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Move over, Arizona’s craft breweries: Microdistilleries on the rise in state
TEMPE – Arizona Distilling Co. adds a little bit of Arizona to its products. Copper City Bourbon honors a Prohibition-era brewing company in Douglas. Desert Dry Gin incorporates a different set of Five Cs in its flavor profile: coriander, cumin, cinnamon, citrus and cardamom.
Stanton: Increasing exports key to boosting Phoenix economy
Phoenix must become more innovative and increase its exports to become a leader in the global marketplace, Mayor Greg Stanton said Wednesday.
Super Bowl committee, leaders unveil plans for downtown Phoenix
Super Bowl XLIX will be held next year in Glendale, but downtown Phoenix will play a big role as well. At a news conference Tuesday, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced that downtown will host an outdoor fan campus dubbed Super Bowl Central and the NFL’s headquarters and media center.
Ex-Arizona legislator Scott Bundgaard drops suit against Phoenix
A former state senator who resigned in 2012 over a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend has dropped his lawsuit against Phoenix.
Arizona bill would ban all union work on city dime
A legal battle between the city of Phoenix and the Goldwater Institute over police officers who get paid to conduct union work has spilled over into the Arizona Legislature.
AZ House renews battle over Scottsdale sign walkers
When Scottsdale started cracking down on sign walkers, ticketing and generally harassing people on the side of the road carrying signs advertising for businesses, Republican Rep. Bob Robson called it a “total abuse of power.” He and Republican Rep. Warren Petersen drafted a bill to stop the city.
Phoenix council OKs Child Exploitation Task Force
The Phoenix City Council has voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the FBI supporting the Child Exploitation Task Force.
Peoria Council OKs ban on members sending messages
In a move described as a way to improve transparency, the Peoria City Council is prohibiting its members from sending text messages or emails during meetings.
Tucson memorial planned for attack that wounded Giffords
A permanent memorial is planned for downtown Tucson in remembrance of the 2011 mass shooting that left six people dead and injured 13 others, including former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, organizers said Monday.
