Recently, the Paradise Valley Independent did a commendable job reporting on the Town of Paradise Valley Planning Commission’s rejection of a proposed supersizing of the SmokeTree Hotel property. You can read it here. The last quote in the story, propagated by the development’s zoning attorney, said this: “ . . . in order to build a new resort that’s going … Read More
Guest Editorial: A New Field Of Dreams For Scottsdale?
By Scottsdale Pinetop In the world of Twitter, it’s not hard for news to get around fast – especially when it’s good news. According to a tweet earlier today by Scottsdale Progress Editor Wayne Schutsky, Scottsdale Unified School District is in negotiations with Phoenix Rising Football Club to potentially lease the district’s property on 68th Street and Oak Street, which currently … Read More
Record-Setting DREAMer Musical Seeks to Perform at White House When President-Elect Biden Reverses Trump Policies
(PHOENIX) – Americano! – a record-setting musical production based on the life of a DREAMer – has reached out to the incoming Biden Administration via a letter sent December 2, 2020 to propose a special performance at The White House. It would help celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden’s pending reversal of President Donald Trump’s policies and follow in the footsteps of … Read More
Leading Arizona Business Owner And Retired Judge Challenge Proposition 208. Lawsuit Insists The Tax Hike Violates the Arizona Constitution On Multiple Fronts
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ.) Litigation has been filed challenging the largest income tax hike in Arizona history. The lawsuit was filed by Scottsdale’s Rose Law Group on behalf of Ann Siner, CEO and Founder of My Sister’s Closet, and retired Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Buttrick. The litigation was filed after the vote was canvassed. The lawsuit does not challenge the … Read More
Community Spotlight: Local Teen Star Takes Center Stage For Charity
Today is #GiveTuesday! A time to shine a spotlight on charitable organizations and nonprofits impacting our communities. Where individuals from around the world will come together to celebrate causes close to their hearts. And as many of these organizations are continuing to struggle during these unprecedented times, now is the time to give back – whether it’s monetary donations or … Read More
Guest Editorial: Rural Town Council Says Nope To Dope
By Scottsdale Pinetop Earlier today, Arizona officials certified the Nov. 3rd election results and confirmed Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. This is the second time in over seven decades that a Democrat will carry Arizona and caps a long, slow political transition that turned a traditionally Republican stronghold to a battleground swing state. But this blue swing didn’t just stop … Read More
Special Feature: Most Read Stories From This Week
Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Scottsdale’s Multiple-Front Threat The results of Scottsdale’s elections are the talk of the town, and other towns. Many are now suggesting their capital will bypass Scottsdale altogether rather than navigate the political morass they believe is inevitable Read full story here. Bad … Read More
Guest Editorial: Something To Be Grateful For
By Scottsdale Pinetop There’s no question that 2020 has been a year full of surprises. And as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday where relatives and friends come together to enjoy a special meal, the number of cases continues to rise throughout the state – leaving many families in a difficult situation both financially and physically. But one Scottsdale-based company … Read More
Guest Editorial: Expanding Scottsdale’s Bicycle Footprint Is A Smart Move
By Scottsdale Pinetop From trains, planes and automobiles – and back to the good old bicycle. It’s the changing reality for many cities across the country. As the world works to control and eventually stop the spread of COVID-19, the pandemic has people abandoning their vehicles and turning to cycling as a resilient, reliable and recreational way of getting around. … Read More
Constitutional Litigator, Tim Keller, Joins Gen Justice Keller Expands Gen Justice’s Fight To Help Foster Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona – Gen Justice has hired attorney Tim Keller to direct and expand its national work protecting the constitutional interests of abandoned and abused children. Keller has been serving as a Senior Attorney for the Institute for Justice, where he directed their educational choice litigation and led the legal team that secured this year’s U.S. Supreme Court victory in Espinoza v. … Read More