ADOT begins I-17 off-ramp expansion at Loop 303 in north Phoenix
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will begin work this weekend to expand the northbound Interstate 17 off-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive in north Phoenix.
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District of Arizona charges over two hundred people with immigration crimes during enforcement week
During the week of August 30 to September 5, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 218 individuals with immigration-related offenses.
Arizona Commerce Authority leads trade mission to strengthen ties with Taiwan
A delegation of more than 50 business, academic, and community leaders from Arizona is visiting Taiwan from September 8 to September 10, 2025.
Mexican national receives over five-year sentence for assaulting border patrol agent
Mario Garcia-Estrada, a 26-year-old Mexican national from Hidalgo, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Arizona education chief seeks $180 million boost for school safety program
The Arizona Department of Education is seeking $180 million in state funding to continue and expand its School Safety Program.
Country Club Road closing for year-long work as part of Tucson’s I-10 widening
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will begin a year-long closure of Country Club Road at Interstate 10 starting the evening of Monday, September 8.
Small business job openings at lowest level since July 2020
NFIB’s August jobs report indicates that 32% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill, a decrease of one percentage point from July.
Phoenix freeway ramp closures set for Sept. 5–8 amid ongoing improvement projects
Freeway improvement work in the Phoenix area this weekend will be limited to ramp closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Arizona House Republicans say Gov. Hobbs vetoed HB 2950
Arizona House Republicans have announced that Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2950, a legislative proposal intended to require Arizona Commerce Authority trade offices to report their activities and introduce…
Eastbound Loop 101 ramp closure begins as ADOT starts widening project
A construction project to widen the connection between Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) and State Route 51 in northeast Phoenix is set to begin this week, according to the Arizona Department…
ACC reviews utility response after storms cut solar power production
During a recent Natural Gas Infrastructure and Storage Workshop hosted by the Arizona Corporation Commission, Arizona’s two largest electric utilities reported significant losses in solar energy generation during severe storms…
APS employees mentor high schoolers at leadership symposium using robotics
APS employees recently joined the AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute to help high school students explore careers in science and technology.
Eastbound Loop 101 ramp closure marks start of widening project in northeast Phoenix
A project to widen the connection between Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) and State Route 51 in northeast Phoenix is set to begin this week, according to the Arizona Department of…
Sidewalks and lighting added to SR 73 to boost pedestrian safety
New sidewalks and lighting have been installed along State Route 73 near its intersection with State Route 260 on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.
Nick Myers appointed to Federal-State Current Issues Collaborative
On September 2, 2025, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) announced that Nick Myers, Vice Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, has been appointed to the Federal-State Current…
Arizona drivers urged to file sold notices after transferring vehicles
Most vehicle owners in Arizona are aware that signing the title is required when selling, trading, or donating a vehicle.
Loop 202 off-ramp at Alma School Road closing for reconstruction through early November
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will close the westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Alma School Road in Chandler for about 60 days, starting at 11:30 p.m. on…
Eastbound Loop 101 ramps to I-17 reopen after pavement repairs
The ramps connecting eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) to Interstate 17 in north Phoenix have reopened following a two-week closure.
District of Arizona charges over two hundred people for immigration-related crimes
During the week of August 23 to August 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 233 individuals with immigration-related offenses.
Horne responds to AG Mayes’ criticism on Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has responded to criticism from Attorney General Kris Mayes regarding the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
Detroit man convicted for setting fires to Swift Transportation semi-trailers
A federal jury has convicted Viorel Pricop, 66, of Allen Park, Michigan, on three counts of arson involving vehicles or property in interstate commerce.
Arizona Corporation Commission reviews need for expanded natural gas infrastructure
On August 26, 2025, the Arizona Corporation Commission conducted a workshop focused on the expansion of natural gas infrastructure and storage in the state.
Arizona Corporation Commission discusses expansion plans for state’s natural gas infrastructure
The Arizona Corporation Commission conducted a workshop on August 26, 2025, focused on the state’s natural gas infrastructure and storage needs.
Horne urges resignation after Maryvale High School security disruption
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has called for the resignation of two school board members following a security incident at Maryvale High School.
Arizona education department addresses ESA fraud oversight after conviction
Horne responded to recent accusations made by state Attorney General Chris Mayes regarding improper purchases within the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.