Maricopa County Invests $1M to Bridge 14-Year Life Expectancy Gap
Maricopa County has allocated $1 million to address significant health disparities highlighted by the stark difference in life expectancy rates between south Phoenix and north Scottsdale. The initiative, developed in partnership with Arizona State University, builds on Supervisor Steve Gallardo’s vision for a community services hub to close the 14-year gap in life expectancy between […]
Maricopa County Invests $350,000 in Mesa Community Spaces for Cultural
Maricopa County has its sights set on enhancing Mesa’s community spaces, with the County Board of Supervisors allocating significant funding to revitalize key cultural and educational facilities, a move that will see the Firefighters Memorial, Historical Society and Ideas Museum benefit from these improvements. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved putting $350,000 towards […]
Jefferson County Commission invests $2 million in Coca-Cola’s next Birmingham expansion
On Thursday morning, the Jefferson County Commission passed a $2 million resolution to support Coca-Cola United's new campus in Birmingham's Kingston neighborhood, which will provide economic development assistance for the rehabilitation of the Coca-Cola site. Once renovations are complete, the site will become the new home for Coca-Cola Bottling Company's distribution operations in Birmingham. The […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $2.3 Million for Afford
In a unanimous vote, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement providing a total of $2.3 million in funding to enhance homeownership opportunities in Guadalupe. “Maricopa County is committed to ensuring more families have a permanent, safe and affordable place to call home,” said District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo. “These projects not only […]
Alabama invests $150 million in broadband expansion across 48 counties
Governor Kay Ivey today announced that nearly $150 million in federal funding from the U.S. Treasury has been allocated to 16 Alabama internet service providers to expand high-speed internet to some of the state's 48 counties. did. “High-speed internet service continues to strengthen and expand across the state, and we continue to make the progress […]
Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth
Governor Kay Ivey announced a significant advance in Alabama's economic development strategy by unveiling the allocation of $30 million in grants under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategies Act (SEEDS). This funding is a cornerstone of the Governor's “Game Plan” to accelerate industry-ready site readiness across the state in response to a competitive national […]
Pima County, Ariz. invests in preschool for 1,600 kids
Experts say quality early childhood education contributes to improved social development, health and employment, but it comes at a cost. The Pima County, Arizona Board of Supervisors is investing in the future of its community and providing access to quality early education for children from families who cannot afford the average $800 per month it […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $2M in Opioid Settlemen
Maricopa County will invest approximately $2 million of the opioid settlement in 12 local organizations doing important work to expand prevention and treatment for youth. Add a recovery program. Strengthen harm reduction programs. Enhance processes to smoothly move people from one service to another. “Sadly, this pandemic is impacting more families every day,” said District […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $3 Million in Funding t
On January 10, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funding to invest in transitional housing specifically created for veterans and their families experiencing homelessness. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Sellers (District 1) said, “After our nation's veterans have bravely served their country, they often leave the military only to […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $10 Million to Build Ho
More than 400 people are expected to benefit each year from the $10 million investment approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. This funding will support low-income families and individuals by expanding affordable housing options in the Chandler area. “Since housing costs are unlikely to fall to pre-pandemic levels, Maricopa County is funding housing […]
