News from December 2018



State institution: These 4-year Indiana schools attract the most in-state students

Chamberlain University-Indiana, Crossroads Bible College and DeVry University-Indiana enrolled the most in-state students of all four-year Indiana schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

State institution: These 4-year Arizona schools attract the most in-state students

National Paralegal College enrolled the most in-state students of all four-year Arizona schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

Arizona has 24th highest home vacancy rate in nation

Arizona posted the 24th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the analysis, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Indiana has fifth highest home vacancy rate in nation

Indiana posted the fifth highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

TOWN OF MARANA: Receives $15 million from WIFA to build treatment plants

On December 12th, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (AZWIFA) approved the offer of a $15 million loan to the Town of Marana to address the issue of unregulated compounds.

COCONINO COUNTY: Two foxes test positive for rabies

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed that two captured foxes have tested positive for rabies.

COCHISE COUNTY COURTS: Swearing In and Investiture Ceremonies

The Arizona Superior Court in Cochise County will be welcoming new Judicial Officers to the Justice Courts and Superior Court at the Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 and Investiture Ceremony on Monday, January 7.

PIMA COUNTY: TUSD sue state for unpaid state aid

Pima County and Tucson Unified School District Dec. 24 filed a special action in Maricopa County Superior Court against the state of Arizona in an attempt to compel the state to provide TUSD more than $8 million in state aid it has withheld based on the Arizona Department of Revenue’s reading of a new state law.


Indiana Kmart store to close in March

A Kmart store in Indiana will close its doors in March as part of the parent company’s restructuring plans, Sears Holdings Corp. said this week.

Arizona Kmart store to close in March

A Kmart store in Arizona will close its doors in March as part of the parent company’s restructuring plans, Sears Holdings Corp. said this week.

Arizona State University-Tempe has most student athletes in state

Arizona State University-Tempe ranked No. 1 for student athletic participation in the state, according to an Arizona Business Daily analysis of college sports participation.

Indiana Institute of Technology has most student athletes in state

Indiana Institute of Technology ranked No. 1 for student athletic participation in the state, according to an Indiana Business Daily analysis of college sports participation.

Arizona building permits: September 2018

Arizona issued 3,230 building permits for privately owned housing during September, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indiana building permits: September 2018

Indiana issued 1,361 building permits for privately owned housing during September, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indiana’s population rose 0.5% from mid-2017 to mid-2018

Indiana’s population increased by 31,796, or 0.5 percent between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Arizona’s population rose 1.7% from mid-2017 to mid-2018

Arizona’s population increased by 122,770, or 1.7 percent between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: Short-term health plans in Indianapolis 58% less than market plans

The monthly cost of short-term health insurance plans in Indianapolis is $171.87, 58 percent below the cost of individual market plans, according to a recent analysis by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).

Analysis: Short-term health plans in Phoenix 64% less than market plans

The monthly cost of short-term health insurance plans in Phoenix is $176.34, 64 percent below the cost of individual market plans, according to a recent analysis by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).