The president of the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. David M. Martin has asked Governor Ducey to convene a special session immediately to handle county transportation funding needs and allow voters the opportunity to invest in Maricopa County. In a text to Governor Ducey and legislative leaders, David M....
Read MoreWith winter storms expected next week in northern Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared if traveling on state highways that could be affected by snow and ice. ADOT crews continue to maintain and operate the agency’s statewide fleet of 200 snowplows in areas where they are needed, especially...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office requested that the Arizona Supreme Court issue a warrant of execution for 51-year-old Aaron Gunches, who was originally sentenced to death in 2008. If granted, this would be the fourth execution warrant issued in Arizona this year. “The rule of law is for all of our society to uphold, “...
Read MoreChipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on Tuesday they will strengthen their Arizona presence and the state’s economy with plans to build a second facility in the state and increase their investment to $40 billion. TSMC is currently building their multibillion dollar plant in north Phoenix near Interstate 17 and Loop 303, which...
Read MoreThe Arizona Coyotes are one step closer having a permanent home in Tempe. Residents are likely to get the opportunity to vote on the Tempe Entertainment District, now that the Tempe City Council has approved key aspects of the plan. The Arizona Coyotes have pledged to collect the needed petition signatures to refer the...
Read MoreDrivers who travel I-17 at night will need to plan ahead to avoid major delays as the highway is closed regularly during the weeknight overnight hours for controlled rock blasting over the next several months. The blasting is necessary work as part of the I-17 Improvement Project from Anthem Way to Sunset Point. As part...
Read MoreArizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced on Monday that his office, along with a coalition of five other states and the Federal Trade Commission, obtained proposed consent judgments from Google, LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc. Pending court approval, these judgments will resolve the coalition’s investigations into the use of fake endorsements for Google Pixel 4 radio ads....
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to promote public safety by ensuring that 911 call centers receive timely and useful notifications of network disruptions that affect 911 service. These notifications will help 911 call centers maintain emergency services and inform the public when to use alternatives to call 911. One of the...
Read MoreIn August 2021, three orphaned baby bears -two siblings and one single- were each found near their deceased mothers and brought to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center under tragic circumstances. Black bears typically stay with their mothers for 1.5 to 2 years to learn all the foraging and survival skills they need to grow big...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey departed on Sunday for his final trade mission as governor to Mexico, Arizona’s largest trade partner. The trip to Mexico City will focus on the $17 billion trade relationship Arizona and Mexico have fostered, a friendship that has grown tremendously the last eight years. The governor’s packed itinerary includes back-to-back meetings...
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