The City of Chandler has joined a small list of cities across the nation to adopt a zoning code amendment to define the location and operation of data centers. The approved amendment includes the following provisions: Establishes a new section of the zoning code (Chapter 35, Section 2214) specifically to address data centers Clarifies data centers as a primary use … [More]
Governor Katie Hobbs Launches First 100 Days Initiative
Governor Katie Hobbs announced her First 100 Days Initiative, which includes the first 100 actions she will take as governor to help build an Arizona for everyone. The Governor’s bold agenda for her first 100 days in office will focus on her top policy priorities, such as strengthening the economy and making Arizona more affordable, improving public education, and securing the … [More]
Katie Hobbs Sworn In as Arizona’s 24th Governor
This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, and State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh were sworn into office in a ceremony on the Ninth Floor of the Capitol Executive Tower. Arizona’s Constitution requires these statewide elected officials to begin … [More]
SECURE Act 2.0 Gives Arizonans New and Enhanced Tools for Retirement
The much-anticipated SECURE Act 2.0 became law Friday, giving Arizonans and all Americans new and enhanced retirement savings tools. SECURE 2.0 was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and is follow-up legislation to the original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) designed to increase employee access to tax-advantaged … [More]
Arizona Department of Gaming Reports $41.9M in Tribal Gaming Contributions for Latest Fiscal Quarter
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced today $41,876,352 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This amount represents a 95 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2022. “With back-to-back record quarters of tribal contributions, it is clear the 2021 amended Arizona Tribal-State Gaming … [More]
Phoenix Pilots New Program for Cleanup Around the Human Services Campus
The City of Phoenix successfully completed its pilot program of enhanced cleanings on Madison St. between 12th and 13th Avenues. Despite misgivings by the ACLU, the court refused to prohibit the City of Phoenix's cleaning efforts and the City intends to continue its efforts in that regard. The … [More]
Phoenix Commits to 100% Zero-Emission Bus Fleet by 2040
Phoenix City Council voted 8-0 to transition 100% of the city’s bus fleet to zero-emission models by 2040. Phase 1 of this transition plan includes a moratorium on purchasing compressed natural gas (CNG) buses after 2024, thereafter purchasing only low- and zero-emission buses, including hybrid-electric, battery-electric, and fuel-cell-electric buses. This comes almost a … [More]
Strategic Alliance to Support Small Business Exporters and Financing Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the signing of the Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking, which will formalize the SBA’s existing relationship with the association. BAFT and SBA strive to tackle challenges both … [More]
City Council Approves Proposed $500M General Obligation (GO) Bond Program
On Tuesday, Phoenix City Council voted to approve the proposed $500 million 2023 GO Bond Program as presented by the GO Bond Executive Committee. After three months of committee deliberation and extensive public input, the GO Bond Executive Committee recommended several projects and programs … [More]
Avondale Ranks No. 1 in 2022 Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government announced the winners of the 22nd annual Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and digital equity, plan for the future of work and more. Avondale, Arizona took the top ranking in the nation for the population category 75,000 to 124,999. Avondale, Az shares the top … [More]
Phoenix Awarded Global ‘A’ Rating for Environmental Efforts
The City of Phoenix is now one of 122 cities and counties globally to make the 2022 CDP A list for its environmental efforts led by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Office of Environmental Programs. “Combatting climate change is a top priority for me, and is essential to the future of Phoenix and those who plan to live here,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Knowing that … [More]
