The Florence data center committee held its first meeting Sept. 21. Staff said data centers are permitted by right only in Florence Tech Park.

Pinal County supervisors delayed the State 48 Microschool permit vote to Nov. 18. The applicant seeks a ruling on whether 'school' covers microschools.

Pinal County's P&Z commission recommended a 4,696-acre SR 79 industrial site 7-2. An employer could run its own data center there.

Apache Junction may take the SR 88 stretch through town from ADOT. The Idaho Road transfer would add $700,000 to $1 million a year in maintenance.

Pattern Energy told Pinal County supervisors the SunZia Transmission Project began operating in June. SRP signed for 600 MW; 2.4 GW is in negotiation.

A Red Rock solar and battery project is proposed on 660 acres of state land next to the APS solar plant. A citizens panel voted 14-0 to recommend denial.

Pinal County is reviewing the Rosebud Energy Project, a solar and battery site on Nissan land south of Maricopa. Staff expect the power to go to the grid.

Supervisors approved the Eloy Valley Energy Center III solar and battery plant south of Eloy. Its power is contracted to Pinal electrical districts.

Pinal County reviewed a plan for a data center south of Maricopa on 956 acres, the proposed Arizona Independent Technology Campus. No vote was taken.

San Tan Valley parks may start with school field partnerships and a Boys & Girls Club program. The town owns no land and no money for parks yet.

Staff says it can support the Banyan Apartments Apache Junction plan, but council members question its support letters. A hearing is Sept. 15.

Planning commissioners tied 3-3 on the Bella Norte Apache Junction apartment plan. The City Council now decides the 210-unit downtown project.

The San Tan Valley annexation got a commission review Aug. 24. Residents heard about a turn lane, fire service and a September rezoning case.

Pinal County planners backed Desert Crest Energy Storage, a 350 MW battery site west of Casa Grande. Supervisors will make the final call.

Pinal County supervisors decide Aug. 26 on the La Osa data center south of Eloy. The Gobea family has ranched the land for more than a century.

Commissioners called Barcello Farms Pinal County's 40-foot lots too small and delayed the 1,052-home vote to Oct. 15. What it means for Magma Ranch.

SRP says data center power costs fall on the projects, not other customers. Three of 24 data center applicants remain; deposits due Sept. 15.

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A University of Arizona expert briefed supervisors on Pinal County data centers. He said the county can set rules and get water and power estimates.

Florence approved the Merrill Ranch rezoning at Hunt Highway and Felix Road. Up to 160 smaller homes and a grocery-anchored center could follow.

The Florence data center advisory committee now has seven members. The group will study water, energy and land use impacts before advising the council.

Pinal County supervisors approved Ore Town Solar on the old San Manuel mine site. The 1,227-acre solar and battery plant targets operation by 2030.

Casa Grande drive-thru restaurants won a 5-1 planning vote for Florence Boulevard. Traffic signal and turn-lane changes aim to handle the added traffic.

Apache Junction City Services Expansion brings a police substation, library, park and fishing lake. Design starts in 2026 with construction 2027–2029.

Casa Grande data center waivers passed 7-0 to settle Prop 207 claims. Binding limits cap water, power and noise on the 480-acre site.

Pinal County planners advanced the Eloy Valley Energy Center III rezone 7-1. Its 400 MW of solar and 400 MW of batteries are sold to Arizona co-op AEPCO.

The Coolidge City Council approved a 160-acre Clark Pacific Coolidge plant that could bring 100 to 150 jobs to Pinal County.

Pinal County's planning commission voted to recommend denial of the State 48 Microschool permit. County supervisors will make the final decision.

Casa Grande weighs a Prop 207 waiver to resolve a $140 million data-center claim with binding water, power, and noise terms. Council votes Aug. 3.

Pinal County's P&Z Commission delayed a vote on the Project Midway data center near Casa Grande. Power, water and noise questions sent the case back.