Recent News About Pinal County

Pinal County launches program to help local small businesses

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2020

Pinal County is launching the Business Sustainability Program, which is a project designed to help Pinal County businesses that have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Central Arizona College to shed light on homelessness, hunger in the U.S.

By Marian Johns | Nov 7, 2017

Central Arizona College will help mark National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week with an informational campaign at each of its campuses.

Judge puts transparency over Border Patrol claims for privacy

By Chandra Lye | Jun 19, 2017

A federal magistrate has paved the way for Border Patrol details to be released to the public.

Arizona bill preventing state taxes on gold investments has become law

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 6, 2017

An Arizona lawmaker has won a fight for a tax break for gold investors.

National Milk Producers Federation settles price-fixing claim for $52 million

By Chandra Lye | Jun 1, 2017

National Milk Producers Federation has settled a class-action lawsuit that claimed the organization was behind a price-fixing scheme.

Intel to complete Chandler chip plant project, add 3,000 jobs

By Kathy Adams | Feb 12, 2017

Intel is finally ready to complete a Chandler plant it built and left vacant.

Volkswagen ordered to trial for deceiving Arizona car buyers

By Kathy Adams | Feb 12, 2017

Volkswagen has been ordered to stand trial in Arizona for selling diesel vehicles that produced more emissions than legally allowed.

Arizona lawmakers split on proposal for new Coyotes arena

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 12, 2017

Key Arizona lawmakers disagree on the proposal for state invilvement in a new $400 million Arizona Coyotes hockey arena.

College-manufacturing deal is 'win-win-win'

By Kathy Adams | Feb 11, 2017

Three Arizona college entities have united to help the state's manufacturing industry by providing a uniform curriculum geared toward training a workforce ready to step in right after graduation.

Trump comes between Arizona, Mexico business bond

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 11, 2017

As Arizona is trying to increase its trade relations with Mexico, President Donald Trump appears ready to put up at least a metaphorical wall, several Arizona business people and others said recently.

Department of Revenue sends out corrected 1099-Gs

By Kathy Adams | Feb 9, 2017

Arizona's Department of Revenue is sending out corrected 1099-G forms this week after mailing incorrect information to approximately 580,000 people.

Lawmakers eye eliminating some state income tax exemptions

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

Arizona state leaders have crafted SB 1144 to increase state revenue through reduced tax exemptions.

Meetings and events: Tax assistance, book sale and crafts class

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

Anthony Smith, a Pinal County supervisor, promoted the county's upcoming special book sale, junk and jewels class, and AARP Tax-Aide during Monday's meeting of the Grande Valley Republican Women.

Senate committee approves bump in minimum liability coverage

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

The Arizona state Senate's Committee on Transportation recently approved SB 111 to increase motorists’ minimum liability coverage in a 6-1 vote.

House panel backs crackdown on moving companies

By Kathy Adams | Feb 2, 2017

Arizona lawmakers plan to crack down on moving companies that hold a homeowner's belongings until payment is made.

Arizona City child's disease prompts family to become blood donation advocates

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 31, 2017

Myah O’Dell’s mother recently expressed her gratitude for those who donated blood to help keep the 2-year-old Arizona City girl alive. Myah was born with hemoglobin SD, a form of sickle cell disease, and she has received upwards of 30 blood transfusions since infancy.

Governor, teachers at opposite sides on pay hike

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017

Arizona teachers and Gov. Doug Ducey have recently begun playing tug of war over a decimal point.

Pinal takes priority for medical examiner

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017

Pinal County recently welcomed its first medical examiner, and it expects to see the position pay dividends in many ways.

Medical marijuana use in Arizona more than doubles from 2015-16

By Kathy Adams | Jan 26, 2017

Data from the Arizona Department of Health Services and the state's Office of Economic Activity indicates medical marijuana users legally consumed more than 29 tons of the drug last year in Arizona, up 52 percent from 2015, a recent article on the Casa Grande Dispatch website said.

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