No one likes it when lawyers get involved (except for lawyers themselves). Legal battles always lead to an incredible amount of money spent and rarely is anyone truly satisfied with a result (again, except for the lawyers). Thus when a recent headline hit the wire, it had us double-taking: the city is suing itself. Wait, what? Yes, put more specifically, … Read More
Breaking News
Axon has resubmitted plans for massive project in north Scottsdale.
ASM versus Optima: Where Economic Growth Battles Quality of Life
We all want economic growth, and Arizona (and Scottsdale, more specifically) has been on fire in that regard recently. This has been optimized by the massive recent announcement by semiconductor-adjacent giant ASM, which recently announced an absolutely mammoth expansion in Scottsdale (you can learn more about it here). But as with anything mammoth, there will be winners and there will … Read More
Scottsdale Mayoral Campaign Update: Where Do the Candidates Stand?
The Scottsdale Mayoral run-off between Mayor David Ortega and Lisa Borowsky is entering its final stages, and there are a number of things we can glean from the final stretch. First, the last campaign finance reports of note have been released, and that offers crucial insight. Q3 was a very strong fundraising quarter for Mayor Ortega, raising $113K and leaving … Read More
The District 4 House Race: The Richest State House Race in Arizona History?
Regular readers of this blog (or other political nerds who simply haven’t come across the Arizona Progress & Gazette yet) understand that the race to control both the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate is an incredibly tight and important one. With mere one seat advantages in both the House and Senate, Arizona Republicans’ control of both chambers … Read More
A Fascinating New Dynamic In Scottsdale
As reported here, Axon is plotting to bring its highly controversial and widely opposed plan to build the largest apartment complex in Scottsdale history back to the lame-duck Scottsdale City Council following the November 5thelection. The units would adjoin its previously pledged and approved corporate headquarters. Axon clearly believes it has the best chance to secure 4 (or 5 votes if … Read More
Guest Editorial: Vote Jacobs, Beasley, Hassler for SUSD Governing Board
By Jan Dubauskas We are SUSD parents. All five of our children have attended SUSD schools; our two little girls currently attend Copper Ridge Elementary School. Our older children received excellent educations. Unfortunately, the District’s stark decline in academic performance and sharp decline in enrollment is noticeable to all parents – and it’s alarming. Parents expect the District to provide … Read More
Today’s Most Powerful Editorial That Will Not Make The Veep’s Day
Repost from the New York Post I never thought that I would fear for my life in my own home until it happened this year. In 2023, I began to notice significant changes in my apartment complex in Aurora, Colo., less than 20 miles from the sanctuary city of Denver. Local media have since reported that officials began busing illegal Venezuelan migrants into the area … Read More
Big Money for Mediocre Results: Phoenix Suns Tickets Skyrocket in Price. Why?
We’re only about one week away from the start of the NBA season, and with it comes a degree of hope for Phoenix Suns fans. The star-studded core of their roster is coming back, and with it point guard Tyus Jones to add some ball movement capability. While parting ways with a head coach in the middle of a championship … Read More
A Biannual Scourge: Political Sign Destroyers
Every two years, we all know what’s coming in Maricopa County; every single intersection with any traffic at all is inundated with street signs. All four corners sign six, eight, or ten signs put end-to-end, some towering over others, some with passive-aggressive mini-signs put next to them. It has turned into the lowest level of politicking, typified by boring designs … Read More