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Apache Junction Water District Budget Approved with Slight Rate Increase

Apache Junction Water District Budget Approved with Slight Rate Increase

ByJustin MathewsJul 1, 2025

News Source: City of Apache Junction The Apache Junction Water District (AJWD) is committed to…

Apache Junction Reviews Parking Policy After Controversial Downtown Apartment Approval

Apache Junction Reviews Parking Policy After Controversial Downtown Apartment Approval

ByJustin MathewsJun 30, 2025

The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed parking reduction policies at their June 24,…

Historic Arizona State Budget to Fully Fund SR347 Commuting Corridor in Maricopa

Historic Arizona State Budget to Fully Fund SR347 Commuting Corridor in Maricopa

ByJustin MathewsJun 28, 2025

Arizona State Route shield for SR-347. [Fredddie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons] News Source: City…

Commission Backs Agricultural-Themed Event Center Adjacent to Hitching Post Saloon in Apache Junction

Commission Backs Agricultural-Themed Event Center Adjacent to Hitching Post Saloon in Apache Junction

ByJustin MathewsJun 27, 2025

Agricultural-themed event center near the Hitching Post Saloon. [Ediface] The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning…

Apache Junction Planning Commission Approves 100-Job Manufacturing and Training Facility

Apache Junction Planning Commission Approves 100-Job Manufacturing and Training Facility

ByJustin MathewsJun 26, 2025

Sundt OSM Facility conceptual design plan. [Sundt] The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously…

AJ Street Lighting Improvement Project on Pace for Early Completion

AJ Street Lighting Improvement Project on Pace for Early Completion

ByJustin MathewsJun 26, 2025

News Source: City of Apache Junction On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Arizona Department of Transportation…

Westland Village Wins Final Approval from Florence Town Council Following Planning Commission Success

Westland Village Wins Final Approval from Florence Town Council Following Planning Commission Success

ByJustin MathewsJun 25, 2025

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved the Westland Village rezoning application on June 17, 2025,…

Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study moving to second step

Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study moving to second step

ByJustin MathewsJun 24, 2025

Federal Railroad Administration approves key documents News and image sources: ADOT PHOENIX – The Arizona…

Casa Grande LINK Transit Expands Service Area

Casa Grande LINK Transit Expands Service Area

ByJustin MathewsJun 24, 2025

News and image sources: City of Casa Grande As of Monday, June 23, CG LINK…

Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction program

Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction program

ByJustin MathewsJun 23, 2025

Bridge girder construction for Gila River on I-10 in Pinal County. [ADOT] ADOT’s 2026-2030 plan…

Victory for Maricopa as 347 funding is approved

Victory for Maricopa as 347 funding is approved

ByJustin MathewsJun 22, 2025

Local advocates, including students from the Be Awesome Youth Coalition, celebrate alongside Mayor Nancy Smith…

City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

ByJustin MathewsJun 19, 2025

Key Highlights The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved a minor general plan land use amendment…

Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

ByJustin MathewsJun 18, 2025

[Wolff Enterprises III, LLC] Developer overcomes Planning Commission denial to secure approval for downtown residential…

Work-From-Home Revolution Prompts Pinal County to Explore Faster Fiber Installation

Work-From-Home Revolution Prompts Pinal County to Explore Faster Fiber Installation

ByJustin MathewsJun 17, 2025

Fiber optic micro-trench installation in pavement along the curb-line. [Pinal County] Key Points Board Reviews…

Maricopa Commission Tables Housing Development Citing Lessons from Old “Zombie” Projects

Maricopa Commission Tables Housing Development Citing Lessons from Old “Zombie” Projects

ByJustin MathewsJun 16, 2025

Commission Votes to Continue Case Pending Traffic Engineer Review The Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission…

Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

Mesquite Trails Development and surrounding developments. [United Engineering Group] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission…

Meritage Sells Mesquite Trails Parcel to New Home Company for 116-Unit Project in Florence

Meritage Sells Mesquite Trails Parcel to New Home Company for 116-Unit Project in Florence

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

[New Home Co.] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a design review for…

40-Acre Westland Village Development Advances Near Windmill Winery in Downtown Florence

40-Acre Westland Village Development Advances Near Windmill Winery in Downtown Florence

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

[Iplan Consulting] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning application for Westland…

Florence Approves 400MW Battery Project to Serve 200,000 Homes

Florence Approves 400MW Battery Project to Serve 200,000 Homes

ByJustin MathewsJun 12, 2025

Proposed Lighthorse Battery Energy Storage project located between Attaway and Judd Rds west of the…

Four-Story Hotel Denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission

Four-Story Hotel Denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission

ByJustin MathewsJun 10, 2025

Proposed hotel for the City of Casa Grande in a modern architectural style. [Casa Grande]…

Casa Grande P&Z Approves Sports Training Facility

Casa Grande P&Z Approves Sports Training Facility

ByJustin MathewsJun 9, 2025

New sports complex to be located on West Cottonwood Lane in Casa Grande given approval…

Animal Control in Apache Junction Temporarily Relocated

Animal Control in Apache Junction Temporarily Relocated

ByJustin MathewsJun 7, 2025

News/Image Source: City of Apache Junction Apache Junction Animal Control has been temporarily relocated while…

Board Remands Dog Kennel Permits to Planning Commission After Staff Amends Stipulations

Board Remands Dog Kennel Permits to Planning Commission After Staff Amends Stipulations

ByJustin MathewsJun 2, 2025

Kennel on Jean Dr. [Pinal County] The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to…

From 99% Single-Family to Multi-Family Future: Maricopa’s Housing Evolution

From 99% Single-Family to Multi-Family Future: Maricopa’s Housing Evolution

ByJustin MathewsMay 26, 2025

Multi-family housing options were promoted at the recent housing assessment presentation to the Maricopa City…

Casa Grande Considers Water Shutoff Agreement to Collect Unpaid Sewer Bills

Casa Grande Considers Water Shutoff Agreement to Collect Unpaid Sewer Bills

ByJustin MathewsMay 24, 2025

City of Casa Grande Wastewater Plant. [City of Casa Grande] City Faces $1.8 Million Loss…

Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

ByJustin MathewsMay 23, 2025

Firefighters put out a solar inverter fire in Eloy. [EFD] ELOY, Ariz. — Emergency crews…

643-Acre Table Top Solar Development Near Casa Grande Wins Unanimous Commission Support

643-Acre Table Top Solar Development Near Casa Grande Wins Unanimous Commission Support

ByJustin MathewsMay 21, 2025

Solar Array [EDPR] Commission Unanimously Approves Table Top Solar Park After Extensive Discussion The Pinal…

Pinal County P&Z Commission Denies Rio Blanco Development Amid Rural Community Pushback

Pinal County P&Z Commission Denies Rio Blanco Development Amid Rural Community Pushback

ByJustin MathewsMay 20, 2025

CVL Consultants The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted on May 15th to deny…

Caught Between Cities: Commission Denies NextEra’s County Island Solar Project

Caught Between Cities: Commission Denies NextEra’s County Island Solar Project

ByJustin MathewsMay 16, 2025

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted Thursday to deny NextEra Energy Resources’ proposed…

Kennel Permit Approved as CC&R Lawsuit Challenges Home-Based Businesses

Kennel Permit Approved as CC&R Lawsuit Challenges Home-Based Businesses

ByJustin MathewsMay 12, 2025

Mott residence. [Source: Mott Narrative to Board] The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2…

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