The City has received ratings of AA/Aa2 from Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service, respectively, on the general obligation bonds the City will issue in several weeks.. These ratings are the second-highest category available, one category lower than “AAA/Aaa” and are reflective of the City’s strong financial position, particularly in today's economic environment. These are the same ratings the City has held for the past three years. Both agencies site the City’s strong reserve … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s S&P and Moody’s Ratings High
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Pepsi Amphitheater Raises $12k For Shadows Foundation
The Shadows Foundation, who is hosting a celebrity golf tournament August 27 and 28, got a major boost from the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill. Organizers helped raise $12,000 for the Shadows Foundation of Flagstaff, an organization that provides assistance to those financially affected by life-threatening disease. Moments before Sheryl Crow took the stage Thurs., Aug 4, for a memorable performance at Pepsi Amphitheater, $12,000 was raised through an auction of two personally signed … [Read more...] about Pepsi Amphitheater Raises $12k For Shadows Foundation
Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
State Prevails on Proposition 204 Litigation. Governor's Statement. “I applaud the Superior Court today for its ruling regarding the State of Arizona’s Medicaid Reform Plan. This ruling ensures that elected officials maintain their authority to make difficult financial decisions on behalf of the State of Arizona. “I don’t take lightly the Medicaid reforms we’ve implemented. The human impacts are real. But I and members of the Legislature were elected to make difficult … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
Basis School Preparing for School Year
Flagstaff's newest charter, Basis School, plans to begin school August 17th. Kara Kelty, the Head of the Basis Flagstaff campus says she is enthusiastic about the school. "We have 515 enrolled with a few openings in certain grades," she tells FBN. Governor Jan Brewer, the Basis President and Board Chairman Craig Barrett, and Basis Founders Michael and Olga Block attended a ribbon cutting ceremony in Flagstaff yesterday. Basis school is located at 1700 Gemini Dr., on McMillan Mesa in … [Read more...] about Basis School Preparing for School Year
Weather Radios Urged for Schultz Flood Residents
As recent rain events have shown, a little rain can go a long way in Timberline and other Coconino County neighborhoods affected last year by the Schultz Flood. That’s why the County is offering a free NOAA weather alert radio to residents in areas prone to flooding. The NOAA weather alert radio emits an alert signal upon the National Weather System issuing a flash-flood warning, watch or advisory affecting the area. The use of Ready Coconino, the emergency notification system that … [Read more...] about Weather Radios Urged for Schultz Flood Residents
Lawmakers Praising Gabrielle Giffords Return to D.C.
Representative Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise visit to the U.S. House of Representatives today, her first time in the capitol since she was shot earlier this year in Tucson. She came to cast her vote in favor of the debt-ceiling compromise. Representative Giffords, who was able to walk on her own accord, received a standing ovation from her peers. Statement by Governor Jan Brewer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords "Whatever your politics, it was a thrill Monday to see … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Praising Gabrielle Giffords Return to D.C.
Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Redistricting is the redrawing of legislative and congressional district lines following the decennial U.S. Census. The lines are redrawn so that districts are of very nearly equal population as required by the Arizona and United States Constitutions. There are 435 members of congress whose districts are apportioned among the states by population. Arizona currently has eight members of congress. Census data from 2010 tells us that America is growing in the South and West and shrinking in the … [Read more...] about Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Flagstaff Rabies Quarantine in Effect
The Rabies Quarantine, enacted by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, begins Monday and continues through August 12. It will allow for the placement of the oral rabies vaccination (ORV) packets in the greater Flagstaff area. When residents keep their pets indoors it will help to ensure the bait packets are ingested by the intended wildlife, and not domestic cats and dogs. Similar oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution efforts took place in 2009 and 2010. The Coconino County … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Rabies Quarantine in Effect
Cardinals Training Camp Underway in Flagstaff
The Arizona Cardinals football team is back in Flagstaff, preparing for their upcoming season by training at high altitude. The Flagstaff training, where team members use the facilities at Northern Arizona University, is a favorite for many fans, who enjoy the up-close contact with players. Many businesses also enjoy the Flagstaff training camp, which generates millions of dollars for the local economy. (FBN's Jon Gustafson recently prepared this report on the Cardinals training camp … [Read more...] about Cardinals Training Camp Underway in Flagstaff
$1.5 Million Gift Endows Chair for NAU Program
A $1.5 million endowment gift from alumna Marcey Olajos has created the Charles Olajos and Ted Goslow Chair of Environmental Science and Policy for the Southwest at Northern Arizona University. The chair, to support interdisciplinary work linking scientific research and public policy, will be housed initially in NAU's College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences. Tom Sisk, professor of ecology and founder of the university's Lab of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology, is the … [Read more...] about $1.5 Million Gift Endows Chair for NAU Program