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Valley home prices going up, up and away

by Melissa | Oct 14, 2020 | Economy, Real Estate

Valley home prices going up, up and away by Paul Maryniak | Ahwatukee Foothills News The steadily high demand for homes is sending desperate buyers in search of new houses instead of resales – but they shouldn’t expect developers will take any offer that comes along....

U.S. Senate candidate Kelly talks issues in Casa Grande

by Melissa | Oct 13, 2020 | Casa Grande, Government

U.S. Senate candidate Kelly talks issues in Casa Grande by Suzanne Adams-Ockrassa | PinalCentral Economic relief during the pandemic, water supply concerns, bridging the digital divide in schools and other issues were the topics of choice during a roundtable...

Casa Grande to Chandler stretch of Interstate 10 ranks as worst commute in state

by Melissa | Oct 13, 2020 | Casa Grande, Transportation

Casa Grande to Chandler stretch of Interstate 10 ranks as worst commute in state by Melissa St. Aude | Casa Grande Dispatch During his nearly hour-long daily commutes to and from work, Casa Grande resident John Mickelson usually listens to a popular talk radio...

Queen Creek readies itself for its first police department by January 2022

by Melissa | Oct 13, 2020 | Development, Government, Queen Creek

Queen Creek readies itself for its first police department by January 2022 by Laura Sheridan | Queen Creek Independent A new deputy is coming to town, as Queen Creek ramps up its efforts to have its own police department in place by January 2022. In March, the Town...

Solar project development speeding up in Arizona, with thousands of acres in play

by Melissa | Oct 12, 2020 | Development, Environment

Solar project development speeding up in Arizona, with thousands of acres in play by Corina Vanek | Phoenix Business Journal Governments and businesses shifting to renewable energy has led to a series of massive land deals in Arizona for solar projects, with more in...

Shedd and O’Halleran duke it out in CD1 debate

by Melissa | Oct 10, 2020 | Government

Shedd and O'Halleran duke it out in CD1 debate bu Suzanne Adams-Ockrassa | PinalCentral Incumbent Rep. Tom O’Halleran had a rough start to the 1st Congressional District debate Thursday evening. O’Halleran found himself slightly tongue-tied at the start of his opening...

City plans to purchase Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds

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....

KB Home Develops New 251-Lot Community in Marana

by Melissa | Oct 9, 2020 | Development, Marana, Real Estate

KB Home Develops New 251-Lot Community in Marana [NEWS RELEASE] KB Home of Tucson bought DeAnza Subdivision, a 251-lot platted subdivision for $11.3 million ($45,000 per platted lot). The property is located north of the northwest corner of Cortaro and Hartman Roads...

State gradually shutting down Florence prison

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...

Local First Arizona grant reopening for applications

by Melissa | Oct 9, 2020 | Economy, Organizations

Local First Arizona grant reopening for applications Local First Arizona Foundation to issue remaining $1.5 million to qualifying businesses [NEWS RELEASE] In August, the Governor’s Office partnered with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small...