by Melissa | Oct 10, 2020 | Apache Junction, Government
City plans to purchase Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds Independent Newsmedia The Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, home to annual events such as Lost Dutchman Days, is on property leased by the city from the Bureau of Land Management in the U.S. Department of the Interior....
by Melissa | Oct 9, 2020 | Economy, Florence, Government
State gradually shutting down Florence prison by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune The state is following through on Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to close Arizona State Prison-Florence Complex, with almost half of inmates there transferred out, the Town...
by Melissa | Oct 8, 2020 | Development, Economy, Government, Marana
Marana Manager’s message: Marana continues to boom despite pandemic by Audra Winters | Special to Tucson Local Media At our first virtual Economic Development Luncheon, experts from around the region shared some bright news about the Marana economy. Ben Craney,...
by Melissa | Oct 8, 2020 | Economy, Government, Maricopa, Transportation
City of Maricopa Introduces the New Maricopa Express Transit [NEWS RELEASE] The City of Maricopa unveiled the new Maricopa Express Transit (MET) with a new logo and updated transit plan in a live video this morning. Service will be expanding from 12 stops within the...
by Melissa | Oct 7, 2020 | Coolidge, Government
Council approves agreement with county for inmate fees by Maria Vasquez | The Eloy Enterprise Pinal County has proposed an agreement that has left many cities dissatisfied with the increased incarceration rates. On Sept. 28 the Eloy City Council agreed to an...
by Melissa | Oct 7, 2020 | Economy, Florence, Government
Florence businesses received thousands from Paycheck Protection Program loans Town starts grant program for proprietors struggling with the effects of pandemic by Richard Dyer | Florence Independent A total of 74 Florence businesses received federal Paycheck...