Coconino News

Legislation to help Coconino County with $507 million in maintenance for Grand Canyon, other federal lands

By Marian Johns | Aug 25, 2020

Coconino County leaders express their thanks to local and federal leaders over the recent passage of the Great American Outdoors Act legislation, which they claim will help with more than $507 million in maintenance needs for the state's federal lands.

Proposed legislation will give $89 million in funding to help Navajo Electrification project

By Marian Johns | Aug 11, 2020

Legislation that will give $89 million in funding support for the Navajo Electrification Demonstration Program (NEDP) and help bring Navajo families electric power, has been introduced to the U.S. Senate by Sens. Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).

Flagstaff turns to investors to help fund Public Safety Retirement System

By Marian Johns | Aug 5, 2020

The City of Flagstaff recently took action to take charge of its $112 million debt and fully fund its Public Safety Retirement System (PSPRS) by selling its Certificates of Participation (COP) to investors.

City of Sedona mandates face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge

By Marian Johns | Jul 2, 2020

As Arizona becomes one of the states currently seeing a new surge of COVID-19 cases, the City of Sedona now requires face coverings and those refusing could be looking at a misdemeanor citation, after a proclamation of emergency was signed by the city's mayor last week.