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Eliza Collins, a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal based in Phoenix, reports that booming economy isn't making voters here feel any better about the trajectory of the state.
May. 8, 2024
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plans to build a new terminal on the airport’s west side, close to where former Terminals 1 and 2 were located before being demolished.
May. 7, 2024
The FTC recently voted to eliminate noncompete agreements from employee contracts. When they were enforced, a worker couldn’t switch to a competitor or start a similar business for a certain period of time.
May. 7, 2024
The Scottsdale City Council unanimously voted to adopt three proposed ordinances to help regulate short-term rentals. The new code takes aim at nuisance parties, defines unlawful promotion and bans minors from renting.
May. 7, 2024
The media company dismissed BF Borgers as its independent public accounting firm on Friday, according to a securities filing — which also notes that Trump Media engaged with Arizona-based accountant Semple, Marchal & Cooper as BF Borgers’ replacement.
May. 6, 2024
The move comes as the DACA program's future is uncertain while it undergoes a legal challenge, and the outcome of the November election is uncertain.
May. 3, 2024
Under the deal, Aetna will make coverage of artificial insemination standard for all customers across the U.S., and work to ensure that patients have equal access to more expensive in-vitro fertilization procedures.
May. 3, 2024
The government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
May. 3, 2024
The Snowbowl ski resort in northern Arizona is extending its season after getting more than 30 inches of new snowfall last week.
May. 3, 2024
On a typical day, Phoenix gets between seven and 21 fire calls. The department reviewed data going back to 2018 and found that on New Year’s Day, calls increased 161%. On the Fourth of July, calls jumped 176%.
May. 2, 2024
By the end of June, nearly 60 alley segments with more than 150 gates should be installed, along with about 25 culverts, which are meant to channel storm water but sometimes attract homeless encampments.
May. 2, 2024
Native Resources International works to save native plants displaced by construction of TSMC's new plants in metro Phoenix.
May. 2, 2024
Arizona gas prices are down for the second week in a row. The state average dropped by 6 cents to about $4.03 a gallon. But it’s still higher than the national average, which is $3.67.
May. 2, 2024
A divided Phoenix City Council has approved up to $4 million to cover more legal expenses related to the Department of Justice investigation into the police department.
May. 1, 2024
A 2-year-old was later pronounced dead at a local hospital after a bounce house was swept up by wind in Casa Grande on Saturday.
May. 1, 2024
With a booming population and funds starting to roll in, the Phoenix is “ground zero for the new economy.” Will an influx of federal investment in the city's semiconductor industry reshape the economy?
May. 1, 2024
On Wednesday, the City Council is expected to vote on providing a $200,000 grant to the current property owner. If approved, the money will go toward rehabilitating what is historically called Yaun Ah Gim Groceries.
Apr. 30, 2024
Attorneys for the state Department of Agriculture have responded to a lawsuit against its rules that will require large egg producers to use cage free hens starting next year.
Apr. 29, 2024
Earlier this week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that a receiver has been appointed for the Heritage Village assisted living facility in Mesa.
Apr. 26, 2024
With federal pandemic relief funds set to expire on June 30, child care accessibility and affordability in Arizona could be at risk for both families and care providers, as scholarships and increased reimbursement rates shrink.
Apr. 25, 2024