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Queen Creek Town Council to consider tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Queen Creek Town Council to consider tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Arizona law requires that all municipalities adopt an annual, balanced budget. The Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget totals $730.2 million. Nearly 75% of the budget is for capital infrastructure investments, with $180.6 million for transportation improvements and $172.1 million for parks and trails infrastructure.
Queen Creek seeking RFP for economic development opportunity in 'Downtown Core'

Queen Creek seeking RFP for economic development opportunity in 'Downtown Core'

The deadline for questions is 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23. Questions should be submitted through the town’s online portal.
Rio, the Phoenix Zoo's Andean bear, dies at 26

Rio, the Phoenix Zoo's Andean bear, dies at 26

"She was our last original resident of the Forest of Uco and is known for her big personality and penchant for doing things on her own schedule," said Linda Hardwick, vice president of marketing, communications and events for the Phoenix Zoo. "She successfully raised one cub in 2013, Luka, and has been housed with several males. She endeared herself to many of her keepers (and each male bear) over the years who fell in love with her independent nature."
Gov. Ducey signs bi-partisan legislation protecting victims’ rights

Gov. Ducey signs bi-partisan legislation protecting victims’ rights

The governor also signed Senate Bill 1093, sponsored by Senator J.D. Mesnard of Chandler. The bill further reduces Class 1 commercial property taxes from 16 percent to 15 percent in 2027. The property tax reduction will bring meaningful tax relief to Arizona’s small businesses.
ADOT: Southbound SR 347 restrictions near Maricopa Road start May 2

ADOT: Southbound SR 347 restrictions near Maricopa Road start May 2

The project is funded in part of Prop 400, a half-cent sales tax for regional transportation projects approved by voters in 2004. 
This week's Queen Creek area travel advisory

This week's Queen Creek area travel advisory

Planned weekend closures of the westbound State Route 24 on-ramp at Ellsworth Road will be ongoing. Brief closures of Ellsworth Road near the intersection of SR 24 for construction and extension of SR 24.
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Book your Mother's Day celebration in Queen Creek

Book your Mother's Day celebration in Queen Creek

Spoil mom this Mother's Day.
Financial advice: How to be a good money manager in retirement

Financial advice: How to be a good money manager in retirement

What steps can you take to help you become an effective money manager during your retirement years?
Gov. Ducey signs bill to expand education for in-demand industries

Gov. Ducey signs bill to expand education for in-demand industries

Arizona’s career and technical education districts (CTEDs) improve skills training and are a critical component of the school-to-career pipeline. H.B. 2034, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Udall of Mesa, makes the transition to college seamless for high school students, bringing higher education directly to their school.