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Glucose monitoring company to bring over 500 jobs to City of Mesa

By Elle Johnson | Oct 21, 2020

Dexcom, a glucose monitoring business, celebrated a grand opening in Mesa, Arizona, which will create over 500 jobs in the next several years to come, according to a press release from the City of Mesa.

Chandler encourages residents to complete annual budget survey

By Elle Johnson | Oct 14, 2020

The City of Chandler is encouraging residents to give their thoughts on the community as the city begins the budget process.

Mesa to host two free training sessions for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

Two free series of Mesa CARES Business/Computer Technology Training Lab Series are being hosted by the City of Mesa to help organizations that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chandler officials approve $250,000 in funding for Chandler Unified School District

By Elle Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

Chandler Unified School District will receive $250,000 from the City of Chandler's AZCares grant funding after it was approved at an Aug. 13 city council meeting.

Cook moves forward to general election ballot

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

Republican Rep. David Cook came out ahead in the Arizona primary election Aug. 4 after allegations came out he had an affair with a lobbyist.

City of Chandler approves property tax ordinance, grants at recent meeting

By Elle Johnson | Jul 9, 2020

During a Chandler City Council meeting on June 25, several ordinances and agreements were approved, including ones on property tax, grants and more, according to a press release from the city.

Arizona National Guard delivers reusable gown material for health care workers

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

The Arizona Air National Guard has been helping health care workers in the state by delivering materials from North Carolina needed to make protective gowns.

Arizona distilleries to make hand sanitizer

By Elle Johnson | Mar 25, 2020

Arizona distilleries have started making hand sanitizer as part of a nationwide effort to turn alcohol into the product that has become high in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arizona legislation could cause automatic income tax cuts

By Elle Johnson | Mar 16, 2020

Arizona lawmakers are discussing legislation that could make cuts to income tax rates, but there is a small chance the rates would return to their current numbers.