October 2017 - Page 2 of 21 - Pinal Partnership

Water fight tied directly to Arizona’s growth

by Melissa | Oct 29, 2017 | Development, Environment, Government

Water fight tied directly to Arizona’s growth by Tony Davis | Arizona Daily Star Gov. Doug Ducey’s office is pushing a series of controversial proposals to overhaul state water management. One reason is to assure investors that Arizona has enough water for...

Pickleball tournament bringing 1,400 to CG

by Melissa | Oct 28, 2017 | Casa Grande, Economy

Pickleball tournament bringing 1,400 to CG by Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch More than 1,400 players of the nation’s fastest growing sport will descend on Casa Grande this week for a national pickleball competition. The USA Pickleball Association will hold...

Proposition campaign has raised more than $200K

by Melissa | Oct 28, 2017 | Transportation

Proposition campaign has raised more than $200K by Jake Kincaid | Casa Grande Dispatch Those campaigning for a “Yes” vote on Proposition 417 have an overwhelming edge in financial resources than those campaigning for “No.” The group New Roads and Freeways Before it’s...

Town of Queen Creek Extending Crismon Road

by Melissa | Oct 28, 2017 | Queen Creek, Transportation

Town of Queen Creek Extending Crismon Road SanTanValley.com Construction for the Crismon Road extension, from Queen Creek Road north to Germann Road, will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The project consists of one lane in each direction...

MUSD will pay nearly $200K in 1% teacher pay raise from state

by Melissa | Oct 27, 2017 | Education, Government, Maricopa

MUSD will pay nearly $200K in 1% teacher pay raise from state by Michelle Chance | inMaricopa Local teachers will soon see a payout from the state’s recent 1.06 percent pay raise. The Maricopa Unified School District will distribute $196,000 to approximately 330...