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Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 5:45 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Chandler City Council reviews local economic health

During the Aug. 15 Chandler City Council meeting, Chandler’s Economic Development Director Micah Miranda updated the Mayor and Council on economic trends, statistics, successes, opportunities the city is facing, and its vision for the future.

Chandler considers transition to municipal emergency ambulance service

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler City Council held a work session on Aug. 15 to gather information about ambulance services and discuss the feasibility of transitioning to a municipal emergency ambulance system in the future.

ASU workshop fosters innovative medical solutions

Improving the emergency room experience, revolutionizing blood draws, and creating a more flexible SurgiSlinky to replace bones are among the innovative ideas that emerged from the eight-day Arizona Solutions for Global Health workshop. Presented by ASU Health on behalf of the Plus Alliance, the event concluded on August 14 and aimed to address complex medical problems.

ASU researchers tackle rising insecticide resistance among local mosquito populations

Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on the planet, transmitting life-threatening diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, and yellow fever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these insects kill more than 700,000 people each year and are becoming increasingly resistant to insecticides.

Chandler City Council awards contract for Tumbleweed Ranch design services

CHANDLER, Ariz. – On Aug. 15, Chandler City Council awarded a professional services agreement to Weddle Gilmore for Tumbleweed Ranch Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $498,360.

Comtech relocates corporate headquarters from New York to Arizona

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Melville, NY to Chandler, Arizona. The new headquarters encompasses approximately 150,000 square feet of office, engineering, and manufacturing space aimed at enhancing operations and accelerating the delivery of technologies to customers worldwide.

Maricopa County had 22 fewer active licenses to practice law in July than previous month

Maricopa County recorded a decline in the number of lawyers with active licenses in its legal scene during July, compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 7:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

ASU study reveals significant economic impact from Arizona's nonprofit sector

If all of the nonprofits in Arizona were grouped together as an industry, they would be the sixth-largest sector in the state — ahead of construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food service — in economic impact.

Juvenile crime rises in Maricopa County; authorities urge reporting over reposting

Juvenile crime in Maricopa County is on the rise and becoming increasingly violent. In 2023, the number of juveniles charged as adults increased by 32% compared to the previous year. Notably, 91% of these cases were violent or involved a firearm. These crimes included homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, weapons violations, motor vehicle theft, and stolen property.

Congressman Biggs demands answers regarding discrepancies in veterans' healthcare access

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led a letter, cosigned by Arizona Congressmen Paul Gosar and Eli Crane, to Bryan Matthews, Medical Center Director for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PHX VAHCS). The letter addresses conflicting statements from national and local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership about the VA’s funding shortfall and the impact it could have on veterans’ care.

ASU professor discusses risks and benefits associated with emerging voice cloning technology

Advancements in voice cloning technology have raised concerns about its potential misuse for election fraud, misinformation, impersonation, and identity theft.

From PHX Reporter

All Saints' parishioner: Migration policies must 'leave a better America' for next generation

By SE Valley Times | 4 months ago

Tony and Amey Siebers, Mesa residents and members of the All Saints parish, said migration policies and the leaders enacting them must "leave a better America to our progeny."

Chandler Museum hosts "Portraits of Dementia" exhibition highlighting memory loss diseases

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler Museum will host the exhibition “Portraits of Dementia” from Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 6.

Chandler Deputy City Manager receives Finance Excellence Award

The City of Chandler’s Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, Dawn Lang, was awarded the newly created Finance Excellence Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona (GFOAz) on August 8 during their Summer Conference. The award recognizes outstanding financial management and professionalism in local government in Arizona.

Chandler seeks resident input for McQueen Road improvement study

The City of Chandler is seeking input from residents who use McQueen Road between Warner and Pecos roads. The city has contracted Kimley-Horn and Associates to conduct a design study aimed at recommending improvements by widening the road to three through lanes in each direction.

ASU launches lab aiming to restore election confidence