Law enforcement evacuated businesses in San Tan Valley due to a suspicious package at a post office, with the bomb squad called in and a suspect description released.

Phoenix Water Services Department launched Drought Sim, a game allowing users to manage city water during drought, educating them on the complexity of water resource management.

Chandler City Council votes to adopt over 30 code amendments affecting land use, zoning, and more, sparking land development and preservation changes.

An audit found that Arizona may have lost millions due to low rent charged to Saudi-owned firm Fondomonte for land and water use, raising concerns over resource management and aquifer sustainability.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort is planning an expansion that includes new guest rooms, a high-end restaurant, and additional luxury amenities.

Arizona State University partners with the U.S. government on a $13.8 million project to enhance the U.S. semiconductor industry through supply chain and workforce advancements.

Amkor Technology Inc. is investing $2 billion in a new semiconductor packaging plant in Peoria, creating 2,000 jobs and strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

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".