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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

Jun 25, 2025
Westland Village wins final approval from Florence Town Council, moving forward after a successful Planning Commission recommendation.
Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study moving to second step

Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study moving to second step

Jun 24, 2025
The Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study moves forward as ADOT receives federal approval for the next phase of development.
Casa Grande LINK Transit Expands Service Area

Casa Grande LINK Transit Expands Service Area

Jun 24, 2025
Casa Grande LINK Transit expands service area starting June 23. Discover new routes and transportation options today.
Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction program

Transportation Board OKs update to five-year construction program

Jun 23, 2025
The Transportation Board OKs an update to the five-year construction program, highlighting $11.5 billion for pavement and bridge improvements.
Victory for Maricopa as 347 funding is approved

Victory for Maricopa as 347 funding is approved

Jun 22, 2025
Victory for Maricopa! The funding approval for State Route 347 marks a significant achievement for local advocates and the community.
City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

Jun 19, 2025
The City Council greenlights the 184-acre Maricopa Towne Center project, transforming the local landscape with mixed-use development.
Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

Jun 18, 2025
Apache Junction approves downtown housing to support local businesses with a 7-0 vote on a 336-unit apartment complex.
Work-From-Home Revolution Prompts Pinal County to Explore Faster Fiber Installation

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

Jun 17, 2025
Pinal County is rethinking fiber installation to meet rising broadband demand. Explore the proposal for new micro-trenching standards.
Maricopa Commission Tables Housing Development Citing Lessons from Old “Zombie” Projects

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

Jun 16, 2025
The Maricopa Commission voted to table housing development amid concerns about emergency access and lessons from past projects.
Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

Jun 14, 2025
Florence Commission approves Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four, marking progress for the planned residential community.
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

Jun 14, 2025
New Home Company is set to build a 116-unit project in Florence after Meritage sells the Mesquite Trails parcel. Learn more.
40-Acre Westland Village Development Advances Near Windmill Winery in Downtown Florence

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

Jun 14, 2025
Westland Village development in Downtown Florence advances with rezoning approval for 40 acres near Windmill Winery. Discover the future plans.
Florence Approves 400MW Battery Project to Serve 200,000 Homes

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

Jun 12, 2025
The Florence Planning Commission approved the 400MW Lighthorse Battery Energy Storage Project on June 5, 2025, along with land use changes in the Dobson Farms PUD—reclassifying the site from residential to industrial. The decision follows public concerns over fire safety, zoning impacts, and nearby residential growth.
Four-Story Hotel Denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission

Four-Story Hotel Denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission

Jun 10, 2025
The four-story hotel denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission raises questions on modern architectural design versus local style.
Casa Grande P&Z Approves Sports Training Facility

Casa Grande P&Z Approves Sports Training Facility

Jun 9, 2025
Casa Grande P&Z greenlights The Sports Lab, a sports training facility aimed at elevating athletic performance.
Animal Control in Apache Junction Temporarily Relocated

Animal Control in Apache Junction Temporarily Relocated

Jun 7, 2025
Apache Junction Animal Control has temporarily relocated due to extensive repairs needed to address a rodent infestation. Services are limited, and the facility is closed to the public until an expected reopening in August.
Board Remands Dog Kennel Permits to Planning Commission After Staff Amends Stipulations

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

Jun 2, 2025
Learn about the decision by the Pinal County Board to return dog kennel permits for German Shepherd breeding to the Planning Commission.
From 99% Single-Family to Multi-Family Future: Maricopa’s Housing Evolution

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

May 26, 2025
Explore Maricopa's housing evolution from 99% single-family to multi-family options and the need for affordable housing.
Casa Grande Considers Water Shutoff Agreement to Collect Unpaid Sewer Bills

Casa Grande Considers Water Shutoff Agreement to Collect Unpaid Sewer Bills

May 24, 2025
City of Casa Grande considers new measures, including water shutoffs, to recover unpaid sewer bills and improve finances.
Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

May 23, 2025
Learn about the solar inverter fire that sparked an emergency response at a major solar facility in Eloy.
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

May 21, 2025
Pinal County commission gives unanimous support to the 643-acre Table Top Solar Development, promoting renewable energy in the region.
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

May 20, 2025
The Pinal County P&Z Commission has denied the Rio Blanco development proposal due to pushback from the rural community. Find out more.
Caught Between Cities: Commission Denies NextEra’s County Island Solar Project

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

May 16, 2025
Pinal County Commission denies NextEra's County Island solar project, raising concerns over the proposed Selma Energy Center.
Kennel Permit Approved as CC&R Lawsuit Challenges Home-Based Businesses

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

May 12, 2025
Pinal County approves kennel permit amid CC&R lawsuit challenging home-based businesses. Discover the key details here.
May 16 public hearing for Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

May 16 public hearing for Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

May 10, 2025
Mark your calendar for the May 16 public hearing on the Tentative Five-Year Construction Program and share your comments.
I-10 Truck Parking Availability System information now on az511.gov

I-10 Truck Parking Availability System information now on az511.gov

May 8, 2025
Stay informed with I-10 Truck Parking Availability System information now on az511.gov, improving safety for truckers in Arizona.
Metronet Fiber Installation Move to Florence Boulevard Between Kadota Ave. to Peart Rd.

Metronet Fiber Installation Move to Florence Boulevard Between Kadota Ave. to Peart Rd.

May 8, 2025
Metronet contractors will be installing fiber on Florence Boulevard. Expect lane shifts and construction from May 12 for two weeks.
Solar Project Near Coolidge Fails to Secure Supermajority Approval

Solar Project Near Coolidge Fails to Secure Supermajority Approval

May 6, 2025
Discover why the solar project near Coolidge did not receive supermajority approval during the recent Pinal County Board meeting.
Arizona Highways launches digital archive spanning 100 years

Arizona Highways launches digital archive spanning 100 years

May 3, 2025
Discover Arizona Highways' 100-year digital archive. Browse issues, articles, and photographs celebrating our state's rich culture and scenery.
APEX Motor Sports’ Expansion Plan Receives Planning Commission’s Approval

APEX Motor Sports’ Expansion Plan Receives Planning Commission’s Approval

May 1, 2025
The Planning Commission's approval marks a new chapter for APEX Motor Sports' expansion plan and luxury car garage condominiums.