Dominion Self-Storage Opens Second East Valley Location
Dominion Self-Storage is proud to announce the opening of their second self-storage center. The state-of-the-art self-storage business is located in Queen Creek, Arizona on Germann Road, East of Power Road at 18729 Business Park Drive. More...
Rep. Gosar Calls on White House to Withdraw from Unconstitutional Paris Climate Agreement
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) joined several of his House colleagues in calling on the White House to completely withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement
SEIA Statement on Settlement Reached in Arizona
Following is a statement by Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the rate design settlement filed today with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)
Simon Perkowitz, AIA of KTGY Presents “Anchor’s Away – Design Solutions for the Disappearing...
International award-winning KTGY Architecture + Planning is pleased to announce that Simon Perkowitz, AIA, PE, a principal in the firm's Retail Studio, has been invited to participate as a roundtable facilitator at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) CenterBuild Conference held from November 29, 2016 – December 2, 2016, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. Perkowitz will present “Anchor’s Away – Design Solutions for the Disappearing Big Box Tenant,” on Thursday, December 1st, at 8:00 a.m., as part of the breakfast roundtable program. The CenterBuild Conference is the industry's premier retail design and construction conference
KTGY Director of Planning Michael Tseng Presents “Tenant Coordination – A-Z” at ICSC CenterBuild...
International award-winning KTGY Architecture + Planning is pleased to announce that Michael Tseng, director of planning for the firm's Retail Studio, has been invited to participate as a roundtable facilitator at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) CenterBuild Conference held from November 29, 2016 – December 2, 2016, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz.
No major construction closures scheduled on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend (Nov. 18-21)
No major construction closures are scheduled along Phoenix-area freeways this weekend (Nov. 18-21), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT recently completADOT Weekend Freeway Travel Advisoryed work requiring closures or significant lane restrictions on several freeway-improvement projects, including the widening of Loop 101 in the Scottsdale area and the widening of Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) in Mesa
Chandler honored as Champion of Energy Efficiency
The City of Chandler was recognized during the Salt River Project (SRP) Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards event held on Tuesday, Oct. 18. During the third annual event, SRP honored businesses for their participation in the company’s commercial energy efficiency rebate and ENERGY STAR® Homes programs and for going “above and beyond” in their efforts to create a culture of conservation and stewardship within their organizations.
Sinema and Southwest Human Development Bring Two Little Free Libraries to Sunnyslope’s Windrose Villas
Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema and Southwest Human Development opened two Little Free Libraries at Sunnyslope’s Windrose Villas. Before serving in Congress, Congresswoman Sinema worked as a social worker at Shaw Butte Elementary School and served Windrose Villas families.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates Friendly House on Grant Award to Provide Opportunities to Disconnected...
The Department of Labor will award Friendly House $911,494 through its YouthBuild program to provide job training and educational opportunities to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in construction.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates the City of Phoenix Housing Department on $2 Million Grant...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that the City of Phoenix Housing Department has been awarded a $2 million grant through its Jobs-Plus Initiative Program. The grant will help low-income public housing residents to secure higher paying jobs by connecting them with employment opportunities, educational advancement, and financial literacy services
SENATE PASSES WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BILL THAT INCLUDES SENATOR McCAIN’S ARIZONA PRIORITIES
The United States Senate today passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included five McCain provisions that reauthorize the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project, authorize funds for tribal wastewater certification, expedite permits for the removal of up to 500 acres of Salt Cedar, reduce Nogales’ financial burden for the IOI sewage pipeline and the accelerate reimbursements to tribes and states for water quality monitoring connected to the Gold King Mine spill
Flake Advances Major Arizona Drought Priority in Water Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous approval of a package of amendments to a water infrastructure bill that included two provisions sought by the Senator, including one of Arizona’s major legislative priorities for combatting drought.
Flake Seeks to Support Ban on Earmarks, Eliminate Wasteful Spending in Water Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today filed seven amendments to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that are supportive of the congressional moratorium on earmarks, eliminate wasteful spending, and increase transparency.
HUD APPROVES SETTLEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PHOENIX AND FAIR HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced today an agreement between the City of Phoenix, Arizona and two fair housing organizations resolving multiple complaints of housing discrimination. The Southwest Fair Housing Council (SFHC) and the Arizona Fair Housing Center (AFHC) alleged Phoenix violated the Fair Housing Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its administration of the City's federally funded Housing Choice Voucher program.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on VA Grants to Address Veteran Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced more than $300 million in grant awards under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to help low-income veteran families prevent homelessness
Arizona Real Estate Developer Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Falsifying Bankruptcy Record
An Arizona real estate developer was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for submitting false statements in his bankruptcy petition with the intent to conceal assets and property transfers from the bankruptcy trustee.
Hanley Investment Group Negotiates Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail Center in Phoenix Metro Area
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally-recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that Executive Vice President Eric Wohl negotiated the sale of 51st & Southern, a 15,498-square-foot multi-tenant retail property in the Phoenix metro area. The purchase price was $2,325,000
Grijalva Congratulates City of Tucson on Large Grant Award to Address Lead Paint
Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) today congratulated the City of Tucson for receiving a combined total on nearly $3 million from a Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant award and Healthy Homes Supplemental funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Rep. Grijalva, who led the Arizona Congressional Delegation’s Democratic members in writing HUD Secretary Julian Castro on behalf of the City’s grant application, released the following statement
Grijalva Introduces Legislation to Bring Deported Veterans Home
Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced legislation to establish a veteran visa program which would permit eligible deported veterans to permanently return to the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident eligible for naturalization.
Bipartisan Witnesses Testify in Strong Support of Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act
Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) released the following statement after participating in a Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources legislative hearing on his bill, H.R. 2663, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act
