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Maricopa Launches Transportation Sales Tax Dashboard to Track Road Funding

Maricopa Launches Transportation Sales Tax Dashboard to Track Road Funding

Feb 19, 2026
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 Effluent Allocation Strategy: Council Backs Recharge and Reserve

Casa Grande Effluent Allocation Strategy: Council Backs Recharge and Reserve

Feb 18, 2026
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, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Feb 17, 2026
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.
Coolidge APS Franchise Election Set for July 2026

Coolidge APS Franchise Election Set for July 2026

Feb 11, 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.
San Tan Valley Backs Federal Study of Hunt Highway East-West Route

San Tan Valley Backs Federal Study of Hunt Highway East-West Route

Feb 8, 2026

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

Florence Approves License for Cross-Border Fiber Network Route

Florence Approves License for Cross-Border Fiber Network Route

Feb 8, 2026

Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…

ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

Feb 7, 2026
ADOT invites public feedback as its Enforcement and Compliance Division undergoes Arizona law enforcement accreditation review by ALEAP assessors arriving March 31, 2026.
San Tan Valley Infrastructure Projects: County Details Roads, Signals

San Tan Valley Infrastructure Projects: County Details Roads, Signals

Jan 23, 2026
Pinal County outlined San Tan Valley infrastructure projects before the town assumes control in July 2026. New signals and road work are underway.
Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD

Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD

Jan 20, 2026
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.
County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

Jan 16, 2026
Pinal County planners voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 8,122-acre Silver King Energy Center. Commissioners questioned economic benefits and mixed-use plans for the $2.9 billion project.
US 60 Closure Between Superior and Miami Jan. 20-22: Detour Info

US 60 Closure Between Superior and Miami Jan. 20-22: Detour Info

Jan 15, 2026
US 60 will be closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20-22 for bridge replacement; a 75-mile detour via SR 177 and SR 77 will be in place.
CG Link Transit Expands Service Area in Casa Grande

CG Link Transit Expands Service Area in Casa Grande

Jan 12, 2026
CG Link transit expansion brings on-demand bus service to north Casa Grande. New coverage includes senior communities and the post office.
Cities Oppose FCC Cell Tower Fast-Track Rules: 200M+ Americans

Cities Oppose FCC Cell Tower Fast-Track Rules: 200M+ Americans

Jan 11, 2026
Major U.S. cities and counties representing over 200 million Americans formally oppose FCC cell tower fast-track rules, citing threats to local control and public safety.
Silver King Returns: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Silver King Returns: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Jan 9, 2026
Silver King returns with up to 2 GW of solar, battery, and gas generation. Pinal County commission votes January 15.
US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled Jan. 13-15

US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled Jan. 13-15

Jan 9, 2026
ADOT announces US 60 closures between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 13-15 for bridge replacement, with a 75-mile detour in place.
SR 347 Improvement Project Moves Forward with Sundt Construction

SR 347 Improvement Project Moves Forward with Sundt Construction

Jan 9, 2026
ADOT has selected Sundt Construction for the $396 million SR 347 Improvement Project, with construction on the 15-mile Maricopa corridor expected to begin summer 2026.
Florence Water Service Times Change Under New Town Schedule

Florence Water Service Times Change Under New Town Schedule

Jan 7, 2026
Florence Council approved a code update aligning water service hours with its new four-day workweek. Standard fees now apply Monday–Thursday.
State Route 238 lane restrictions planned Jan. 7

State Route 238 lane restrictions planned Jan. 7

Jan 7, 2026
ADOT advises drivers to expect delays on SR 238 near Maricopa on Jan. 7 due to lane restrictions for pavement maintenance from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Casa Grande Cactus Mine Effluent Deal Advances

Casa Grande Cactus Mine Effluent Deal Advances

Jan 6, 2026
Casa Grande council approves effluent negotiations with the Cactus Mine. The copper project would use up to 1,300 acre-feet of treated wastewater annually.
I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 4-10

I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 4-10

Jan 4, 2026
Plan for overnight I-10 lane restrictions through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor near the Gila River bridge from Jan. 4-10 for barrier placement and inspection work.
Florence Issues Lead Notice for Unconfirmed Pipe Materials

Florence Issues Lead Notice for Unconfirmed Pipe Materials

Jan 1, 2026
Town of Florence sent drinking water lead notices on Dec. 17, 2025. Residents with unconfirmed pipe materials receive health guidance and testing options.
Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Pinal County Residents Losing Local Control Under New State, Federal Laws

Dec 31, 2025
A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.
Florence Water Quality Notice: Elevated Nitrate Levels

Florence Water Quality Notice: Elevated Nitrate Levels

Dec 31, 2025
The Town of Florence issued a water quality notice after Backup Well #4 tested at 13.6 mg/L nitrate, exceeding the 10 mg/L standard, though the isolated well was not supplying the system
Pinal County Supervisors Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Pinal County Supervisors Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Dec 27, 2025
Pinal County supervisors unanimously approve 800 MW Cactus Wren battery storage facility. SRP confirms active procurement discussions for the Maricopa-area project.
Attaway Road & SR 287 Nightly Lane Closures Jan 5–7

Attaway Road & SR 287 Nightly Lane Closures Jan 5–7

Dec 26, 2025
ADOT announces nightly lane closures at Attaway Road and SR 287 from January 5–7, 2026, for paving and road repair; detour routes available.
Apache Junction Rejects All Nine Fiber Installation Bids

Apache Junction Rejects All Nine Fiber Installation Bids

Dec 26, 2025
Apache Junction Council rejected all nine fiber installation bids after costs exceeded the $1.25 million budget. Staff will redesign the project scope.
San Tan Valley Water and Housing: Builders Face Supply Limits

San Tan Valley Water and Housing: Builders Face Supply Limits

Dec 20, 2025
State groundwater restrictions limit new housing to areas with secured water supplies. A builders' representative explained how this affects San Tan Valley.
No Arizona Highway Closures Scheduled for Holiday Weekends

No Arizona Highway Closures Scheduled for Holiday Weekends

Dec 20, 2025
ADOT confirms no scheduled highway closures for Arizona holiday travel from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5, with safety tips for drivers on I-17 and I-10.
Free Shade Trees for SRP Customers: Register for 2026 Virtual Workshops

Free Shade Trees for SRP Customers: Register for 2026 Virtual Workshops

Dec 19, 2025
SRP electric customers across central Arizona can register for free virtual shade tree workshops in January and February 2026 and receive two desert-adapted trees.
US 60 Road Closures: No Holiday Restrictions Dec. 19 – Jan. 5

US 60 Road Closures: No Holiday Restrictions Dec. 19 – Jan. 5

Dec 19, 2025
No US 60 road closures or lane restrictions are planned east of Superior from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5, with full closures resuming Jan. 6-8 for the Queen Creek Bridge project.
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