AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMinimum Wage: Arizona workers at the bottom of the pay scale are set for a January bump as August inflation data points to higher wages next year. Banking Tech: PhoenixWorx is relaunching the Phoenix bank core it bought from Finastra, as regulators eye extra oversight of core banking vendor deals. Consumer Protection: Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit accusing L’Oréal USA of downplaying cancer risks tied to chemical hair relaxers. Public Health/Medicaid: AHCCCS is asking for public comment on proposed changes to its Home and Community Based Services Needs Tool and Extraordinary Care Review for ALTCS members. Roads/Commuting: ADOT has reopened lanes on SR 51 near Camelback after a 7-week repair project. Sports (UA): Giovannit Richardson is out “a little bit” with a lower-body injury after the Wildcats’ loss to BYU. Local Crime/Drugs: Federal agents arrested managers tied to pill-press equipment sales in a Tucson-area operation. Business & Community: PhoenixWorx rebrand, plus a new Goodwill superstore planned in Gilbert. Religion/Community: Bishop John Dolan led a Mass of Remembrance in Phoenix for people who died by suicide. Sports (High School): MaxPreps and high school football rankings show major movement after big upsets.
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