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Part of a 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form is shown July 24, 2018, in New York. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow said during a Tuesday hearing he was not even convinced Arizona has a right to sue over an Internal Revenue Service determination that found tax rebates about 750,000 Arizona families received last year are taxable. (Associated Press/Mark Lennihan)

Federal judge unlikely to overturn collection of taxes on state family rebate checks

PHOENIX — A federal judge gave bad news to attorneys for the state of Arizona trying to get him to block the federal government from collecting income taxes on a tax rebate the Legislature … more

By Bob Christie
Mail | X: @azcapmedia | 4/2/24

Members of the Desert Ridge Robotics team compete in a match at the 2024 AIA Robotics State Championship.

Desert Ridge Robotics team looking to claim victory in Robotics World Championship

Desert Ridge High School in Mesa has one of the best robotics teams in all of Arizona. They now have a chance to prove they are one of the best in the world as they prepare for the VEX Robotics World … more

Connor Van Ligten | Independent Newsmedia | 4/2/24

“Musician” is an image by Randy Johnson.

Randy Johnson photography exhibit coming to Phoenix

A Phoenix hotel will debut “51 Frames: A Randy Johnson Photography Exhibit” in May. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 4/2/24

Arizonans may be asked to vote on whether to pay restaurant workers even less than the minimum wage come November.

Arizona voters to decide if restaurants can pay tipped workers below minimum wage

PHOENIX — State lawmakers voted Tuesday to ask voters to amend the Arizona Constitution to let restaurants pay their tipped workers even less than they do now. But proponents contend it … more

By Howard Fischer
Mail | X: @azcapmedia | 4/2/24

The Chandler Public Safety Training Facility is one of about 15 city sites that will get much of its electricity from solar panels in the years ahead. The total project cost is more than $26 million, but the city will vote Thursday, April 4, on the$1.8 million for the engineering phase of the project.

Chandler council to vote on solar panel project

The Chandler City Council will discuss a $1.85 million engineering contract on Thursday that could lead to solar energy additions at roughly 15 city sites. The contract was one of three items … more

By Jason W. Brooks
Mail | X: @JasonWBrooks2 | 4/2/24

Central Arizona College receives $1.1M grant

Central Arizona College was recently awarded a $1.1 million Perkins Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with Arizona Western College, Yavapai College, and Center for the Future … more

4/2/24

Five residents have made it to the 2024 ballot for Peoria City Council.

5 candidates lined up for three seats in 2024 Peoria city council election

The deadline has now passed for candidates to submit their signatures for the 2024 Peoria City Council election, and five residents have made it to the ballot. more

By Philip Haldiman
Mail | X: @PhilipHaldiman | 4/2/24

Powerball jackpot rolls over, $50K winner sold in Phoenix

No one hit the Powerball jackpot Monday night, and the next drawing is estimated at $1.09 billion, Arizona Lottery officials said. The winning numbers for April 1 were 19, 24, 40, 42, 56, … more