Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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Phoenix approves trash and recycling rate hike for July 1
Phoenix City Council approved a residential solid-waste rate increase on April 22. New trash and recycling charges start July 1, 2026.
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Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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Gilbert’s proposed Target store near Higley and Ocotillo is stirring traffic and neighborhood concerns
Gilbert AZ – A Target-linked retail rezoning near Higley and Ocotillo is moving through review as neighbors press concerns about traffic, noise, and fit.
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Glendale’s Thunderbird Conservation Park trailhead closures will reshape access through 2027
Glendale AZ – Thunderbird Conservation Park is keeping trails open, but staged trailhead closures started April 6 and will affect parking and access through 2027.
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Gilbert’s utility bill audit and April rate hike are colliding — what residents should watch now
Gilbert AZ – April utility bills now reflect approved 2026 rate increases while the town’s billing audit continues, leaving residents focused on accuracy and costs.
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Phoenix approves a smaller trash-rate hike after public input — what changes on July 1
Phoenix AZ – City Council approved a reduced trash and recycling rate increase that starts July 1, raising residential bills from $37.32 to $42.32.
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Scottsdale may swap a planned Dynamite roundabout for a signal. Why $31 million is at stake
Scottsdale AZ – Council has told staff to redesign the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard intersection, and that change could put regional transportation money at risk.
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Glendale council’s $16,200 allowance faces new scrutiny as transparency questions resurface
Glendale AZ – A new local report has renewed scrutiny of the council’s $16,200 annual allowance, with residents now asking how easily public spending can be traced.
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Phoenix trash collection fees could rise soon, and the City Council vote is April 22
Phoenix AZ – City officials are moving toward a vote on higher residential trash fees, with the Council scheduled to decide April 22 and household bills likely to rise.
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Phoenix trash fee vote is April 22: city trimmed the increase, but bills could still rise
Phoenix AZ – The City Council votes April 22 on a smaller residential trash fee increase that would start July 1 if approved and could raise bills over three years.
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Mesa police budget review puts park ranger vacancies and detective positions on the chopping block
Mesa AZ – The city’s April 16 budget review put police staffing changes under the microscope, with park ranger vacancies, civilian investigator roles, and detective posts on the table.
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Chandler’s next growth fight is about density, and voters have until April 22 to weigh in
Chandler AZ – Proposition 415 would send the city’s 2026 General Plan update to voters, shaping how housing, corridors, and growth could unfold for years.
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Tucson’s proposed 2026 rate and fee changes could affect water bills, trash costs, and permit fees
Tucson AZ – The city has opened public feedback on proposed 2026 rate and fee changes that could affect water bills, permits, and some housing costs.
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Chandler public housing waitlist closes April 17 for larger family units
Chandler AZ – The city’s limited public housing waitlist for three-, four- and five-bedroom units closes at noon Friday, with 350 households chosen by lottery.
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Scottsdale moves ahead on Old Town parking garage expansion, with construction due in July
Scottsdale AZ – The city has advanced the Brown Avenue parking structure expansion in Old Town, with construction targeted for July and new stalls due in spring 2027.
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Why VAI Resort’s latest delay matters for Glendale now
Glendale AZ – Fresh April reporting suggests VAI Resort is increasingly unlikely to open in 2026, extending uncertainty for hiring, nearby businesses, and tourism plans.
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Phoenix’s April 22 trash-fee vote could raise the standard residential city trash bill from $37.32 to $43.32 this summer
Phoenix AZ – City Council could raise the standard trash bill from $37.32 to $43.32 on July 1, with more hikes proposed as Phoenix cites a solid-waste shortfall.
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Phoenix is rewriting its parks medical-outreach rules before a May vote
Phoenix AZ – The city delayed a December parks ordinance and now has a revised permit-based draft on medical treatment and food distribution ahead of a May 6 vote.
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Chandler plans eight new monument signs for Uptown corridor. What that means for businesses and drivers
Chandler AZ – Chandler is planning up to eight new Uptown monument signs, with capital funding lined up as the city pushes corridor branding and wayfinding.
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Tucson electric customers get one more chance to weigh in on TEP’s proposed rate hike
Tucson AZ – Tucson Electric Power customers have a final April 7 comment window before hearings begin on a proposed rate hike that would raise a typical bill by $19.43 a month.
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Phoenix posted notice for a residential trash fee increase. What residents should know before the April 22 vote
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix posted the required April 6 notice for a pending trash fee increase, with council consideration on or after April 22 and a July 1 start if approved.