Manufacturing Jobs Outnumber Construction Jobs In Arizona Now

A manufacturing boom in Arizona is helping to lower unemployment in the U.S. Gov. Doug Ducey told business leaders this week that manufacturing jobs in the state now outnumber construction jobs. Ducey, joined by Tom Gilman, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, spoke Tuesday at the central Phoenix headquarters of golf... Read More

$500,000 In Additional Funding Approved For Adult Education Programs

On Thursday, The Arizona State Board of Education announced that it has approved $500,000 in additional funding for adult education programs. “These dollars are going to make a critical difference to reduce the waitlist for people seeking adult education across the state,” Ben Petersen, spokesman for the governor’s office, told KTAR News 92.3 FM. Petersen... Read More

Dutch Bros Rezoning Issue on Hold… For Now

The controversial proposal to rezone property to allow a Dutch Bros Coffee at 3rd Avenue and Camelback Road is on hold, at least for now. The request to rezone the site was continued at the city of Phoenix’s Planning Commission meeting on Oct. 3 to allow more time for discussions with neighbors. The Planning... Read More

New Legislation Passed Permanently Bans New Mining Around The Grand Canyon

The U.S. House has passed a bill that would permanently ban new mining claims around the Grand Canyon. The vote on Wednesday came as the mining industry pushes President Donald Trump to boost demand for domestic supplies of uranium, tax breaks and other financial incentives. Environmentalists say mining in the Grand Canyon region would... Read More

APS Requesting Another Customer Rate Increase

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is requesting another rate increase in customer bills. It will seek a $184 million increase in revenue, raising the residential customer bill by an average of 5.4 percent. In an executive summary released by the company, APS says most increases will range from 3 to 6 percent overall. The... Read More

New State Law Allows Customers To Drink While Shopping At Local Mall

A new state law will allow customers to drink while shopping at a north Phoenix mall. Desert Ridge Marketplace will have a mobile bar stationed outside of Copper Blues Live every weekend, according to a press release. The new drink-and-shop option is available thanks to a law signed back in April that allows qualified... Read More

Award-Winning International Chef Opens Breakfast Concept in U.S.

OEB Breakfast Co. is excited to announce its first U.S. location, opening in Scottsdale, Ariz. this November. The breakfast concept is the creation of celebrated Italian-Canadian Chef Mauro Martina. The dishes at OEB are a creative and upscale spin on tried and true classics, bringing forth the artistry and passion that Chef Martina brings... Read More

Arizona Postal Service Offices Will Host Passport Fair This Saturday

If obtaining a passport or passport card has been on your to do list that you just haven’t gotten around to, Saturday is a special opportunity for Arizona residents to apply for a passport. More than 40 U.S. Postal Offices across all of Arizona will be participating in a passport fair from 10 a.m.... Read More