2012 marked one of the most media heavy campaigns on record. From TV to radio and email to Facebook and Twitter,the info flowed in. We all were greeted with full mailboxs at home each evening. Now that the votes are in, here is your post election update.Continue reading
Category Archives: Government Affairs Blog
Rick Myers To Receive the 2012 AZBio Public Service Award
A widely respected and tireless civic leader, Rick Myers is a visionary and a strong advocate for promoting the biosciences in Arizona. Rick serves as the Governor-appointed Chair for the Arizona Board of Regents and advocates for growing the research enterprise and promoting biosciences.Continue reading
Opportunity Alert: NCI Annual Call for Proposals
> $10 Million in Contract Funding Opportunities Available for Innovative Small Businesses in Cancer Research and Technology DevelopmentContinue reading
Legislators Share Info on Arizona Year End Estimates
June Monthly Fiscal Highlights for the State of Arizona
Republished with permission from Senator John McComish, Representative Bob Robson and Representative Jeff Dial (Legislative District 20)Continue reading
FDA Publishes Prescription Drug User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2013
A Notice by the Food and Drug Administration on 08/01/2012 via The Federal RegisterContinue reading
Get the G2 on changes on the SBIR/STTR Program from the source
SBIR and STTR Policy Directives Are Finalized but Await Public Comment for ImprovementsContinue reading
Got Grants? Important Update: CCR is out SAM is In
The Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as well as the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) web sites and facilities have given way to the federal government’s new omnibus system, the System for Award Management (SAM).Continue reading
BioCentury This Week: A Difficult Balance at the FDA
Each Sunday, BioCentury This Week focuses on key issues in the bioindustry. On Sunday July 22, 2012, the focus of the program zeroed in on the recent news from Washington on the FDA Investigation regarding “whistle blowers” and the protection of industry confidential information.Continue reading
Washington Run Down – July 2012
As a member of the CSBA (Council of State Bioscience Associations), AZBio receives a monthy run down of the latest news from our nation’s capitol.
Here is the latest Washington Update from BIO and the C2Group. Continue reading