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Democrats Just Regained a Say in Arizona’s Power Bills

The blue wave has officially reached the Arizona down ballot. Though two Democratic wins in the Arizona Corporation Commissioner race might not drum up the same national coverage as, say, flipping a Senate seat in South Carolina, the election of Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill to the five-seat commission could have major energy implications in a state that already saw renewables champions take over the state’s largest utility earlier this year. (With close margins in slow-to-count Arizona, the ACC race wasn’t officially called until Thursday evening, when both Republicans conceded.) Arizona is one of 10 states that elects its utility commissioners, with the ACC regulating private water, gas, and electric companies in the state. That includes overseeing Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power, where bills have increased 52% and 10%, respectively, over the past five years, per Heatmap’s data . (The publicly owned Salt River Project, which serves much of the Phoenix area, operates largely without ACC oversight.) The ACC has been wholly in Republican hands since 2024; during that time, the body repealed Arizona’s Electric Efficiency Standards, which had incentivized utilities to pursue energy efficiency programs, as well as the state’s Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff, which supported

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Superstition Farm Near Mesa Lets Phoenix Families Trade Freeways For A Slow Countryside Afternoon

Somewhere east of the Loop 202 traffic, a family-owned market lets shoppers fill four bags with fruit and vegetables for under twenty dollars. Kids walk out with a free apple, orange or banana, and the back room hides clearance deals that regulars check every single trip. Crates of melons sit right out front, and the shelves change from week to week, so no two visits look quite the same.

Mesa, AZ · 2d
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Punch List: Granite lands final contract on Arizona airport job, DPR names new exec

Construction Dive’s Friday Punch List is a series dedicated to sharing major building headlines that contractors may have missed from the week. The biggest news story this week was the Democrats' enormous victory in the midterm elections. But other major headlines in construction included a Fluor subsidiary winning a $2.4 billion Navy contract and news that 190,000 construction workers quit in September, the most in three years.

Arizona · 2d
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The Cool Down

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Arizona water bills rising from $80 to $300 can add $66,000 to a retirement savings target

Neither private well service nor water delivery carries the assured supply protection.

Arizona · 3d

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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Sam Fox parts ways with Fox Restaurant Concepts. 'Bittersweet'

Sam Fox, one of Arizona's most prolific restaurateurs, announced he has stepped away from his group Fox Restaurant Concepts after nearly three decades. The move will allow Fox to focus on his latest venture, Author & Edit Hospitality, which is responsible for The Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix and The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. In an exclusive interview with The Arizona Republic, Fox said that seeing how much success he's had with The Global Ambassador has inspired him to continue down the path of the hotel business. "I've been in the restaurant business all my life," Fox said. "Being able to go to work and be really excited and getting to learn a whole new sort of discipline within the hospitality business is something that really excites me." What restaurants are under Fox Restaurant Concepts? The Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio includes Culinary Dropout, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, The Henry, Dough Bird, Flower Child, Fly Bye, The Arrogant Butcher, The Greene House, Olive & Ivy, Zinburger, Wildflower American Cuisine (not to be confused with Wildflower Bread Company) and Society Swan, as well as Pushing Daisies in Nashville. Fox Restaurant Concepts was sold to The Cheesecake Factory seven years ago. Fox

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

Patagonia Regional Times

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Building an Empire: Book examines life of ranch owner

In the winter of 1875, Walter Vail wrote home from Tucson after traveling through the Arizona desert. He spoke of intense sun, cold nights and long stretches without drinking water. Vail eventually went on to launch Empire Ranch, which would later become headquarters to one of the state’s most prominent...

Vail, AZ · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Arizona Allstate and Encompass homeowners paid on structural damage claims since April 2017 have until Jan. 29, 2027 to claim 50% of the depreciation that was withheld plus 10% interest

Arizona property owners whose Allstate or Encompass insurer paid a structural damage claim between April 25, 2017 and Oct. 1, 2026 have until Jan. 29, 2027 to ask for a share of the depreciation the insurer held back. For most people in the class, the settlement pays 50% of the withheld amount that was never... The post Arizona Allstate and Encompass homeowners paid on structural damage claims since April 2017 have until Jan. 29, 2027 to claim 50% of the depreciation that was withheld plus 10% interest appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Switching coal units to gas could cut pollution by 40% — but customers would cover $170 million cost

Tucson Electric Power plans to move away from coal, but the transition comes with a roughly $170 million conversion bill that customers would eventually cover through electric rates. Here's what to know. An end to TEP's stake in the Four Corners Power Plant in 2031 is part of the utility's...

Tucson, AZ · 1d

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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How much you need to retire in Phoenix, according to a new study

A new study revealed how much Arizonans need to save for retirement in 2026. With the cost of living on the rise, affordability is on everyone's mind . SmartAsset found that, of the 55 most populous counties, retirees would not be able to afford to live in any of them on Social Security benefits alone. The study looked at the 55 most populous counties and analyzed how much retirees would need to retire in each state. The 4% rule is a rule of thumb that says retirees can safely withdraw 4% from their retirement fund in the first year and adjust thereafter for inflation. However, the latest research suggests 4.7% as the initial withdrawal rate. Using the 4.7% rule, SmartAsset estimated how much homeowners and renters would need to save to live in Maricopa County, providing savings needs for essential spending and discretionary spending. Essential spending covers things like housing, healthcare, transportation, food and other basic living expenses, while discretionary spending allows for entertainment, eating out and optional expenses. Here's what SmartAsset suggested for retirees in Maricopa County. How much do you need to save to retire in Arizona? According to SmartAsset, Maricopa County is the second most affordable county

Maricopa County, AZ · 4d

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Power shortages threaten Metro Phoenix construction momentum

Access to electrical power has become the deciding factor in whether Phoenix construction projects move forward on schedule, even as demand remains healthy across industrial, office and retail, according to LGE Design Build’s newly released Q3 2026 Construction Delivery Outlook Report. “Demand in Phoenix is still strong across major...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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The Phoenix Garden Market Where Coffee, A Boutique, And Endless Plants Turn Errands Into An Afternoon

Some errands take ten minutes. This one in south Phoenix tends to swallow a whole afternoon, and nobody seems to mind. A quick trip for one houseplant can turn into ninety minutes of wandering past greenhouses, stacks of imported pottery, and a gift shop that keeps pulling people back inside.

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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VA hiring over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims - See where and how to apply

The VA plans to hire over 2,000 claims processors across dozens of nationwide locations to handle rising benefit claim volumes. The hiring drive builds on a record fiscal year 2026, during which more than 13,000 VA employees processed 3.1 million claims with a three-year-high 93.88% accuracy rate and an appeal rate of just 3.2%.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Paradise Valley Lands Among America's 5 Richest Suburbs, Report Finds

Paradise Valley, the 12,000-person town wedged between Phoenix and Scottsdale, has officially landed among the five wealthiest suburbs in the entire country. The ranking puts a number on something locals and real estate agents have long sensed: this stretch of desert near Camelback Mountain, with its world-class resorts, low speed limits and speed cameras, has become one of the priciest zip codes in America.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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From Tower Records to H&M and Nordstrom Rack: the long run of Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, AZ

In 1993 the corner of northeast Phoenix where Desert Ridge Marketplace would rise was still undeveloped desert. Historical records show no buildings there before development; washes and dirt tracks crossed the site. The ground was Arizona State Trust land. In 1990 Phoenix had adopted a plan to turn about 5,700...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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NOW HIRING: 6 Valley companies ready to hire YOU! (11/8)

Looking for a new career or just something part-time for some quick cash? Here are 6 Valley companies hiring NOW!. For more job resources, visit our Virtual Job Fair at abc15.com/JobFair. 1. Air2O is at the forefront of HVAC innovation, specializing in advanced custom, evaporative cooling solutions that are energy-efficient...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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This Peoria Craft Store Has A Whole Scrapbooking Outlet Hiding Right Next Door

Somewhere in Peoria, a paper crafter from Korea crossed an ocean to shop in one small store, and she was not the only one making a long trip. Card makers drive in from the East Valley. Former locals who moved out of state still plan return visits. The shop is...

Peoria, AZ · 2d

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Axon Spent Big in Scottsdale and Lost Anyway: Dissecting a Failure

Scottsdale voters just handed Axon a lesson in the limits of money. By unofficial results, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham won the two open council seats. Raoul Zubia finished third. For the company and its allies, that was the worst case scenario, and it happened anyway. The Warning Signs Were...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2d