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.

Florence 2026 State of the Town covered road projects, Florence Copper's expansion, financial reserves, and growth planning. Here is what residents need to know.

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office confirmed that 60 non-citizens voted…

Arizona's 2026 primary election moves from August 4 to July 21 after Governor Hobbs signs legislation ensuring compliance with federal ballot deadlines for military and overseas voters.

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.

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

Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…

The Town of Florence Council unanimously adopted a five-year strategic…

San Tan Valley Town Council reviewed draft town code articles covering finance, police and courts. The full code must be adopted before July 1.

San Tan Valley's town manager reported on eight Arizona bills affecting local authority over design, permitting, zoning, and road funds at the Feb. 4 meeting.

San Tan Valley's Town Council formed a planning advisory committee to review development cases. Seven residents were appointed to serve.

Only two nonprofits have applied for Apache Junction's $100,000 in health funding—down from seven in prior years. Deadline: January 31.

San Tan Valley residents helped pay into a transportation tax…

San Tan Valley seeks voice in county zoning cases during transition period. Council directs staff to form advisory committee before July 1 handoff.

Apache Junction annexed 16.15 acres of Meridian Drive. The Meridian Drive annexation unifies police patrol and simplifies permits for development.

San Tan Valley launches a logo design competition with a $2,500 prize for residents. Council chose community input over professional branding firms.

San Tan Valley Council received TPT information January 21st, 2026. Staff will research tax options. No action was taken.

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.

Federal court ordered FCC to address child safety evidence. Four years later, Pinal County breaks ground on towers at schools.

San Tan Valley's first budget season begins. Finance consultant explains tax rates, spending limits, and revenue options for the newly incorporated town.

San Tan Valley received state revenue approval and leased its first office on January 7. Six town positions are now posted.

Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley addressed San Tan Valley's council on January 7, 2026, to discuss partnership and transportation priorities.

Four Florence Town Council seats are open for the 2026 Primary Election—learn candidate filing deadlines, signature requirements, and how to run for office.

Florence Council approved a code update aligning water service hours with its new four-day workweek. Standard fees now apply Monday–Thursday.

Florence Council approved notice for proposed sales tax increase from 2% to 3.5%. Public hearing set for March 17, 2026.

A new Arizona law eliminates public hearings for many development approvals. Federal proposals would further limit local control over cell towers.

San Tan Valley council reviewed the first three articles of its new town code. The code will replace county regulations currently governing the area.

The Town of Florence announces four open Town Council seats for the August 2026 Primary Election—learn how to file your candidacy and key deadlines.

The City of Maricopa releases the Public Review Draft of the Advancing Maricopa General Plan Update—submit your feedback by February 6, 2026.