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University of Arizona plans Maricopa workshop on using satellite data for irrigation
The University of Arizona’s Maricopa Agricultural Center is hosting a May workshop to show growers how to convert OpenET evapotranspiration data into field-level irrigation decisions. The training is designed for Arizona producers trying to make more informed water-use choices during a period of continuing supply stress.
Pinal County supervisors get a primer on data centers as projects gather near Maricopa
Pinal County leaders held a work session to understand what incoming data-center proposals could mean for water, power and the local economy. The discussion did not settle the debate, but it showed how quickly Arizona’s AI and cloud infrastructure boom is reaching communities south of the Phoenix metro core.
Chandler opens registration for spring Code Enforcement Resident Academy
Chandler is bringing back its three-week Code Enforcement Resident Academy this spring, with sessions set for May 12, 19 and 26 at Sunset Library. The city says the program is designed to help residents understand how code enforcement works and how neighborhoods can stay safe, clean and well maintained.
Scottsdale says Prop. 490 sales tax is already funding visible park and preserve upgrades
Scottsdale says the voter-approved 0.15% Parks & Preserve sales tax is already producing tangible work less than a year after taking effect. The city points to new sod, plants, trees, storm repairs and preserve maintenance as early proof that the funding stream is changing how quickly park and trail projects can move.
Chandler plans Asian American Community Connection event for AAPI Heritage Month
Chandler is inviting the public to an Asian American Community Connection gathering on May 12 at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center. City officials describe it as a free evening focused on networking, listening and community dialogue in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
APS agrees to stop hot-weather power shutoffs at 95 degrees
Arizona Public Service agreed to a new shutoff rule as part of a $7 million settlement with the state. The utility will no longer disconnect residential customers for nonpayment when forecast highs reach 95 degrees or more, expanding protections beyond the old summer calendar window.
Arizona launches $3 million after-school childcare grant program
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $3 million statewide grant round aimed at lowering child-care costs for working families. The Bright Futures AZ Out-of-School Time program will support 59 providers and is expected to reach more than 2,500 children ages 5 to 12.
Planned ICE detention site in Surprise is cut back sharply
A proposed immigration detention project in Surprise has been reduced from 1,500 beds to 542 as federal plans run into local resistance and internal DHS review. The Arizona development was cited as part of a broader pullback on controversial warehouse-style detention expansion.
Burlington breaks ground on Buckeye distribution center
Burlington Stores has started work on a future distribution center in Buckeye that the Arizona Commerce Authority said is expected to open in 2028. The project is being described as one of the retailer’s most advanced facilities, with automation and upgraded logistics technology built into the operation.
Arizona Tech Week launches with statewide schedule and thousands expected
The Arizona Commerce Authority said the inaugural Arizona Tech Week ran April 6 through April 12 as a decentralized statewide event intended to draw thousands of attendees. Organizers positioned it as a showcase for Arizona’s technology leadership and backed it with a shared event and RSVP system for participating hosts.
Citadelle Center Adds New Dining, Wellness, and Beauty Tenants
Citadelle Center in Glendale has announced a new wave of tenant growth with the arrivals of Pizzicata, Fit Mind Wellness, and Estetika Beauty Clinic. The updates strengthen the center's mix of food, mental health, beauty, and everyday-service offerings near Arrowhead Ranch.
FAA schedules Phoenix-area workshops on airspace modernization
The FAA is planning four virtual public workshops in May tied to the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project, which would update satellite-based flight procedures serving Sky Harbor and nearby airports. Residents will be able to hear an overview of the proposal, review findings from the draft environmental assessment, and ask FAA staff questions directly.