Casa Grande Council rezoned 23 acres to industrial at Gila Bend Highway and Burris Road. The site joins a growing industrial area on the city's west side.

Pinal County recommended approval of a San Tan Valley commercial development near Ironwood and Ranch roads. The project joins a larger retail site near Queen Creek.

Enrolled members of Arizona's federally recognized tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver licenses and state IDs under a new law.

A septic tank manufacturer and custom home builder could bring 30 to 40 jobs to unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 18.12-acre industrial site north of Florence.

Koepnick Property San Tan Valley hearings continued to March over road access concerns. The 69-acre development proposes 340 homes south of Judd Road near Copper Basin.

Pinal County planners voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 8,122-acre Silver King Energy Center. Commissioners questioned economic benefits and mixed-use plans for the $2.9 billion project.

US 60 will be closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20-22 for bridge replacement; a 75-mile detour via SR 177 and SR 77 will be in place.

Casa Grande commissioners rejected a chemical plant permit for a TSMC and Intel supplier. The 3-4 vote cited infrastructure concerns.

CG Link transit expansion brings on-demand bus service to north Casa Grande. New coverage includes senior communities and the post office.

Major U.S. cities and counties representing over 200 million Americans formally oppose FCC cell tower fast-track rules, citing threats to local control and public safety.

Silver King returns with up to 2 GW of solar, battery, and gas generation. Pinal County commission votes January 15.

ADOT announces US 60 closures between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 13-15 for bridge replacement, with a 75-mile detour in place.

ADOT has selected Sundt Construction for the $396 million SR 347 Improvement Project, with construction on the 15-mile Maricopa corridor expected to begin summer 2026.

Florence Council approved a code update aligning water service hours with its new four-day workweek. Standard fees now apply Monday–Thursday.

ADOT advises drivers to expect delays on SR 238 near Maricopa on Jan. 7 due to lane restrictions for pavement maintenance from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Casa Grande council approves effluent negotiations with the Cactus Mine. The copper project would use up to 1,300 acre-feet of treated wastewater annually.

Plan for overnight I-10 lane restrictions through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor near the Gila River bridge from Jan. 4-10 for barrier placement and inspection work.

Apache Junction seeks Arizona artists for its Pre-Qualified Artist Roster. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Town of Florence sent drinking water lead notices on Dec. 17, 2025. Residents with unconfirmed pipe materials receive health guidance and testing options.

A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.

The Town of Florence issued a water quality notice after Backup Well #4 tested at 13.6 mg/L nitrate, exceeding the 10 mg/L standard, though the isolated well was not supplying the system

Pinal County supervisors unanimously approve 800 MW Cactus Wren battery storage facility. SRP confirms active procurement discussions for the Maricopa-area project.

ADOT announces nightly lane closures at Attaway Road and SR 287 from January 5–7, 2026, for paving and road repair; detour routes available.

Apache Junction Council rejected all nine fiber installation bids after costs exceeded the $1.25 million budget. Staff will redesign the project scope.

Apache Junction Council voted 6-1 to approve Skyline Towns, a 100-unit market-rate rental development in the downtown corridor. Construction follows a 30-day wait.

Apache Junction delays Roers 88 North, a 300-unit income-restricted apartment project in the downtown core. Developer requested more time for revisions.

Planning to use fireworks this New Year's? Learn Arizona regulations, safety tips, and how to protect pets, veterans, and air quality.

State groundwater restrictions limit new housing to areas with secured water supplies. A builders' representative explained how this affects San Tan Valley.

ADOT confirms no scheduled highway closures for Arizona holiday travel from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5, with safety tips for drivers on I-17 and I-10.

Rural character fades as Siena development signals urban shift in Pinal County. Officials outline 76,000-unit transformation over decades.