Phoenix is expediting its plat approval process for developers to help ease the city's housing crunch, enabling a quicker transition from planning to building affordable homes.

The U.S. Forest Service faces potential budget cuts ahead of the 2024 wildfire season, threatening resource allocation for wildland firefighting efforts and prompting concerns about fire suppression and prevention amid increasing fire risks.

The former Metrocenter mall in Phoenix is set for spring demolition and redevelopment into a multifamily and commercial project with over 2,600 units, costing $850 million. The initiative aims to boost local job creation and housing.

Arizona's university presidents seek increased state funding, citing a direct correlation between higher education investment and the state’s economic growth, as future jobs will require educated workers.

New York officials and residents worry about Governor Hochul's proposed $60 million cut to the CHIPS program for road funding, as reported by The North Salem Post.

Two Arizona bills aim to address housing affordability; HB 2815 would streamline housing on church land, while HB 2570, allegedly reducing local zoning control, seeks to promote "starter homes".

Arizona regulators are set to vote on an APS rate hike that could raise electric bills by an average of 11%. Critics challenge the need for such an increase.

Phoenix has a 25% office space vacancy post-pandemic, contrasting with San Fernando Valley's low 1.4% industrial vacancy, as covered in CBRE and NAI Capital reports.

Old Dominion is building a new freight terminal in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to generate 300-350 jobs and has been approved by the local planning commission.

Arizona State University ranks 34th worldwide for graduate employability, according to a recent survey by GEURS, also highlighting the university's solid industry partnerships and experiential learning focus.

The Biden administration announces $970 million in grants for upgrades to 114 U.S. airports, targeting concourses, baggage systems, and new terminals.

Residents in Laveen are debating proposed developments, including a mixed-use complex and a medical marijuana dispensary, amid concerns over community impact and preservation.

A 14-year-old Phoenix entrepreneur donates to the hospital that treated her as an infant and successfully runs a pretzel business, without a storefront, using Instagram.