HB 2447 eliminates public hearings in Pinal County. Federal proposals would strip remaining local control over cell towers and development decisions.

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.

SRP electric customers across central Arizona can register for free virtual shade tree workshops in January and February 2026 and receive two desert-adapted trees.

No US 60 road closures or lane restrictions are planned east of Superior from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5, with full closures resuming Jan. 6-8 for the Queen Creek Bridge project.

Casa Grande Council unanimously adopted the Project Saguaro annexation on December 15. The decision finalizes rezoning of 1,308 acres near Lucid Motors.

Casa Grande approves a General Plan amendment for 353 acres at Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. The change allows commercial, industrial, and residential mixed-use development.

ADOT announces an overnight I-10 lane restriction at the Wild Horse Pass Corridor Gila River bridge December 17-18 for roadway repairs; drivers should expect delays.

Casa Grande council discussed treated wastewater allocation at December 15 study session. City processes 6,301 acre-feet annually with 1,352 going uncredited.

Apache Junction High School 11th-grader Sheyla Sebastian Marcos wins the Traffic Cabinet Public Art Contest with a vibrant school pride design now on display.

Pinal County approves Gold Canyon commercial rezoning for 16.3 acres. Development brings retail, contractor storage, and RV storage near Entrada del Oro.

Plan ahead! Plant Road will be closed through November 10 for essential culvert replacement by the Town of Florence.

Pinal County approves accessory dwelling unit regulations ahead of January 2026 deadline. New rules allow multiple ADUs on residential lots.

The SR 24 speed limit has increased from 45 to 55 mph following an ADOT speed study of the four-lane Southeast Valley roadway between Ellsworth and Ironwood.

Pinal County supervisors approved the Table Top Solar and Battery Storage project near Casa Grande. The 643-acre facility is anticipated to generate $40 million in tax revenue.

Eloy firefighters relocated a rattlesnake found at Robson Ranch in December. Winter rattlesnake sightings remain possible on warm days.

Pinal County supervisors rejected the Moonlight Ridge San Tan Valley rezoning 3-2, keeping 14 acres commercial instead of rental townhomes.

San Tan Valley council heard water presentations from Queen Creek and EPCOR. Both providers outlined rates, infrastructure investments, and long-term supply strategies.

Pinal County approves the 2,137-acre Cactus Flower Solar project near Eloy. The 270 MW facility will generate $52 million in tax revenue over the lifetime of the project.

San Tan Valley's first town manager outlines plans for the 3,239-acre urban core. Flexible zoning aims to attract developers and create jobs.

Travel advisory: US 60 closure between Superior and Miami from December 9 to 11. Review detour routes to save time.

SRP hosts public events for the 1,275 MW Marigold Energy Center near Stanfield. The project includes solar, gas, and battery storage.

Casa Grande Council approves Project Saguaro annexation, adding 1,271 acres of industrial land near Lucid Motors. No housing permitted under new I-2 zoning.