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Mesa event showcases eco-friendly future for …

4/16/2024
The city of Mesa recently hosted an event at the convention center that showcased the future of electric vehicles in the city. Arizona EV Fleet Day, as it was called, was an April 3 showcase and …

Peoria expecting ‘cautious’ budget next fiscal …

12/5/2023
With revenue growth slowing significantly, Peoria residents should expect a very conservative budget for the next fiscal year.

Could Valley gas prices stay calm?

11/1/2023
Despite the recent gas price plunge in the Valley, drivers should expect gas prices to rise by an average of 5% nationwide by the end of the year, said John LaForge, head of Real Asset Strategy at …

Report: 2023 Super Bowl generated $1.3 billion in …

10/8/2023
The 2023 Super Bowl was a legacy win for MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs – and, according to ASU’s L. William Seidman Institute, a massive economic win for the Valley.

Phoenix area inflation cools, but still higher than …

7/13/2023
 Phoenix-area inflation has cooled since its peak last summer, but the region’s 4.4% increase since last June is still higher than the national average of 3% over the same period, new data shows.

Arizona could get 'billions' in benefits by boosting …

3/17/2023
Improving education persists as a major issue for Arizona state officials juggling funding, school safety and advancing curriculum, with the Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona following suit with a new report on the extensive economic benefits of investing in and developing statewide education.

Here is why Peoria residents' utility bills will go up …

3/1/2023
Peoria residents could expect a utility rate increase of more than 10% in 2024, according to a recent city council study session. The jump reflects a number of significant economic changes over …

Peoria council to discuss utility rate hikes

2/20/2023
Peoria City Council will discuss possible utility rate increases for fiscal year 2024 in a study session at a public meeting, 4 p.m., Feb. 21.

Maricopa County sees mixed economic bag during 2022

12/20/2022
The economic trends for Maricopa County this year is a mixed bag of good and bad news. Anubhav Bagley, regional analytics director with Maricopa Association of Governments, presented a report and …

Officials: Dark clouds in forecast for Peoria’s …

12/12/2022
With many economic indicators pointing to a downturn in the coming year, Peoria city officials are planning a conservative approach to the forthcoming budget process.

Regional clean hydrogen hub develops in the Southwest

11/21/2022
Energy leaders focused on developing low carbon economies in Arizona, the Navajo Nation and Nevada have joined forces to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub in the Southwest. The Center for an …

Peoria’s fleet takes another hit from supply chain, …

9/8/2022
Over the last year, Peoria has been feeling the effects of inflation and global supply chain issues. They continue to pummel the city’s fleet, leading to unprecedented acquisition delays and replacement vehicle costs, which have increased as much as 70% for some vehicles.