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Prop. 400 reignites debate over light rail
While the likelihood of legislative action on Proposition 400 falls out of the realm of possibility, lawmakers, mayors and government organizations continue to face disagreement on the future of the Valley Metro light rail system.
Hobbs, GOP lawmakers clash over new Prop 400 proposal
Gov. Katie Hobbs claims to have a deal backed by a majority of lawmakers from both parties to let Maricopa County voters decide whether to extend a half-cent sales tax for road and transit issues.
Half-cent sales tax critical for maintaining roads in Pinal County
For nearly 40 years, Pinal County has used a half-cent road excise tax to help improve streets and roads in the county, and its incorporated towns and cities.
Rumor of late legislative session floats through capitol
Could the legislature stay in session into the fall, or until the end of the year? The rumor that lawmakers won’t adjourn sine die anytime soon has been spreading through the state capitol for weeks, even if nobody is ready to publicly endorse the idea.
Petersen praises Hobbs for budget negotiations
Republican Senate President Warren Petersen is heaping praise on Hobbs for the deal, saying she negotiated in good faith, kept her promises and made a rare bipartisan budget happen.
Competing bills ‘last chance’ at extending Prop. 400
A regional tax that has funded major transportation projects in Maricopa County for decades is set to expire in 2025 and lawmakers say this legislative session is their last chance to extend it.
Cities, towns seek transportation tax extension
Legislation is in the works to extend an extra half-cent sales tax that has funded major expansions of Maricopa County’s highways and public transportation systems over the past few decades.
Ducey announces completion of freeway that connects east, west valleys
Gov. Doug Ducey announced the completion of the controversial 202 South Mountain Freeway decades in the making, but he couldn’t say when it will open.
Dennis Smith: A driving force of the Valley’s freeways
During his time at MAG, Dennis Smith was instrumental in developing the region’s 911 system and led the charge on passing two successful transportation taxes.
