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Surprise art teacher is longtime city resident

2/15/2024
Each week The Surprise Independent features a different educator in our city.

Republicans seek to exempt Arizona Legislature from …

2/14/2024
PHOENIX — A year after exempting themselves from public records laws, state lawmakers took the first steps Wednesday to formally repeal requirements they obey the same open meeting laws that …

Arizona bill would allow real estate agents to discuss …

2/14/2024
PHOENIX — The way Justine Wadsack sees it, some people looking for new homes may want to be in a legislative district where they are represented by someone who shares their political views. …

SUSD board looks at change in policy for police …

2/14/2024
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is considering a change to a policy designed to encourage police officers to contact children at home, rather than at school. The board …

Arizona lawmakers spar on bill over parental consent …

2/14/2024
PHOENIX — A House panel approved legislation Wednesday some lawmakers say could shield parents from liability when a child takes a gun from the house and kills someone else. Rep. Quang …

Chandler Council member: ‘Investigation’ is only a …

2/14/2024
The idea of the FBI investigating a Chandler City Council member is only a rumor, according to that council member. In a media report published earlier this month, an email communication from …

Abortion decision looms in Arizona as both sides brace …

2/14/2024
WASHINGTON – It’s been more than two months since the Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments over the state’s abortion law, and its ruling in that case could all but ban abortions in …

7 performers booked for new Surprise music festival

2/14/2024
At least seven up-and-coming performers in the relative beginning of their careers will be the featured performers at this year’s new Out of the Park Music Fest in Surprise.

Phoenix, Peoria officials address camping near …

2/14/2024
In the far northwest Valley, where Lake Pleasant Parkway intersects the Carefree Highway, dozens of tents, campers and trailers have taken up camping on Arizona State Trust Land.

Mesa mayor touts progress at final State of the City

2/14/2024
Mesa Mayor John Giles made a spectacle out of his last State of the City address of his term as mayor at the Mesa Convention Center on Tuesday morning. His presentation started with a …

Copper thefts hit light rail construction along …

2/14/2024
There are growing issues with theft of copper wiring, water meters and backflow preventers along a new 5.5 mile extension of Valley Metro's light rail in south Phoenix. At a meeting of Valley …

Riding the Pony Express from Florence to Queen Creek

2/14/2024
A special event that’s part of the Roots N’ Boots Rodeo will connect Florence and Queen Creek. On Saturday, March 16, the inaugural Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Pony Express Ride will …