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Arizona Opioid maker target of state AG probe
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is looking into the marketing practices of an Arizona firm that manufactures opioids.
Wrap up with Steve Yarbrough
In his first year at the helm of the Senate, President Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler, took to heart his experience as the majority leader to lead a united Republican Caucus — at least, most of the time.
Study: Two Arizona cities crack top 20 for best places to find jobs in 2016
Two Arizona cities made the top 20 in a listing of towns with a promising employment outlook in 2016, according to a national report released this week.
Metro suburbs no longer lead population growth, latest Census data show
The suburbs on the edge of the state’s big metro areas are no longer the places to move – at least not at the rate in the past. New figures today from the U.S. Census Bureau show the big population shifts are occurring farther and farther out.
Gila River Community deals setback to Chandler power project
After Salt River Project had worked for about three years with tribal leaders and landowners, the Gila River Indian Community Council last week rejected a transmission line project that would have gone through tribal lands, causing SRP to put its project on hold.
Mayors: Special-interest tax break harms cities, hurts public safety
As mayors, some of our top priorities include keeping neighborhoods safe, maintaining high quality of life and attracting high-wage jobs to our communities.
County attorney to dismiss campaign sign charge against Robson
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is going to dismiss a misdemeanor charge related to an allegation that Rep. Bob Robson, a Chandler Republican, tampered with a campaign sign.
AZ lawmaker seeks to bar cities from prohibiting chickens in backyards
CHANDLER – In Denise Phillips’ 1-acre backyard, 11 chickens are tucked away in a corner coop, and 4-year-old Phoebe Brethower is beyond excited to play with them.
Chicken bill advances: Panel approves ‘Homegrown Freedom Act’
An Arizona Senate panel advanced a bill that will allow a chicken in every backyard, despite the objections of Chandler city officials concerned with how modern neighborhoods will adjust to farm animals.
AZ lawmakers face uphill climb to reform income tax system
Arizona lawmakers, business leaders and economists face a daunting task as they try to make any changes to the state’s income tax rates and tax system.
Authorities debate whether lavish economic development incentives are worth the price
Arizona’s city, county and state governments are handing out billions in economic development incentives to attract business — but not without resistance from critics who dispute their necessity.
Eddie Basha, Arizona grocery store magnate dies at 75
Eddie Basha, chairman and CEO of a family-owned grocery store chain that grew to more than 160 stores around Arizona under his four-decade guidance, died Tuesday. He was 75.
