Maricopa Sets Sights on Cultural Enrichment with Proposed Museum and

The City of Maricopa is creating a course on cultural expansion with proposed general planning amendments and zoning map amendments aimed at converting the 2.5-acre parcel to a future location at the Maricopa Museum. Designation of detached houses for spaces specialised in public and institutional use. According to the published announcement Maricopa Citythe parcel number […]

Bill Proposed to Legislature to Fund Reopening of Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff

Photo: Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff, Arizona State Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-7th District) has proposed a bill to fund the reopening of the Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff. If passed in the next Congress, SB 1017 would allocate funds for museum operations and create new positions for museum employees who have been largely closed […]

Almost 50% increase in water rates proposed for Sedona

Sedona, Arizona (AZ Family) — People and businesses in Sedona could see their monthly water bills increase by almost 50%. This has left local residents concerned about the already high cost of living and wondering how they will be able to cover the rising costs of water. This nearly 50% increase will hurt residents, businesses, […]

$2 billion dollar underground mine project proposed for Santa Cruz County

Story updated on May 9, 2024 with new information: Construction of a massive, $2 billion underground mine is currently underway in Santa Cruz County. It's called the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project. South32 is looking to build a mine primarily on private land in the Patagonia Mountains. The company says the project is currently the only […]

BLM seeks public input on the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project in Arizona

Yuma, Arizona — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Elizabeth Solar Project near Dateland in Yuma County. If approved, the project could generate up to 270 megawatts of clean electricity and up to 300 megawatts of storage capacity. Elizabeth Solar LLC proposes to build, […]

Santa Cruz County accused of stealing $39M; new controls proposed

Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to expand the powers of the Arizona Auditor General in response to an ongoing civil lawsuit that accuses a former Santa Cruz County treasurer of embezzling $39.4 million over a decade. This comes after an Arizona Auditor General's investigation into the former Santa Cruz County treasurer, who is accused […]

‘Swarming’ legislation proposed to reduce teen violence around metro Phoenix

Queen Creek, AZ (AZFamily) — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined Queen Creek County leaders and state Rep. Matt Gress on Wednesday to discuss proposed tougher legislation to combat teen violence and aggravated assault. It's an issue that has plagued the East Valley region in recent months, with Preston Lord's death in particular shocking the […]