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Aug 22, 2022

Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help

The Pentagon on Monday once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Arizona and Texas.

Feb 7, 2022

Transportation for autism students shouldn’t be this hard

As Arizona’s first and only autism-focused public charter school, we’ve encountered many unnecessary and bureaucratic obstacles throughout the years that prevent students from receiving the service that best meet their... […]

Apr 6, 2015

As Millennials’ driving preferences shift, transportation planners adapt

Millennials’ preferences for getting around have facilitated the end of the “driving boom” and regional transportation planners will have to adjust to account for this new reality, according to a recent report.

Feb 27, 2015

Auditor general’s report shows need to prioritize classrom spending

The slide in the percentage of education funds that ends up in Arizona classrooms appears to have stopped. But it also isn't getting any better.

Jun 12, 2014

Brewer calls on Boehner, Reid to stop transport of illegal immigrants

After receiving no response from President Obama, Gov. Jan Brewer is turning to congressional leaders to stop federal officials’ recent transport of illegal immigrants from Texas to Arizona.

Nov 7, 2013

Lawmaker ready to try again for state ban on texting while driving

Despite failing repeatedly since 2007, a state lawmaker said he is going to try again to have Arizona join 41 other states that have outlawed all texting while driving.

Oct 29, 2013

Stanton: Cities can’t wait for federal help for transportation projects

Cities can’t wait for new federal funding and updated policies needed to advance transportation projects, Mayor Greg Stanton told officials from around the country Monday.

SRP panel gives final approval to $1M donation
Oct 28, 2013

Rail and roads

The iArizona Committee is headed by Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and backed by a broad coalition of local politicians, construction contractors and business interests. Their ultimate goal is to boost Arizona’s economy and status as a transportation hub connecting Los Angeles, Dallas and Mexico, as well as linking Arizona’s manufacturing and economic hubs to one another.

Oct 23, 2012

Transit fare hike proposed for metro Phoenix

Public transit officials in metro Phoenix are considering raising the costs of fares on buses, light-rail trains and on-call vans.

Oct 4, 2010

Valley bus ridership down amid weak economy, service reductions

The Phoenix area is facing the biggest drop in bus ridership in a decade due to service cutbacks, increased ridership on alternatives such as light rail and a lack of money for marketing services to attract new customers, according to public transportation officials across the Valley.

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