SE Valley Times

Gilbert Wins Two Awards from American Planning Association

By SE Valley Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

Gilbert’s Development Services Department took home two awards at the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association's annual state conference this year.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue Launches Free Smoke Detector Service

By SE Valley Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a fire.

Licensed Mesa Business Owners Can Earn College Credits in Classes at MCC

By SE Valley Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

Eligible Mesa small business owners now can earn college credits for nearly free through the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Educates U Program. The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development partnered with Mesa Community College (MCC) to provide qualified participants access to 17 programs of study to help level up business skills and increase competitiveness

Biggs: 'I am not siding with the Democrats'

By SE Valley Times | Oct 4, 2023

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs has provided insight into his decision to join the other seven Republicans who voted for the removal of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy from his position on Tuesday. This motion was initiated by Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida. In a statement, Biggs clarified his stance, saying, "I am not creating chaos. I am not siding with the Democrats. I am focusing on appropriations."

Biggs: 'Congressman Bowman should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law'

By SE Valley Times | Oct 3, 2023

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs has called for New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman to be prosecuted for triggering a fire alarm in the Capitol building as the House was about to vote on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy alleges that Bowman intentionally pulled the alarm, while Bowman claims it was an accident.