The winners of Mesa’s first Bike to Books Design Contest have been announced. More than 90 young artists submitted unique designs. Three winners selected from each of three age categories will have their art installed on a Mesa Shared Use Path. Details at MesaNow.org
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs is urging the passage of the spending bills to prevent a government shutdown, as speculation about a shutdown has been circulating for weeks. The current fiscal year ends on September 30, and if the 12 spending bills are not approved, a government shutdown would begin at 12:01 a.m. on October 1st.
In Maricopa County schools, there were more Latino students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
House Committees Open Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden, Says Congressman Andy BiggsWashington D.C. - In a significant development, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The announcement has received mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) expressing his support for the inquiry while urging House Republicans to maintain focus and expedite the process.'I’ve long called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden. An impeachment inquiry...
This November, the Gilbert Town Council is holding a public hearing to review and discuss an update to the Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan associated with system development fees charged by the Town for public services like police, fire, parks and recreation, traffic signals, roads and intersections, water, and wastewater.
Gilbert Water Conservation's free landscape workshops are back this fall. For the first time, residents will have the chance to take home a low-water-use plant valued at $50. One plant will be randomly given away at each session.
Mesa's Office of Economic Development has received two gold Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. The award for Neighborhood Development was for the Asian District. The other award was for the fiscal year 2021-2022 Annual Report
Mayor Giles has received the Leadership Award for Public Service for excellence in economic development from the International Economic Development Council. The mayor was honored for his dedication and innovative approach that has paved the way for transformative change that will continue to shape the future of economic development
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a united effort to prevent a government shutdown, Rep. Greg Stanton and members of the moderate New Democrat Coalition have sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urging him to urgently advance bipartisan government funding bills. The letter emphasizes the need for legislation that aligns with the Senate's proposals and the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement negotiated earlier this year.The New Dems, including Stanton, are calling for swift action to avert a government shutdown by passing bipartisan legislation that includes President...
The former executive director of the T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development at the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU), criticized the university for hosting an upcoming “Marxist School” while she says she was fired for hosting conservative speakers at an event earlier this year.
Gilbert's 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership is open for public comment and review through September 22, 2023.
Mesa's Office of Economic Development has hired Maria Laughner as Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives. She will focus on development priorities related to southeast Mesa, redevelopment in west Mesa and other economic development projects of strategic importance to the city
Arizona Rep. Jacqueline Parker voiced her opinion on social media, suggesting that Hawaii should reconsider electing Democrats. She shared a post from radio host Glenn Beck, who interviewed J.P. Decker, the Executive Director of the charity organization Mercury One. Decker discussed how residents in Lahaina, where a destructive fire occurred, felt as though they were being treated like they were in a "third-world country".
This September, Gilbert residents and businesses are invited to help our teachers and students by donating school supplies to the Stock the Classroom Drive.
The 2024-2025 funding application process begins Sept. 13 for the City's housing and community development programs aimed at preventing slum and bright. The application process closes Oct. 4. Details at mesanow.org