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Nothing fishy: Mesa hits another inflation bump
Add another item to the list of products ravaged by inflation: Live fish like largemouth bass used for stocking fishing ponds, according to the Arizona Game & Fish Department. The state agency pours thousands of bass, catfish, trout and bluegill into artificial lakes at four Mesa parks as part of the state’s Community Fishing Program.
Arizona primary election 2024: Who is running for mayor, city council?
ARIZONA PRIMARY ELECTION 2024See all the primary races| U.S. Senate | U.S. House | State issues| State House | State Senate | County | City| Schools| Justice | Voting deadlines| Arizona's primary election is July 30. In most Phoenix area cities and towns, citizens will decide who...
Heat respite center sees influx of people, changes making a difference this year
MESA, AZ — With extreme heat back in the Valley, changes made to improve both individual cooling centers and the overall Heat Relief Network are being put to the test. ABC15 first spoke with Resurrection Street Ministries months ago, as they prepared to double capacity at their Mesa Respite Center near Main Street and Stapley Drive. Now, we're checking in to see how the changes are working.
School spending limit may return to haunt districts
School boards across the Arizona, including Mesa Public Schools, are finalizing their 2024-25 budgets not knowing what the state Legislature plans to give them. While the Legislature and Gov. Katie Hobbs have yet to even release a spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, lawmakers also have not discussed a ticking timebomb that has twice created panic in school districts in the final months of their school year.
Public input needed on Rio Salado streetcar extension
As Valley Metro works with Tempe and Mesa to plan for the future, they are looking to extend streetcar service along Rio Salado Parkway to better serve apartment complexes and businesses that are currently being constructed. By 2050, this area is expected to have a 55% increase in residents and...
Fountain Hills candidates take part in Q&A: Part three
Do you believe that housing in Fountain Hills is available for everyone who wishes to live in the community? If not, how can this be addressed? Mathew Corrigan (council) Word use is ...
Gilbert Council splits on pay-hike bid
Gilbert’s mayor and council members were caught off guard last week by a proposal to raise their pay by 45% and 87% but agreed to revisit the issue with possible action on June 18. Councilman Jim Torgeson – with support from Vice Mayor Scott Anderson and Councilman Chuck Bongiovanni...
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