Meta plans to grow its Montgomery data center, increasing local investments to $1.5 billion.
Meta to Expand Montgomery Data Center On Tuesday, Meta, the company behind social media giant Facebook, revealed its intention to invest in two new buildings at the Montgomery Data Center. This move will bring the total investment in the Montgomery area to over $1.5 billion, significantly increasing the data center’s footprint by nearly 1.3 million […]
David Blackmon: An Impressive Turnaround by the IEA Regarding Oil Investments
Energy Investment Warnings from IEA Every morning, energy writers sift through significant news in the sector. It’s really quite a task; you can’t write effectively about energy without keeping up with what’s happening. This Tuesday, a particular headline caught my attention. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a story titled, “Decline in oil fields […]
Nogales Leaders Emphasize Community Needs and Infrastructure Investments at Council Meeting
Nogales City Council Meeting Summary The City of Nogales convened its regular council meeting on September 3, 2025, to discuss various community issues and legislative updates. The session kicked off with public comments where community member Roxana Lopez stressed the pressing need for restroom facilities at Buffalo Soldier Park. Lopez urged the council to use […]
Trump Reveals Large Investments to Bring America Closer to Energy and Technology Leadership
Trump Announces Major Investments in Pennsylvania During an announcement on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump revealed that 20 companies are injecting $92 billion into energy and technology projects in the Keystone State. This investment includes substantial funding for various initiatives, such as artificial intelligence data centers, natural gas plants, and hydroelectric facilities. Trump stated […]
Governor’s supplemental budget depends on $700 million in federal stimulus money investments • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee is leading the state to issue warnings about the governor’s spending strategy to balance the budget this year with the end of the investment returns from federal cooperative stimulus money. Gov. Bill Lee’s supplementary budget plan for next year relies on, but never did, $200 million, which the state has been put aside to […]
Gulf investments could bolster Europe’s resource-starved industries—and America’s strategic interests
As the 2024 US presidential election heats up, energy policy is becoming a key issue in seven key battleground states. Nearly nine in 10 voters in these states want candidates to talk about how they intend to tackle rising energy costs, inflation and America’s broader energy strategy. But this isn’t just about domestic oil prices […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Makes Significant Investments i
PHOENIX, AZ (July 24, 2024) – During a formal meeting earlier today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding for the East Valley Dark Sky Discovery Center, trail improvements, early childhood education training and heat protection initiatives. “Over the past few years, the East Valley has experienced significant growth and […]
Coconino official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
By Sydney Carruth | Cronkite News Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and […]
Coconino County official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told lawmakers Tuesday that her job is to give taxpayers the best and safest return on public investment, but the “anti-ESG” bill puts public money at risk. Anti-ESG legislation is a collective term for conservative-backed legislation that limits the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making. […]
Maricopa County makes historic investments to prevent heat-related deaths this summer
Katherine Davis-Young/KJZZ 90-year-old Barbara Geike (right) and granddaughter Amber Stillson (left) at their home in Suncity West. When the air conditioner broke, Goeke and Stillson received help through the county’s new assistance program. Barbara Gaeke has lived in a modest home in the Suncity West retirement community for 30 years. She loves Arizona and she […]