Gilbert celebrating Economic Development and Travel and Tourism Week

By Giselle Rances | May 9, 2018

Mayor Jenn Daniels has declared May 6-12 as Economic Development and Travel and Tourism Week in Gilbert.

Analysis: Arizona has the 15th highest foreclosure rate for first quarter

By Arizona Business Daily | May 9, 2018

One in 663 properties in Arizona started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Cochise County launches new free dump days program

By Giselle Rances | May 8, 2018

Cochise County recently relaunched its free dump days program called “One Trip, One Ton, One Time.”

Eastbound I-10 exit ramp at 59th Avenue closed

By Soutrik Das | May 7, 2018

The eastbound I-10 off-ramp at 59th Avenue is now permanently shut down as part of the interchange project to connect the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway with Interstate 10 in the West Valley.

Governor fighting for 20 percent pay raise for teachers

By Soutrik Das | May 6, 2018

With teachers across the state on strike April 26 through May 3, Gov. Doug Ducey said he is working to increase salaries for educators in Arizona.

Avondale Public Library will accept food for fines through May

By Soutrik Das | May 5, 2018

In an effort to fill the shelves of local food banks, Avondale Public Library will accept non-perishable food items in exchange for fines through its Food for Fines program.

Credit Union West honors U.S. military veterans with reserved parking space

By Soutrik Das | May 4, 2018

Credit Union West is honoring those who serve in the military with reserved parking spaces for veterans at six of its branch locations in Phoenix.

Analysis: Pima, Yuma and Cochise counties have highest property tax rates in Arizona

By Arizona Business Daily | May 1, 2018

With an effective property tax rate of 1.04 percent, Pima County has the highest tax rate among Arizona counties, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Pima County offers resources to promote air quality by ending engine idling

By Giselle Rances | Apr 30, 2018

The PDEQ will launch an educational program about the dangers of vehicle pollution.

Ducey pledges teachers will receive 20 percent raise by 2020

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has announced a 20 percent salary increase for Arizona teachers, in addition to plans to restore recession-era cuts for the next five years.

Analysis: Homeowners in Hawaii, Alabama, Colorado pay lowest property tax rate in U.S.

By Arizona Business Daily | Apr 20, 2018

With an effective property tax rate of about 0.33 percent, Honolulu has the lowest property tax rate among U.S. cities, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Ducey signs bill extending tax incentives for Rio Nuevo

By Soutrik Das | Apr 18, 2018

The Tucson Metro Chamber conveyed its gratitude to Gov. Doug Ducey and state Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) for their leadership in passing House Bill 2456, which extended tax incentives for Rio Nuevo to 2035.

Buchanan accepts role as research fellow at U of A's Freedom Center

By John Breslin | Apr 16, 2018

Professor Allen Buchanan has enjoyed a diverse career, but the work is far from over as he anticipates contemplating weighty issues surrounding human morality and evolution in his new position as a research fellow with the Freedom Center at the University of Arizona.

Analysis: Arizona homeowners pay the 11th lowest property tax rate in the U.S.

By Arizona Business Daily | Apr 13, 2018

With an effective tax rate of 0.68 percent, Arizona has the 11th lowest tax rate among U.S. states and the District of Columbia, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Analysis: Indiana homeowners pay the 28th highest property tax rate in the U.S.

By Indiana Business Daily | Apr 13, 2018

With an effective tax rate of 0.9 percent, Indiana has the 28th highest tax rate among U.S. states and the District of Columbia, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Arizona ranks 5th in national economic momentum index

By Soutrik Das | Apr 11, 2018

A recent index of State Economic Momentum, a quarterly report published by Washington, D.C., ranked Arizona No. 5 in the nation for its economic growth.

Foundations join with governor to help expand Pathways to Prosperity program

By John Breslin | Apr 11, 2018

Four foundations and Gov. Doug Ducey are partnering with a center to lead a program to better marry the state's public education system to the needs of employers now and into the future.

Ducey pays tribute to state's first woman governor

By Soutrik Das | Apr 11, 2018

The governor of Arizona: Douglas A. Ducey officially proclaimed April 5, 2018, as Rose Mofford Day, in the memory of Arizona's first woman governor Rose Mofford.

Surprise plans for sale of up to $40 million in bonds

By Giselle Rances | Apr 10, 2018

In response to the upgrade of the City of Surprise’s General Obligation (GO) bond rating by Standard and Poor's, the City Council has authorized the first-ever Decide Surprise bond sale.

State Supreme Court rules vote on school choice initiative will take place

By John Breslin | Apr 5, 2018

Justices ruled those filing a challenge to the ballot initiative had no standing to question the validity of some of the more than 75,000 signatures presented by grass roots organizations and public school educators.

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