Governor Jan Brewer today launched the “Arizona Ready Education Report Card,” an online data tool designed to monitor the State’s progress in reaching its educational goals. View the Education Report Card at www.ArizonaReady.com. “This online Education Report Card puts right at parents’ finger tips some of the most critical information about the quality of our schools and the achievement of our students,” said Governor Brewer. “With this novel, user-friendly tool, parents and … [Read more...] about Governor Launching Schools Report Card Site
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Flagstaff Home Sales Report
Monthly Flagstaff Home Sales Report What March Flagstaff home sales tell us about the coming summer. Flagstaff’s March real estate market was exciting to live through – the statistics aren’t quite as exciting, but they are certainly interesting. Total closed Flagstaff residential transactions increased from 55 in February to 91 in March – a whopping 65%. Pending contracts also rose, while listings were static. No wonder Flagstaff home shopping felt like a whirlwind for buyers and agents … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Home Sales Report
Flagstaff Making List for Top Retirement Cities
Flagstaff may not be known as a hot spot for retirees, but a recent article in the U.S. News & World Report lists this mountain town as one of the 10 best places to retire in 2012. Former Sedona resident Diane Kalas, who is 70 years old, says moving to Flagstaff to retire about eight years ago was one of the best things she has ever done. “My daughter is in Flagstaff. I love all of the wonderful activities in town. I always go to the First Friday Art Walk. In the summer, I enjoy the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Making List for Top Retirement Cities
Report Released on Sustainable Community Indicators
The much anticipated Sustainable Community Indicators Report has been published by SEDI (Sustainable Economic Development Initiative). The report provides over 100 metrics that demonstrate the integration of sustainability concepts and practices into community culture. Metrics within the report are representative of the three core areas of sustainability: social well-being, economic prosperity, and environmental health. The indicators use data from local public, private, and non-profit … [Read more...] about Report Released on Sustainable Community Indicators
Gosar Advocating for Rio de Flag Project
Businesses and residents of Flagstaff's Southside have been waiting for years for completion of the Rio de Flag project. Once completed, most of the area will be out of the flood plain, which will facilitate property improvements and redevelopment. The following statement was just released by the congressman's staff. U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) expressing his strong support for the Rio de Flag flood control project in … [Read more...] about Gosar Advocating for Rio de Flag Project
