MAG Promotes Interim Director to Permanent Position as Environmental Director

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The Maricopa Association of Governments has announced that Matthew Poppen will serve as the agency’s permanent environmental director, moving from the interim director role he has held since January. “This decision reflects Matt’s leadership abilities and his dedication to the environment and public health,” said MAG Executive Director Ed Zuercher. “Matt brings extensive … [More]

Arizona Department of Health Services Announces First-Ever Statewide Chief Heat Officer

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The Arizona Department of Health Services is pleased to announce Eugene Livar, MD as the nation’s first-ever statewide Chief Heat Officer. This position is an initiative created under Governor Hobb’s Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan. Addressing extreme heat in Arizona is one of Governor Hobbs’ important initiatives and will involve a multitude of state agencies along with the … [More]

Phoenix City Council Passes Large Water User Ordinance

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council unanimously approved a water conservation ordinance geared towards large water users, another major component of the “Sustainable Desert Development Policy” that Gallego has led since early 2022. The new policies follow years of strategic planning to … [More]

Phoenix E-Scooter Program to Expand to 24/7 Schedule on March 1

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The Phoenix Street Transportation Department will expand operation of its Shared Micromobility Program to 24 hours a day, seven days a week effective at midnight on Friday, March 1. The program currently operates daily from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The 24/7 schedule of operation will be done as a six-month pilot program, during which usage data and other metrics will be … [More]

Interstate 10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Moving Forward

Improvements span 26 miles from Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) to State Route 387

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Plans to expand 26 miles of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande are moving forward following environmental approval late last week. The widening project will increase capacity and reduce congestion on a busy section of I-10 near Wild Horse Pass within the Gila River Indian Community. A key segment slated for improvement is the I-10 Gila River Indian Community … [More]

$500,000 Grant Will Support Development, Preservation of Affordable Rents and Mortgages

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Regional Community Partners, the nonprofit arm of the Maricopa Association of Governments, received $500,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support local governments in the development and preservation of housing people can afford. During the last 10 years, the Phoenix metropolitan region has lost 86 percent of rental units that are less than $1,000 a … [More]

Phoenix Announces Non-Residential Financial Incentives to Remove Non-Functional Grass

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Phoenix Water Services Department is launching new financial incentives to help non-residential customers conserve water and save money by removing non-functional grass and converting to desert landscaping. Non-residential customers can begin the application process by visiting the … [More]

SBA Announces Empower to Grow, a Training Program to Enhance Small Disadvantaged Business Contract Readiness

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a slate of major improvements to the implementation of the agency’s popular 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program. These changes – launched under a new name, Empower to Grow (E2G) – include significant upgrades to the program’s core services and are designed to deliver on the SBA’s commitment under the … [More]

$95 Million Federal Grant for I-10 Expansion South of Phoenix Announced

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Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona will receive a $95 million INFRA grant from the US Department of Transportation for major improvements to widen Interstate 10. The grant was awarded to improve the safety and conditions on the 26-mile stretch of the I-10 located entirely within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community. The I-10 corridor is a main corridor for … [More]

Annual Homelessness Count Takes Place Tomorrow, Jan. 23

2024 Point in Time homelessness count provides data snapshot; volunteers still needed

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Hundreds of volunteers will scan alleys, parks, riverbeds, streets, doorways, and other areas January 23, 2024, in an annual effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in the region at a specific point in time. The count, which is coordinated by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), provides a one-night snapshot of the number of men, … [More]

SBA Marks One-Year Anniversary of Veteran Small Business Certification Program 

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marks the one-year anniversary of the agency accepting applications through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program, the SBA’s primary certification vehicle to expand federal contracting opportunities for all Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This … [More]

Coalition of Business Industry Leaders Urge State Legislators to Continue Arizona Commerce Authority

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The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, joined by a coalition of more than 100 business leaders and growing throughout the state, today sent a letter to Arizona legislators expressing strong support for the continuation of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). The agency, established by former Gov. Jan Brewer in 2010 in an effort to revamp the state’s economic … [More]

Governor Announces $89M for New Affordable Housing and Homeless Response

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Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) have awarded $40 million in grants statewide from the newly-created Homeless Shelter and Services (HSS) Fund to provide shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness. From day one, Governor Hobbs has demonstrated a commitment to investing in Arizona communities and supporting those in need. These … [More]

Mesa Unveils Arizona’s First All-Electric North American Style Fire Truck

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Mesa’s all-electric fire truck is officially in service. The pumper truck, stationed at Fire Station 221 in southeast Mesa, will reduce toxin exposure for firefighters as part of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s commitment to implementing cutting-edge health and safety practices. The truck, manufactured by E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., is the first fully … [More]

Their Take: NFIB State Director Discusses New Reporting Requirements for Small Business Owners

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In a conversation with ABC 15’s Ben Brown, NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich discussed new beneficial ownership reporting requirements for small business owners, which took effect January 1, 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), more than 32 million businesses will be required to report information about their business and business owners to a new federal database … [More]

Governor Announces Plan for Arizona’s Controversial School Voucher Program

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Governor Katie Hobbs announced her plan to increase accountability and transparency in the ESA voucher program that is projected to cost the state nearly $1 billion in the current fiscal year. The plan, which will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session and executive budget, will increase student safety, promote financial accountability, and hold private schools … [More]

Arizona Corporation Commission Announces a New Federal Reporting Requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is committed to supporting and facilitating business operations in Arizona. In line with this commitment and our ongoing efforts to keep business owners well-informed, the ACC wishes to inform you about a significant new reporting requirement effective from January 1, 2024. The United States Congress has passed the Corporate … [More]

Samsung to Bring Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet in Arizona

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IDEMIA, the global leader in secure identity solutions and the U.S. digital credential market, today announced the launch of mobile driver's licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet in Arizona, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) and Samsung. Starting today, Arizona residents can add their driver's license or state ID … [More]

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