Arizona Tribal water systems granted millions in federal grants

PHOENIX — Interior Secretary Deb Harland this week announced several investments in Arizona, along with millions of dollars in funding for tribal water and sanitation systems, irrigation improvements and dam safety projects in five U.S. states. . Ahead of the announcement, Harland toured the Hopi Keems Canyon Water Project in northern Arizona. “To address chronic […]

Feds give millions to desert water projects, warn a wet year is not enough

The waters that serve California’s desert will receive about $18 million in federal infrastructure funding, including major repairs to Imperial County’s first major reservoir and aging national canals, officials said. Announced this week. The grants and loans come days ahead of the federal government’s announcement of potential cuts or other changes to the Colorado River […]

Feds award millions to Valley programs fighting homelessness

Maricopa County, Arizona — The Phoenix area has been allocated $36 million in federal dollars to combat the rising homeless rate in the Valley. A study done last year found a 36% increase in homelessness in Maricopa County during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cities of Chandler, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix reported significant increases in […]

San Luis, Yuma request millions in funding to improve border road

The border town of San Luis has applied for $25 million in federal funding to refurbish a major road linking San Luis’ two ports of entry, a project backed by the Arizona senators. The City of San Luis is rebuilding America’s infrastructure with sustainability and equity to upgrade five miles of road on Cesar Chavez […]

Northern Arizona could receive millions for road maintenance projects

A bill passing the state legislature could allocate more than $300 million to the maintenance of Arizona’s rural roads and highways. If passed, more than $100 million of that money would be distributed across the state for dozens of road improvement projects. So far, the bill has received widespread support in the state Capitol. Under […]

Millions of daffodils + 80,000 tulips are blooming at Filoli this spring.

If you’re looking for your own “Bridgerton” moment this spring, you need to visit Filoli, a historic mansion just 30 minutes south of San Francisco. Founded in 1917, Filoli is considered one of the finest surviving country estates of the 20th century, nestled on the pristine slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A one-of-a-kind historical […]

Millions can claim one-time $3,600 direct payments

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP financially assists eligible families with their utility bills. This includes heating and cooling costs, bill payment support, energy crisis assistance, and energy-related home repairs. Grants range from $200 to $1,000 annually and are issued through states with funding from the Department of Health and Human Services. Many states […]