This is a place where free speech and public debate are welcomed and encouraged. The Speakers’ Corner originated in the mid-19th century at London’s Hyde Park. The concept spread worldwide both physically and now virtually. Here at the Arizona Progress & Gazette, we are presenting this platform in the form of question-and-answer style interviews with people who have had a … Read More
New Poll Shows Buckeye Residents Don’t Like Tax Hikes Or Plastic Pipes
Tax hikes and shoddy plastic sewer pipes are a real problem for Buckeye voters. That’s according to a poll conducted in late February by respected Arizona-based pollster Data Orbital, the most accurate state pollster during the 2020 election cycle. The new poll, on behalf of Building Products Company shows residents are opposed to a property tax hike to pay for … Read More
Axon Stock Hits New High. So Why Does It Need To Make A Quick Buck By Rezoning Its Property In Scottsdale
Axon, which has made a fortune manufacturing tasers, is flush with cash these days as Axon stock is shattering new records and is currently selling for more than $250 dollars a share up from $98 a share in 2022. Investor’s Business Daily reports Axon’s third-quarter earnings increased 70%, following 150% and 96% in the prior two quarters. Axon raised its … Read More
Diving Deeper Into The Recent Scottsdale Poll Numbers
The recent poll commissioned by The Arizona Progress & Gazette has provided some interesting insights about how residents feel about the current status of Scottsdale, the people leading the city, and some important issues facing residents and voters. Today we break down the numbers further and interpret some dynamics behind the responses. Right Direction/Wrong Direction • 41.8% believe Scottsdale is … Read More
BREAKING: Additional Scottsdale Polling Information With Some Good News And Some OK News For Those Who Want To See More Resources For Public Safety, Preserve, And Parks
The recent survey the Arizona Progress & Gazette commissioned on Scottsdale politics and issues (including Monday’s results released on the 2024 Mayor’s race and Tuesday’s post on Axon’s efforts to add nearly 2,000 apartments to its previously approved plans) also provides a fascinating peak into the electorate’s mood when it comes to two key issues that may appear on the … Read More
Hugely Unpopular Upzoning Plan, New Scottsdale Poll Reveals
Taser Manufacturer Axon’s Attempts To Get Zoning For Nearly 2,000 Apartments in North Scottsdale Opposed By 67% According To New Scottsdale Poll Yesterday we released the findings of a recent poll we commissioned on the upcoming Scottsdale Mayor’s race. Today we release more results on a big project that has been creating headlines of late. Tomorrow we will share interesting … Read More
Breaking: New Poll Shows Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega Leads 2024 Competitors
The Arizona Progress & Gazette’s commitment to keeping you informed goes beyond reporting. We also want to know your take on local government. Just ahead of Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega’s State of the City address, the Arizona Progress & Gazette commissioned a poll on how Scottsdale residents feel about their city, the people running it, and a list of high-profile … Read More
Silent Majority Indicates The Marketplace Is Demanding A New Market In North Phoenix
We came across an interesting item in the North Valley we thought worthy of passing along as it isn’t every day one sees opposition to a neighborhood grocery store, especially in an area that has a dearth of them. The emerging neighborhoods around Deer Valley Road and Black Mountain Boulevard in “Desert Ridge” have a lot going for them. Great … Read More
Lessons For Scottsdale: A Proposed New Hospital Flagstaff Went On Life Support Long Before A Public Vote
When Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) sought to move seven miles south to the Fort Tuthill area, they may have expected some pushback but nothing like the avalanche of opposition that forced a public vote that would see more than 70% of Flagstaff voters rejecting the idea no November 7th. The Flagstaff City Council vote in June to rezone 100 acres … Read More
Guest Editorial: Proposal To Address Nursing Home Staff Shortages May Not Be The Cure The Feds Are Looking For
By Jaime Roberts and David Voepel Thirty-six percent of Arizona’s population is seniors – more than 2.5 million residents. Of those 2.5 million, thousands are residents in our long term care facilities. It takes an army of devoted caregivers to look after our seniors, and their commitment to serve is unmatched. The long term care profession is at a critical … Read More