Arizona Department of Revenue Warns Residents of Unemployment Fraud Tax Form

The Arizona Department of Revenue is warning that residents are receiving an unexpected unemployment benefits tax form that’s likely due to a fraud scheme. The department is asking those who received the Form 1099-G for unemployment benefits they didn’t apply for to reach out to the Arizona Department of Economic Security for a corrected... Read More

Phoenix Ranks in List of Top 10 Large Cities for Economic Vitality

Driven by population and employment growth with an increasing high-tech industrial base, Phoenix has climbed into the top 10 best-performing large cities nationwide based on economic vitality. The index, conducted by The Milken Institute, relies on an outcomes-based set of metrics that focuses on job creation, output growth and wage gains — especially in... Read More

ASU Smoking Study Looking for Participants

We know smoking is incredibly bad for your health but research shows it also greatly increases your risk of complications from COVID-19. A new study in Phoenix is trying to help people quit smoking and is looking for participants. Dr. Scott J. Leischow, Professor and the Director of Clinical and Translational Science at Arizona... Read More

Governor Ducey, ADOT Advance $230 Million In New Transportation Investments Statewide

Governor Doug Ducey today announced $230 million in new transportation infrastructure investments that will enhance highway safety and meet the demand of new residents moving to Arizona. “Despite the pandemic, Arizona’s economy is strong and families and businesses continue to relocate here in record numbers,” said Governor Ducey. “Now is the right time to... Read More

Phoenix Mayor Launches Kids Birthday Book Club with Scholastic

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has launched the Mayor’s Birthday Book Club for kids with the help of book company, Scholastic. During the first year of the program, 500 books will be sent to kids ages Pre-K through 3rd grade on their birthday. Each book will come with a special birthday message from the mayor... Read More

What You Need to Know About Arizona Water Parks Reopening Amid Pandemic

The seasons for many of Arizona’s water parks were cut short last year — and in one case, cut completely — because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s initial efforts to stop the spread of the virus. A year later, some of Arizona’s water parks are preparing to open for the 2021 season... Read More

ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory: February 19-22

A stretch of westbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between State Route 51 and Seventh Street in north Phoenix is scheduled to be closed this weekend (Feb. 19-22) for freeway widening work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Sections of Interstate 17 south of downtown Phoenix also will be closed for an ongoing bridge... Read More

Glamping Project Proposal Near Bear Mountain Withdrawn

A California-based luxury lodging company has formally withdrawn its application to build a “glamping” site on an unused parcel of land near Sedona but left the door open to return with a revised plan. The proposal was met with opposition from local residents and tribes, who objected to plans to turn approximately 18 acres... Read More

3 Arizona Cities Named on Top 20 Affordable Retirement Cities List

Three Arizona cities claimed spots on a new ranking of the top 20 most affordable places to retire in the United States. It’s no surprise Phoenix comes in at No. 17 on 55places.com’s list, as the area is known to be a popular spot among retirees. Tucson and Yuma joined Phoenix as Arizona’s other... Read More

Phoenix City Council Approves Rezoning For Paradise Valley Mall Redevelopment

Major changes are coming for the Paradise Valley mall area, after receiving rezoning approval from the city of Phoenix city council. Macerich and RED Development are moving forward with major redevelopment plans for Paradise Valley Mall. According to a statement released on the afternoon of Feb. 17, the redevelopment will transform the 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center... Read More