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Economic impact of Super Bowl was $1.3B, study shows

10/4/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is defending the decision to spend more than $2 million in tax dollars to entertain business executives during the Super Bowl. And Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, said she believes the expenditure will survive a review of its legality by Attorney General Kris Mayes. Their comments Wednesday came as a study of the impact of the February event commissioned by the host committee says it created $1.3 billion in total economic impact for the state.

Glendale hosts second public bond meeting

9/25/2023
The city of Glendale hosted its second open house information meeting at Heroes Regional Park Library Community Room last week, with a presentations and staff members from the fire, police, finance and transportation department to share information on the two bond questions for the upcoming election.

ASU assists Hispanic students in achieving higher …

9/6/2023
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Access ASU is promoting its Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program, an early outreach program that seeks to pave the way for junior high and high school students who identify as first-generation college students and aspire to attend ASU.

Permitting in progress for Tempe’s Kyrene Generating …

8/30/2023
Salt River Project is in the process of renewing its Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the Kyrene Generating Station in Tempe and is currently accepting comments for the renewal through Sept. 29.

City council sends Tempe’s General Plan 2050 to …

8/30/2023
Tempe voters will have the chance this coming March to approve or deny the city’s next general plan, which establishes updated guiding principles for how new developments are constructed among other land use decisions over the next 30 years.

SRP provides update on repurposing of Coronado …

8/29/2023
Tempe-based Salt River Project to present the latest information regarding the Coronado Generating Station as part of its efforts to review opportunities to utilize the existing infrastructure associated with the station.

Poe: Conquer golfing in extreme heat

8/29/2023
Some golfers may view this weather as some of the worst conditions to golf in, and totally avoid hitting the green in the Arizona heat.

General Motors to close Chandler IT facility in …

8/24/2023
General Motors announced Wednesday it’s closing its Chandler IT Innovation Center at the end of October and will cut 940 salaried jobs, according to a Michigan media outlet. GM notified …

Arizona taxpayers footing bill for Hamadeh effort to …

8/17/2023
PHOENIX — Arizona taxpayers are footing the $5,000 bill for a legal bid by the state’s two top Republican lawmakers to help fellow Republican Abe Hamadeh in his effort to overturn his loss to Kris Mayes in last year’s race for attorney general.

Surprise general plan still up for review

8/16/2023
Residents are encouraged to review the Surprise General Plan 2040 Draft by Aug. 30 to ensure the document reflects the community’s sentiments before going to the next step in the state law-mandated update.

Community divided on Tempe’s General Plan 2050

8/15/2023
Tempe Tomorrow, the city’s General Plan 2050, went before Tempe City Council for its first public hearing Aug. 10, with over 30 residents for and against the proposed document speaking about the rise in density, affordable housing and other factors concerning the city’s continued urbanization.

Hamadeh asks AZ Supreme Court to grant new trial in …

8/4/2023
PHOENIX — Claiming legal errors and improper government interference, Abe Hamadeh is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to order that he be given a new trial in his bid to overturn the race for attorney general.