Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting today. As the agency’s new chair, Weise identified two key priorities: shepherding a long-range transportation plan through funding approval, and continuing to work regionally to end homelessness. Mayor Weise noted that … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality among Priorities
On the heels of releasing survey findings on water issues important to voters earlier this week, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released additional environmental findings as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Care Deeply About Water and Arizona’s Long-Term Drought
Very few things in politics achieve unanimous support, but in Arizona, the issues of addressing Arizona's water future and tackling drought come very close. Today, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released their survey findings regarding water as part of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want candidates to address as … [More]
Fabulous Phoenix 4th, Other Popular Fireworks Events Canceled for 2022
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department regrets to announce that its three premiere fireworks events have been canceled for 2022. Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, Light Up the Sky at the American Family Fields and After Dark in the Park will all be canceled this year due to supply chain issues affecting … [More]
Phoenix Approves Plans for Second Allocation of Rescue Plan Funding
Phoenix City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Second Tranche Strategic Plan, detailing how the City plans to spend the remaining $198 million in federal funding of its total $398 million allocation. Jurisdictions across the country received their Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in two tranches and on June 8, 2021, City Council agreed to … [More]
Arizona Sets Record Event Wagering Handle in Latest Numbers by Arizona Department of Gaming
Event wagering levels skyrocketed in March, resulting in an approximate 40% increase in handle when compared to the February handle, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “March was an exciting month for Arizona event wagering, with major sporting events like NCAA’s March Madness helping set a single month event wagering handle record,” said Ted … [More]
Nonprofit Receives $2 million from Arizona Department of Education
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, the Arizona Department of Education announced $12.1 million in targeted funding for health and learning. notMYkid will be receiving $2 million to expand its prevention and behavioral health services to 50,000 youth, parents, caregivers and school faculty. These services will focus particularly on serving Title-I schools, LGBTQ youth, and … [More]
Construction Safety Week 2022: Why Businesses Should Prioritize Inclusion in their Approach to Safety
Safety in the construction industry rightfully focuses on the proper handling of materials and machinery through process, documentation and oversight. But businesses looking to take their approach to safety to the next level should prioritize building a culture of inclusion. Building Inclusion into Safety Safety is essential in the construction field, and there are … [More]
