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Apache Junction Moves to Take Control of Idaho Road from ADOT

Apache Junction Moves to Take Control of Idaho Road from ADOT

Mar 5, 2026

Apache Junction City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to direct staff…

Hunt Highway Widening Targets 2026 Start as Right-of-Way Issues Remain

Hunt Highway Widening Targets 2026 Start as Right-of-Way Issues Remain

Mar 4, 2026
Florence's Hunt Highway widening project targets a summer 2026 start, expanding the road to five lanes from Franklin Road to Magic Ranch.
SRP to Seek Temporary Summer Rate Decrease

SRP to Seek Temporary Summer Rate Decrease

Mar 3, 2026
SRP management will propose a temporary 3 percent summer rate decrease to provide bill relief to customers from May through October 2026.
Public comment begins for Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

Public comment begins for Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

Mar 2, 2026
ADOT's $12.7 billion Tentative Five-Year Construction Program for 2026-2030 targets pavement upgrades and highway widening across Arizona, with public comment open through May 23.
Pinal County 2025 Cloud Seeding Pilot Reviewed at Florence Council Presentation

Pinal County 2025 Cloud Seeding Pilot Reviewed at Florence Council Presentation

Feb 24, 2026
Pinal County cloud seeding update presented at Florence council. Singleton shares rainfall estimates, cost figures, and water supply efforts.
Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Feb 19, 2026
Pinal County supervisors unanimously denied the Silver King Energy Center, an 8,122-acre solar and gas project near Florence Junction. The vote ends the county's largest proposed energy development.
Maricopa Launches Transportation Sales Tax Dashboard to Track Road Funding

Maricopa Launches Transportation Sales Tax Dashboard to Track Road Funding

Feb 19, 2026
The City of Maricopa has launched a new online dashboard allowing residents to track revenue and spending from the ½-cent transportation sales tax funding road improvements.
Casa Grande Effluent Allocation Strategy: Council Backs Recharge and Reserve

Casa Grande Effluent Allocation Strategy: Council Backs Recharge and Reserve

Feb 18, 2026
Casa Grande council backed recharge and a reserve in its effluent allocation strategy at a February 17 study session. A draft strategy document is expected within weeks.
Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Feb 17, 2026
Silver King Energy Center goes before Pinal County supervisors Feb. 18 after a 4-3 commission denial. The 8,122-acre project includes solar, battery, and gas generation.
Coolidge APS Franchise Election Set for July 2026

Coolidge APS Franchise Election Set for July 2026

Feb 11, 2026
Coolidge voters will decide on the APS franchise agreement on July 21, 2026. The 25-year deal keeps the 2% franchise fee and governs utility right-of-way use.
San Tan Valley Backs Federal Study of Hunt Highway East-West Route

San Tan Valley Backs Federal Study of Hunt Highway East-West Route

Feb 8, 2026

Hunt Highway breaks apart between Queen Creek and Gilbert, leaving…

Florence Approves License for Cross-Border Fiber Network Route

Florence Approves License for Cross-Border Fiber Network Route

Feb 8, 2026

Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…

ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

Feb 7, 2026
ADOT invites public feedback as its Enforcement and Compliance Division undergoes Arizona law enforcement accreditation review by ALEAP assessors arriving March 31, 2026.
San Tan Valley Infrastructure Projects: County Details Roads, Signals

San Tan Valley Infrastructure Projects: County Details Roads, Signals

Jan 23, 2026
Pinal County outlined San Tan Valley infrastructure projects before the town assumes control in July 2026. New signals and road work are underway.
Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD

Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD

Jan 20, 2026
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.
County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

Jan 16, 2026
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 Closure Between Superior and Miami Jan. 20-22: Detour Info

US 60 Closure Between Superior and Miami Jan. 20-22: Detour Info

Jan 15, 2026
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.
CG Link Transit Expands Service Area in Casa Grande

CG Link Transit Expands Service Area in Casa Grande

Jan 12, 2026
CG Link transit expansion brings on-demand bus service to north Casa Grande. New coverage includes senior communities and the post office.
Cities Oppose FCC Cell Tower Fast-Track Rules: 200M+ Americans

Cities Oppose FCC Cell Tower Fast-Track Rules: 200M+ Americans

Jan 11, 2026
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: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Silver King Returns: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Jan 9, 2026
Silver King returns with up to 2 GW of solar, battery, and gas generation. Pinal County commission votes January 15.
US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled Jan. 13-15

US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled Jan. 13-15

Jan 9, 2026
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.
SR 347 Improvement Project Moves Forward with Sundt Construction

SR 347 Improvement Project Moves Forward with Sundt Construction

Jan 9, 2026
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 Water Service Times Change Under New Town Schedule

Florence Water Service Times Change Under New Town Schedule

Jan 7, 2026
Florence Council approved a code update aligning water service hours with its new four-day workweek. Standard fees now apply Monday–Thursday.
State Route 238 lane restrictions planned Jan. 7

State Route 238 lane restrictions planned Jan. 7

Jan 7, 2026
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 Cactus Mine Effluent Deal Advances

Casa Grande Cactus Mine Effluent Deal Advances

Jan 6, 2026
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.
I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 4-10

I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 4-10

Jan 4, 2026
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.
Florence Issues Lead Notice for Unconfirmed Pipe Materials

Florence Issues Lead Notice for Unconfirmed Pipe Materials

Jan 1, 2026
Town of Florence sent drinking water lead notices on Dec. 17, 2025. Residents with unconfirmed pipe materials receive health guidance and testing options.
Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Dec 31, 2025
A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.
Florence Water Quality Notice: Elevated Nitrate Levels

Florence Water Quality Notice: Elevated Nitrate Levels

Dec 31, 2025
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 Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Pinal County Supervisors Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Dec 27, 2025
Pinal County supervisors unanimously approve 800 MW Cactus Wren battery storage facility. SRP confirms active procurement discussions for the Maricopa-area project.
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