Keyword: money

Top Republican lawmakers looking to crush 'dark money' …

8/7/2023
PHOENIX — With efforts by one set of foes already rebuffed, the state’s top Republican lawmakers are making their own bid to quash a new state law designed to shine a light on “dark money.”

Organizations and its donors looking to become exempt …

7/25/2023
PHOENIX — Rebuffed in their bid to totally quash a voter-approved ban on “dark money,” two organizations involved in trying to influence Arizona politics are now trying to at least get themselves and their donors exempted from its provisions.

Phoenix area inflation cools, but still higher than …

7/13/2023
 Phoenix-area inflation has cooled since its peak last summer, but the region’s 4.4% increase since last June is still higher than the national average of 3% over the same period, new data shows.

Chandler BASIS alumna gets $1K at national competition

7/4/2023
On June 24, a recent Chandler BASIS graduate competed for a national honor. While Hiyun Lee of Chandler didn’t place among the top four in a national scholarship competition, held in …

Judge refuses to void Arizona's voter-approved 'dark …

6/22/2023
PHOENIX — A judge has rebuffed a bid by two groups involved in Arizona politics to void a new voter-approved law designed to prohibit “dark money” in political races.

Kvaran: Tellers should hand over money, even in Sun …

5/25/2023
I was quite intrigued to read the letter (“Sun City: Second bank robbed,” Daily Independent, May 12, 2023), which was prompted by a story in the same paper, which was also in our weekly newspaper (“2nd Sun City bank robbed,” Sun City Independent, May 17, 2023).

Peoria City Council approves final budget

5/17/2023
The Peoria City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 final budget, May 16.

Conservative group asks judge to quash campaign …

3/18/2023
PHOENIX — A conservative advocacy group founded by the Koch brothers is asking a federal judge to quash a new voter-approved campaign finance laws aimed at exposing “dark money” contributions for political purposes.

Grand Canyon Council presents the First Annual Class …

3/8/2023
The Grand Canyon Council (GCC), an independent non-profit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Arizona, is excited to honor four outstanding Scouts who have made a distinct …

‘Dark money’ debate continues in Maricopa County …

2/15/2023
PHOENIX — The group that convinced voters last year to outlaw “dark money” is asking a judge to block a bid by two special interest groups to keep the law from taking effect.

After voter OK, political ‘dark money’ law hailed …

12/28/2022
WASHINGTON — It could be months before the impact of Proposition 211 is seen in Arizona, but experts are already hailing the new law aimed at exposing “dark money” in politics as a …

Magazine names Tempe No. 2 best place to live

10/6/2022
Money Magazine has named Tempe one of the best places to live in the U.S. 

Goddard seeks to oust ‘dark money’ from elections

10/3/2022
Former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard wants voters to see the sunshine. Goddard is leading the effort behind Proposition 211, the so-called “dark money” initiative that, if …

Peoria school board to consider bond for Nov. 8 …

5/26/2022
A bond is getting closer to the Nov. 8 ballot for Peoria Unified School District.

Beck brings in the bucks for Peoria’s mayoral …

4/19/2022
In the battle of the big bucks, Peoria mayoral candidate Jason Beck is way out in front of Bridget Binsbacher, stuffing his campaign coffers with money from individual donors and his own pockets.

Pickleball gives to SCW nonprofits

3/14/2022
Three thousand balls have dropped in Sun City West, all in the name of raising money for local nonprofits.

Report: Schools haven’t reached teacher pay goal

3/2/2022
PHOENIX — Arizona schools have not lived up to the 2018 school year promise to increase teacher pay by 20% by this past year.

Arizona governor offers cash to parents if schools …

1/4/2022
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is doubling down in his fight with public schools over their virus policies, offering cash to parents to send their kids to private or parochial schools if a school …

Independent examines Peoria Unified pandemic relief …

12/23/2021
Valley school districts have received millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief funds, with potentially tens of millions more coming that will be need to be spent in the next two years.

Arizona Supreme Court will hear ‘dark money’ …

12/8/2021
PHOENIX — The state Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a majority of the Arizona Corporation Commission can block one of its members from seeking access to corporate records to see if …

Meetings Nov. 15-17 on spending ESSER III funds at …

11/13/2021
Apache Junction Unified School District is hosting public community meetings so stakeholders can provide input on how the district should be spending its Elementary and Secondary School Emergency …

Peoria looks at bonds to fund parks, public safety

11/11/2021
Peoria staff has begun working to get a bond package on the 2022 general election ballot.

Braun: Tax filing time a good time to look ahead

3/27/2021
With tax time upon us, one message we keep hearing is that you should file as early as possible.

RCSCW GM plans public budget sessions

3/26/2021
Recreation Centers of Sun City West General Manager Bill Schwind invites the community to attend budget forums to learn about the proposed fiscal plan for 2021-22.