By Recker McDowell — The U.S. Senate has confirmed attorney Mike Liburdi to the U.S. District Court for Arizona. Liburdi is a conservative attorney who previously served as general counsel to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. Liburdi was confirmed by a 53 to 37 vote in the very divided U.S. Senate. But both of Arizona’s U.S. Senators Martha McSally, a Republican … Read More

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. is excited to announce the expansion of its Arizona presence with the expected summer 2020 opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley. Set in the coveted resort town of Paradise Valley, Ariz., within the heart of vibrant Scottsdale, construction on The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley is well underway for the luxury property that will span over 20 … Read More

By The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Nearly $15 Million in Federal and State Funding Directed Towards Ensuring Accurate & Complete Criminal History Database/Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Individuals with Mental Health Adjudications  Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 – Over the weekend our nation witnessed two more mass shootings—the first in El Paso, Texas and the second in Dayton, … Read More

By Dana Close and Alex McLaren For the Best Scottsdale Scottsdale voters are informed, sophisticated and always want to see transparency in their city government and community institutions. Transparency is a top priority for the three bond questions on the November ballot. The 58 bond projects in Questions 1, 2 and 3 were determined through an extensive public process. Multiple … Read More

On behalf of the DC Ranch community-at-large, the DC Ranch Community Council announced its support of the three bond measures that will be on Scottsdale’s November ballot. DC Ranch is a master-planned community composed of nearly 7,000 residents in north Scottsdale. The bonds will fund 58 projects which are spread throughout the entire city and address a variety of areas … Read More

By Recker McDowell — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has evolved when it comes to marijuana. Technology start up ALTA is now part of Brnovich’s Fintech Sandbox program. The Arizona effort allows innovative companies to start operating and test out their business models as they gain state licenses. ALTA’s innovation is that it offers digital payment solutions to medical marijuana … Read More

By Recker McDowell — Harkins Theatres is moving its headquarters to a new mixed-use development on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Harkins will keep its Scottsdale address with the move. But it will be moving from its current home in the city of Scottsdale to the Salt River Community. Harkins expects to move 260 employees into the new … Read More

By Recker McDowell — The campaign in favor of three Scottsdale bond questions on the November ballot is seeing diverse support. That support is manifesting itself in different ways from different supporters. The For The Best Scottsdale Campaign: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3 has picked up public safety endorsements. The Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association and Police Officers … Read More