Local Government

Republican Only Prop 400 Extension Passes; Hobbs Vows to Veto; Maricopa County Mayors Pledge to Get Their Plan to Voters

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Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature passed their version of the Prop 400 Extension on road and transportation infrastructure projects for Maricopa County on June 13, 2023. Unfortunately, their idea of good road and transportation projects for infrastructure, according to reporting from AZ Central and other sources over the last several days,  did not include … Read more

Phoenix Leaders Gallego and Ansari Celebrate the Laying of the 100th Mile of Cool Pavement

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In a ceremony to highlight local efforts to conduct heat mitigation, Phoenix leaders, including Mayor Kate Gallego and Vice Mayor-Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, helped celebrate the laying of the 100th mile of cool pavement in the fifth-largest city in the nation at 81st Avenue and Hammond Lane in Estrella Village. Cool Pavement, unlike conventional dark pavement, … Read more

Hobbs, Gallego, Romero, and Giles Hail the Start of Pride Month

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Mayors across Arizona like Phoenix’s Kate Gallego, Tucson’s Regina Romero, and Mesa’s John Giles have hailed the start of Pride Month, honoring the members of the LGBTQ Community. In an official press release,  Governor Hobbs stated: “I’m proud to stand tall for an Arizona that’s for everyone, including the LGBTQ+ … Read more