Arizona Ranks #5 For Economic Momentum

Phoenix, Arizona - A new economic report ranks Arizona fifth best in the nation for economic momentum. The Index of State Economic Momentum, a quarterly report published by the Washington, D.C.-based State Policy Reports, ranks states based on their most recent performance in three key measures of economic vitality: personal income growth, employment growth and population growth.

Tucson Man Convicted in $2.8 Million Drug and Money Laundering Scheme

Tucson, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a Pima County jury found Carlos David Nogales Sr. guilty of operating a national drug and money laundering scheme involving more than $2.8 million. Nogales was found guilty of 35 felony counts including Fraud, Forgery, Money Laundering, Controlling a Criminal Enterprise, and Possession of Marijuana for Sale.

Telemarketing Businesses Banned From Making Telemarketing Calls in Arizona for 6 Years

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced two businesses that sold work-from-home opportunities are banned from telemarketing and operating in Arizona for six years. First Progress, Nortec Strategies, and their owner, Eli Rabadi, will also pay $22,300 in restitution to consumers who purchased websites from them.

Tucson Doctor David Alan Ruben Indicted for Unlawfully Prescribing Opioids

Tucson, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a grand jury indicted Dr. David Alan Ruben, a medical doctor and board certified psychiatrist, on 26 felony charges, including Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices and Administration of Narcotic Drugs. The Tucson District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Special Agents from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office investigated this case.

Experienced publisher to further grow revenues, advertising opportunities across TMG’s 17 publications

Mesa, Arizona - Times Media Group (TMG), the locally based publisher of 17 Valley publications, including the East Valley Tribune and the West Valley View, today announced that Michael Hiatt, former Group Publisher of Modern Luxury - Scottsdale Magazine and Group Publisher of Phoenix Magazine and Phoenix Home & Garden, both published by Cities West Publishing, will join the company as its Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer.