As the City of Phoenix continues to grow and evolve, the Phoenix Police Department is stepping into a new era with a headquarters built to support the city’s future. Police Chief Matthew Giordano joined Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and other city leaders to cut the ribbon at 100 W Washington Street and officially open the building to the public, marking an exciting new chapter … [More]
APS Seeks License Renewal to Keep Palo Verde Nuclear Plant Online
Arizona Public Service has officially notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its intent to renew the operating licenses for all three units at Palo Verde Generating Station, which could extend operations from the mid-2040s through the mid-2060s. Located west of Phoenix, Palo Verde is the heart of APS’s diverse energy mix, playing a vital role in supporting Arizona’s … [More]
Goodyear’s City Manager Retires, Interim Named
Wynette Reed announced her retirement in October, capping a public service career that has spanned more than 39 years. During her tenure with The City of Goodyear, she has helped guide the city through transformative growth, strengthened organizational excellence, and remained steadfastly focused on delivering high-quality services to residents. As she prepares to step away … [More]
Prop 479 Transportation Plan Kicks Off with Loop 303–I-17 Interchange
Proposition 479, the future of transportation in the region, was celebrated by state and local officials, the business community, and transportation infrastructure partners. Prop 479 is the continuation of an existing, dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation. The half-cent sales tax was first established by voters in 1985, with the approval of … [More]
100-Year Water Supply Clears Path for Growth in Pinal County
Arizona Water Company announced it has officially received its Designation of Assured Water Supply in a signing ceremony with Governor Katie Hobbs, marking an historic milestone in providing water security for the communities of Coolidge, Casa Grande and the surrounding Pinal County areas. AWC's Designation affirms the utility has met rigorous state standards for providing … [More]
Regulatory Tech Firm Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Phoenix
GovCore Inc., a regulatory technology company serving government licensing boards and regulatory agencies across North America, announced the official establishment of its U.S. headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The company is now based at 101 E Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, located within One Arizona Center in the heart of downtown Phoenix. At the heart of GovCore's … [More]
Phoenix to Advance Public Safety Projects with $9.5M Federal Allocation
The City of Phoenix will advance a wide range of public‑safety and infrastructure improvements after securing more than $9.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for fiscal year 2026. The funding, part of a broader federal appropriations package, supports airport modernization, emergency response enhancements, and wellness resources for first responders. A portion of … [More]
State Invests $3 Million to Grow Construction Workforce Ahead of 2030 Demand Projections
Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity announced that the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative is awarding an additional $3 million to ten Arizona registered apprenticeship programs as it works to fill more than 20,000 construction jobs the state projects will be needed by 2030. These grants, which follow other rounds of funding, connect Arizonans to … [More]
What Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Mean for Healthcare, Banking, and Cannabis
Last month, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order directing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to take “all necessary steps” to reschedule marijuana intended for medical use to Schedule III from Schedule I, making medical marijuana more readily available for research, testing, and personal treatment programs. For healthcare providers and legal marijuana businesses, … [More]
Business Travel Gets a Boost Under IRS’s 2026 Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional standard mileage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs … [More]
Arizona Issues Employer-Focused Heat Safety Guidelines Ahead of Summer
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Workplace Heat Safety Task Force has issued its final recommendations to protect Arizona workers from heat-related risks. These recommendations, published by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, follow the Governor’s Executive Order earlier this year to establish the Task Force. The task force, composed of leaders from the private … [More]
Arizona Expands Medical Debt Relief, Eliminating $642M in Bills Statewide
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that 141,000 more Arizonans have had their medical debt erased through her historic initiative to improve economic stability and health outcomes for working class Arizonans. To date this effort, which is a partnership between the Hobbs administration and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, has eliminated $642 million in medical debt for … [More]
Arizona Puts $27M toward Grid Upgrades to Boost Reliability and Stabilize Costs
Governor Katie Hobbs awarded $15.6 million for four grid resiliency projects that will strengthen and modernize Arizona’s power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other disasters. Awarded through the Governor’s Office of Resiliency’s Arizona Grid Resilience Grant Program, the four grid improvement projects will help reduce the number of outages and outage durations … [More]
Phoenix Adds Two Deputy City Managers, Completing Executive Leadership Team
Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher announced the appointment of Cynthia Aguilar and Frank McCune as Deputy City Managers, filling the final open positions on the City’s executive leadership team. "Cynthia and Frank bring decades of experience, proven leadership, and deep commitment to the City of Phoenix," said City Manager Ed Zuercher. "Their appointments strengthen our … [More]
State Issues First Groundwater Credits, Opening New Path for Housing Growth
Governor Katie Hobbs announced Arizona’s first issuance of Groundwater Savings Credits, granted under the state’s landmark “Ag-to-Urban” Groundwater Conservation Program. The approval of these Groundwater Savings Credits provide enough water for 825 new homes to be built and will save over 437 million gallons per year compared to the land’s historic agricultural use - an 80% … [More]
Arizona Secures Nearly $1B for Statewide Broadband Expansion
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a critical milestone in Arizona’s plan to invest $967 million to expand broadband infrastructure across the state. Arizona received final approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, paving the way for the project’s implementation. Arizona's Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program (BEAD) Program is the … [More]
Arizona Appoints Experienced Health Administrator to Lead State Agency
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Debbie Johnston to lead the Arizona Department of Health Services. For the past 21 years, she has worked for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, focusing on policy development and regulatory affairs. During her tenure at AzHHA, Debbie served on various public health boards and committees at the Arizona Department of … [More]
City of Phoenix Sets Framework for Housing Trust Fund to Target Affordability Gaps
The City of Phoenix solidified the framework for an innovative solution to accelerate the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Phoenix. The City Council approved a new policy that guides how the City’s Housing Trust Fund will be used now and in the future. There is a shortage of nearly 60,000 affordable and available rental units in Phoenix, with the greatest … [More]
