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The choices that will decide the direction of our country, state and economy are being made right now. The most important thing we, as residents of Arizona and citizens of...
The governor prevented irreparable harm to Arizona by vetoing HB2568
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey presents his State of the State address, Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) One of Arizona’s greatest economic...
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In slap to lawmakers, Ducey vetoes ‘bad’ water bills
Gov. Doug Ducey today vetoed two measures that could ease water-supply requirement for developers. “We’re not going to allow bills that get in the way of the 1980 Groundwater Management...
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Water decisions should return to city council where they belong
Water is the lifeblood of our communities. This natural resource nourishes every aspect of Arizona, from our people to our economy. As Governor Ducey has outlined, water requires a proactive...
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An investment in quality transportation sets the stage for invention
Wellington Reiter A region’s success depends, to a significant degree, upon the fluid movement of people within metro areas and the ambitions, skills, insights, and creativity...
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Easements linked to growth near Grand Canyon under review
Forest officials are taking public comment on requests for easements that, if approved, would clear the way for a major development just outside the Grand Canyon. The town of Tusayan...
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High court: No automatic priority for contractor’s lien under state law
Developer to use ‘organic development’ strategy for expansive east Mesa project
The mixed-use project attempting to rise from the ashes of the once-esteemed General Motors Proving Ground in east Mesa is using a somewhat contrarian approach to success. Developers plan to...
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School freeze – Educators push for delay in test repercussions
Arizona public schools would get a one-year freeze on consequences from a new high-stakes learning test under legislation the state Department of Education plans to offer during the next session....
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Federal grant has ADOT studying climate change impact on state transportation
Laura Douglas, an ADOT spokeswoman, said the one-year study will involve not only involve her department but local agencies as well as universities. (Cronkite News Service...
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Solar storm
All eyes on Arizona as formal energy hearings begin At the heart of Arizona’s battle over solar net metering systems is whether utilities can balance solar energy with the cost...
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McCain, Flake vote to ban workplace discrimination for sexual orientation
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., backed an amendment to exempt religious organizations from the law banning workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. He said discrimination is “iinconsistent...