Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has often said “the future is here in Phoenix.” Last week’s exciting infrastructure developments in the fifth-largest city in the country have proven again how right she has been with that forecast. Just before the holidays, the Mayor and Phoenix City Council Members have marked: The approval to start purchasing new … Read more
It has been an exciting year of progress for Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, the City Council, and local residents. Among the many positive developments have been: The commencement of projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS Act for areas like low-no emission buses, the semiconductor industry, and places like Sky Harbor Airport. Increased … Read more
Update to Congress Gives Itself One More Week To Pass The Omnibus Spending Bill. The New York Times reports, Lawmakers Unveil Sprawling Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown: Top lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a sprawling spending package that would keep the government open through next fall after reaching a compromise on billions of dollars in federal … Read more
Update to Not Yet In Power, Republicans Threaten A Government Shutdown Ahead Of Christmas. I’ve lost count of how many times since 1994 that the Congress has failed to pass the appropriations bills until they want to leave for Christmas Eve. (The fiscal year ended on September 30). This is ridiculous. There’s a new wrinkle … Read more
Update to The Inflation Rate Is Gradually Coming Down From ‘Peak Inflation’ In June (excerpt): The U.S. hit post-pandemic “peak inflation” in June 2022, and the rate of inflation has been steadily coming down on the backend of the inflation peak. If this steady decline continues at the present rate, by this time next year … Read more