One of the strengths of the tony Town of Paradise Valley is that it micromanages everything about hotels and non-residential uses. The approach helps ensure a commitment to quality with volunteers at commission and council levels that rarely let something improper or poor fall through the cracks. And, one of the bad things about the Town of Paradise Valley is … Read More
Guest Editorial: Daytrippers, Locals Essential for Tourism as Economy Emerges from COVID-19
By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale ranks as one of the top cities in the country for ‘staycations’. WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for their recreational amenities (parking, hiking) as well as factors such as homes with pools. Scottsdale ranked 7th best nationally on the list. Plano, Texas near Dallas was first. Local vacations and attracting tourists from California, other Western states … Read More
It’s Time For WestWorld of Scottsdale To Graduate
There are many tragedies from the pandemic. Cancelation of high school graduations and all of the smiles and memories that come with them is certainly one of them. That pomp and circumstance is something none of us forget, our entire lives. While some school districts have not yet thrown in the towel it seems that so many have. That’s a … Read More
AG Brnovich Announces $400,000 Awarded in Grants for First Responder Mental Health
PHOENIX – Attorney General Brnovich announced today that the Attorney General’s Office awarded nearly $400,000 in grants to community organizations that provide mental health treatment and services to first responders. The organizations will assist firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement across the state. Four different grants were awarded to organizations, including the United Phoenix Firefighters (two separate grants), EMPACT Suicide Prevention, and Marana … Read More
Virginia Korte: Jump Starting Tourism With Solid Strategies
By Virginia Korte — The past few weeks I have spent a lot of time talking about the need to diversify our economic structure in Scottsdale, bringing in different industries and high paying jobs so we don’t have an over reliance on tourism. I truly believe that we have been hit harder and remain overly vulnerable because of our lack … Read More
Guest Editorial: COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Jobs
By Recker McDowell — The economy is reopening but it is going to take time to recoup the more than 36 million jobs lost to COVID-19 and the contagion’s shutdowns. Veteran economist Elliott Pollack said Friday the economic recovery from the Coronavirus and its impacts could be a 2 to 5-year process. Economists from the University of Chicago estimate as … Read More
State Announces $300,000 To Support Seniors, Individuals With Medical Needs
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey announced today $300,000 in funding from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to organizations across the state that support senior citizens, the homebound and those who are medically fragile. The funding will support organizations that have provided much needed aid to vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19, by assisting with grocery shopping, meal deliveries, transportation to … Read More
Governor Announces Global Industry Leader TSMC To Build Advanced Semiconductor Factory In Arizona
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey has announced that following a national search, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has selected Arizona for its new U.S. advanced semiconductor factory. The project will create over 1,600 new high-tech jobs and generate thousands of additional jobs in the state for suppliers and other companies within the semiconductor industry. TSMC’s total spending on this project, … Read More
Save Our Schools Arizona Statement on Arizona Supreme Court Decision, 2020 Initiative
We are extremely disappointed in the Arizona Supreme Court ruling denying Arizona voters their fundamental right to participate in the initiative process. It would not have been difficult for the Court to grant voters both safety and their Constitutional rights, but today, they refused to do that despite the immediate availability of the E-qual online signature collection system and the … Read More
Governor Ducey Announces $500,000 For Food Banks To Fight Hunger
PHOENIX — With Arizona food banks experiencing a spike in demand, Governor Doug Ducey today announced a $500,000 grant from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund for Arizona food banks to help fight hunger. Member organizations that are part of the Association of Arizona Food Banks/Arizona Food Bank, which is receiving the grant, supply a network of nearly 1,000 food pantries and organizations … Read More