Pinal County supervisors unanimously denied the Silver King Energy Center, an 8,122-acre solar and gas project near Florence Junction. The vote ends the county's largest proposed energy development.

The City of Maricopa has launched a new online dashboard allowing residents to track revenue and spending from the ½-cent transportation sales tax funding road improvements.

Casa Grande council backed recharge and a reserve in its effluent allocation strategy at a February 17 study session. A draft strategy document is expected within weeks.

Silver King Energy Center goes before Pinal County supervisors Feb. 18 after a 4-3 commission denial. The 8,122-acre project includes solar, battery, and gas generation.

Freepoint Eco-Systems plans a 44-acre, $300M+ plastic recycling plant in the Eloy Industrial Park. A local resident raised concerns about air quality violations at the company's Ohio facility.

Pinal County proposes tying air quality permit fees to the Consumer Price Index. The annual fee adjustment would take effect in 2027.

CGUHSD board approved a $7.5 million lease purchase for facility upgrades. Funds could arrive by late March 2026.

Coolidge voters will decide on the APS franchise agreement on July 21, 2026. The 25-year deal keeps the 2% franchise fee and governs utility right-of-way use.

Wave Cave Trail parking on Peralta Road closes permanently March 2. Hikers must now use the Lost Goldmine East Trailhead lot.

Casa Grande district reviews five options for PACE High School after enrollment shortfalls and budget gaps. A town hall may precede any board decision.

A 2.1-acre City Complex rezone to mixed use moves to Maricopa City Council after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.

The Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission invites artists of all levels to the annual Casa Grande on Canvas plein air painting competition on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Hunt Highway breaks apart between Queen Creek and Gilbert, leaving…

Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…

ADOT invites public feedback as its Enforcement and Compliance Division undergoes Arizona law enforcement accreditation review by ALEAP assessors arriving March 31, 2026.

A San Tan Valley resident raised concerns about the Skyline and Gary Road development at a council meeting. A Pinal County hearing is set for February 19.

Apache Junction City Council voted 5-2 to deny Roers 88 North apartments. Mayor Wilson suggested revisiting the voter-approved general plan after the denial.

Casa Grande City Council unanimously approved KPPC Advanced Chemicals' permit appeal. The semiconductor chemical plant will supply Intel and TSMC.

Sundt Construction breaks ground on Apache Junction's largest industrial building. The 65,000-sq-ft facility will create about 100 new jobs.

Apache Junction USD presents the State 48 Graduate Profile and AI guidelines. Dr. Pappalardo presented the framework to the board on January 27.

Apache Junction seniors can participate in a free GCU training program for potential TSMC employment. The program offers 16 college credits at no cost.

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Developer presents revised designs for Roers 88 North apartments in Apache Junction. Council to vote February 3 on the 300-unit downtown rental project.

Pinal County outlined San Tan Valley infrastructure projects before the town assumes control in July 2026. New signals and road work are underway.

Big Tin Cotton Gin owners ask San Tan Valley council to help relocate the historic building due to development on its current site.

Casa Grande Council rezoned 23 acres to industrial at Gila Bend Highway and Burris Road. The site joins a growing industrial area on the city's west side.

Pinal County recommended approval of a San Tan Valley commercial development near Ironwood and Ranch roads. The project joins a larger retail site near Queen Creek.

Enrolled members of Arizona's federally recognized tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver licenses and state IDs under a new law.

A septic tank manufacturer and custom home builder could bring 30 to 40 jobs to unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 18.12-acre industrial site north of Florence.

Koepnick Property San Tan Valley hearings continued to March over road access concerns. The 69-acre development proposes 340 homes south of Judd Road near Copper Basin.