WASHINGTON – Despite a possible shortfall in the federal highway trust fund, the Arizona Department of Transportation does not anticipate delays of any current or scheduled projects this summer, a spokeswoman said.
Read More »Arizona court overturns ruling on bus-stop gun ads
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled May 8 that the city of Phoenix violated a gun-rights activist's constitutional protections when it removed his bus-stop ads saying "guns save lives."
Read More »Brewer axes bill allowing insurers to drop drivers
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed insurance companies to drop drivers from their coverage if their car was driven mostly out of the state.
Read More »Illegal, but here to stay: Rideshare companies say they won’t leave Arizona
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft aren’t leaving Arizona, even though their drivers will continue to receive tickets for illegally operating a taxi service after Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have legalized rideshare businesses in the state.
Read More »Coming soon to Valley streets: quadricycles
Legislation given preliminary House approval on April 10 would require state licensing of what are called “motorized quadricycles." They would have to be built by a licensed manufacturer and operated by someone qualified to drive a limo.
Read More »Nevada, Arizona officials hold informal Interstate 11 meeting
WASHINGTON – Supporters of the proposed Interstate 11 met Wednesday in Washington where they expressed optimism about the future of the long-discussed highway that could link Phoenix and Las Vegas – and possibly beyond. The informal meeting of Arizona and ...
Read More »Downtown Mesa businesses readying for light-rail construction
MESA – In the not-too-distant future, Metro light-rail trains will travel along Main Street in front of Muralt’s Custom Jewelers, and owner Matt Muralt expects other changes to follow.
Read More »Brewer may be deciding factor on highway fund restoration 
Tax revenues have risen as the state’s economy improved, leading to renewed hopes that 2014 will be the year Arizona stops sweeping highway funds that cities and counties depend on.
Read More »AZ lawmaker: Designate highways to honor Native American vets
As a member of the Navajo Nation and an Army veteran, a state representative says Arizona needs to do more to honor Native Americans who have served and sacrificed for their country.
Read More »Taxi apps and pink mustaches: Rideshare battle heats up in Senate 
The Senate was swarming with people wearing little pink mustaches stuck to their shirts on March 19 when a Senate committee considered a bill that would allow free market competition into the transportation industry, or provide an unfair competitive advantage for companies operating outside the law – depending on your point of view.
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