You have to have been living under a rock to not hear about President Donald Trump’s fight against our neighbors to the north, Canada. Between threatening tariffs to repeatedly suggesting that America should annex Canada as the “51st state”, it has singlehandedly caused a significant fissure in what has traditionally been a very strong relationship. While it is easy to … Read More
The Consequences of Acting First, Asking Questions Later
Whether or not we want to admit it, nearly all of us value action over words from our politicians. It’s why the first 100 days of a presidential administration are considered the most important: it’s a gauge of an elected official’s ability to DO after a year or so of talking about what they would do. We elect people for … Read More
Axon’s Sham Poll Distorts The Truth, Tazes The Facts, And Buries the Lead
New Axon “Push Poll,” A Joke Of A Public Opinion Survey, Ignores The Real Issue: A 1,900 Unit Unwanted Apartment Complex In Scottsdale Which Would Be The Largest In State History Axon Seeks Support For Special Interest Legislation That Would Effectively Cancel An Election In Scottsdale And Destroy Voting Rights Across Arizona (Scottsdale, Ariz.) It’s all about a giant apartment … Read More
REP. JOSEPH CHAPLIK CONDEMNS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF SB1543 – AXON’S ATTEMPT TO FORCE 1,900 UNWANTED APARTMENTS ON SCOTTSDALE
Representative Joseph Chaplik issued this statement after the House International Trade Committee passed SB1543. “I speak on behalf of Scottsdale residents in expressing our outrage and frustration at the committee passage of SB1543. This bill is a brazen attempt by one man to overturn the will of voters and retroactively force 1,900 unwanted apartments on the city of Scottsdale, using … Read More
Yet Another Fraud in Scottsdale…Are We Officially Fraud Central in Arizona?
It was only weeks ago that we had written about yet another fraud cause born out of Scottsdale was that had been prosecuted. And was had thought, perhaps naively, that it would be months and months before another similar case came to our attention…but we were wrong. Recently Christopher Galvin was convicted of defrauding an investor out of $100,000 as part of … Read More
The Next Iconic Scottsdale Event is In the Books: Scottsdale Art Week
This past weekend ended up being a landmark one for the city of Scottsdale. The inaugural Scottsdale Art Week happened, as the city was transformed into a haven of artistry for creators from around the country, and where art fans from the entire region descended upon WestWorld to view, reflect, and purchase. There have been numerous art events in the … Read More
Saguaro U – the High School’s Surprising Ability to Produce NFL Players
It has been over one month since the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles satisfied nearly the entire football fanbase (save some Taylor Swift fans) by absolutely creaming the Kansas City Chiefs. But lest one thinks that we will receive extended rest from the football season, that rest is officially over. Free agency has started with a few big signings and … Read More
What the Arizona Opera Loses, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Gains: A Surprising Switch is a Win for Scottsdale
Career changes are normal, but rarely does one move from the top of one industry to the top of another. Even rarer still is when one doesn’t have to move cities in order to do so, but a recent career move that encompassed all of this exemplifies the talent of the person involved as well as the level of respect … Read More
An AP&G Exclusive: Our Interview with Scottsdale City Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Jan Dubauskas
Councilwoman, thank you so much for your time. We know that our readership would love to learn more about you and appreciate that you’ve given us the opportunity to show them. For any newly elected official, there is always some disconnect between what they thought the position would be and what it actually is. What has been a pleasant surprise … Read More
Skattebo Prepares for NFL Draft (and Prepares to Pay Up)
Arizona State football had an absolutely magical season this past year, defying everyone’s expectations and energizing the entire region by winning the Pac 12 division and taking #3 Texas to double overtime in the playoffs in perhaps the best game of the year in college football. Phenom running back Cam Skattebo was a big reason for this, and as he … Read More