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Peoria experiences ‘unprecedented’ capital …

7/11/2022
Sky rocketing construction costs and labor shortages along with a variety of supply chain issues have amounted to an unprecedented combination of challenges for the city of Peoria.

Some repair shops struggle with staffing

6/20/2022
Anyone who has taken their car in for any kind of routine service lately might have noticed those West Valley repair or lube shops didn’t seem to have many people on hand. In some cases, …

Important water project endures supply chain, …

6/16/2022
One of Peoria’s most expensive and most important projects continues to endure supply chain issues.

Court orders Peoria employer pay $185K to employees

5/4/2022
Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that found a Peoria landscaping company and its owner used illegal pay practices, lied to investigators and intimidated workers, a consent judgment has been entered in federal court to recover back wages and damages for employees and hold the employer accountable, according to a news release.

Housing costs, stagnant wages increasing homelessness …

4/1/2022
It’s undeniable that the volatile real estate market is greatly impacting buyers and sellers. But it’s more than a typical real estate tale where home values are inflated and housing inventory is rarer than Valley rain.

Peoria water facility moves into Phase 2 of expansion

2/17/2022
The second expansion phase of the Beardsley Water Reclamation Facility is underway with a recent approval by the Peoria City Council of just under $10 million for MGC Contractors to complete the project.

Global supply chain disruptions affect north Peoria …

1/31/2022
North Peoria residents are on the path to receive fire service improvements, but the upgrades have come with delays and extra cost because of global supply chain disruptions and other issues.

Phoenix-area restaurants close, pivot amid COVID surge

1/17/2022
Michael Rusconi was looking forward to a new beginning for his restaurant in 2022 after nearly two years of pandemic- related hardships. But less than a month in, the new year hasn’t been forgiving to Rusconi’s American Kitchen.

Phoenix pharmacies facing worker, drug shortages

1/7/2022
Your local pharmacy might be seeing longer lines, longer wait times and drug shortages as pharmacy workers contend with a nationwide shortage.

Business group expects lawsuit over vaccine mandate

11/6/2021
Some Valley businesses are expected to be impacted by a federal vaccine mandate that requires workers to get vaccinated or get weekly tests by Jan. 4. In September, President Joe Biden outlined a …

Peoria Unified retention, recruiting stipend narrowly …

9/13/2021
The Peoria Unified School District governing board narrowly approved a $1,500 retention and recruiting stipend to all returning staff from fiscal year 2021 and new staff hired on or after July 1.

Apache Junction sets holiday schedule for Labor Day

8/27/2021
The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Monday, Sept. 6, in observation of Labor Day. Emergency services through the police department will not be impacted by the …