U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) today introduced S. 1178, the Defending Rivers from Overreaching Policies (DROP) Act, which would ensure a timely and impartial scientific analysis of the “waters of the U.S.” jurisdiction under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act. U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) is also a sponsor.

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after successfully passing amendments on the House floor that cut wasteful federal spending at the Department of Energy (DOE), thereby attaching them to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after successfully passing amendments on the House floor that protect and promote critical water infrastructure, thereby attaching them to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a settlement today in a fraud lawsuit against My Sister's Appliance LLC (MSA), Payless Appliance (Payless) and managers Pedram and Pooneh Azizi. The defendants sell used household appliances in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. On April 14, 2015, the court approved a stipulated consent judgment that restricts the companies and managers from violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (ACFA)

The Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) identified Kevin Owens as one of their 2015 “40 under 40” award recipients. The “40 under 40” awards program was designed to recognize outstanding REALTORS® under 40 years of age who demonstrate business success, professional leadership, community involvement and industry involvement

U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after introducing the Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act which would prohibit the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing a new regulation known as Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)

U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which included Congressman Gosar’s language request prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from using any appropriated funds for the proposed “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” rule

Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema today voted in favor of H.R. 1105, legislation to repeal the estate tax and provide certainty for Arizona families and small businesses.

As the overall economy continues improving, the Phoenix offi ce sector is experiencing strong momentum in a variety of diff erent measurements. Offi ce construction, sales velocity and rents are all on the rise;however leasing activity remains muted

The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, to preserve access to manufactured housing and ensure Arizonans have an affordable path to homeownership.

The Phoenix industrial market continued to improve in the fi rst quarter of the year, posting its lowest percentage vacancy (11.8%) since Q1 2008. In that 7-year time period, the Valley’s industrial inventory gained over 32 million SF of warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and fl ex space. The most recent seven quarters have yielded the most productive net absorption gains during this period as well. This all coincides with a strong return to market fundamentals and an improving U.S. economy

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after joining the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Bill Shuster (PA-09)  in introducing the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act

One year ago today, we learned veterans at the Phoenix VA were kept on secret waiting lists, waiting months before seeing a doctor, and not getting the care they needed. These revelations were shocking and sickening. Some veterans died while waiting for care. That's absolutely unacceptable, and frankly it's un-American

A 94,885 SF South Phoenix distribution building at 2021 E. Jones Ave. in Phoenix, sold for $5,125,000 or $54.01 per SF. The seller also negotiated a sale/leaseback term to occupy the facility for 16 months

By directing your donation to Mercy Housing Southwest on April 7, 2015, you will be helping Mercy Housing provide safe, quality, service-enriched housing to thousands of Arizonans. A not-for-profit, Mercy Housing Southwest provides affordable housing to people with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and people with special needs.

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is one of four representatives leading a congressional push to secure funding for a program that ensures Arizona’s rural counties have the resources to fund firefighting, law enforcement, school construction and roads

More than 150 tribal leaders and individual landowners joined Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Michael Connor and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn at the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program) 2015 Listening Session yesterday. The event, held on the Gila River Indian Community, allowed Interior officials to share updates and hear directly from tribal communities about how the Program can best be implemented across Indian Country

Today, Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) joined volunteers with the Casa Maria Catholic Worker Community to help feed homeless and hungry members of the Tucson community. His volunteer work culminates a week of service to honor and remember the life of Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to protecting civil rights and improving the lives of farm workers

TRI-Com of Tempe, Arizona, was recently awarded a nearly $15 million contract to the Tempe-based TRI-Com Corp. to build the 4,500-square-foot splash pad at Heritage River Park, which is near the Gladden Farms neighborhood. The contract is one of the largest for the town of Marana in the 2015 1Q. The project in Marana, when it opens, will be one of the largest splash pads in the state.

A Mesa-based off road truck and SUV design and parts manufacturing company has signed for a 3-plus year lease at 308 S. Extension Rd. in Mesa. The property is comprised of a 44,004 SF and a 22,706 SF building