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The Arizona Department of Transportation has brought back the Highway User Revenue Fund Exchange Program.

Nikola Motor Co. has announced plans to establish a 500-acre, 1 million-square-foot, zero-emission hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing facility headquarters in Buckeye.

Casa Grande ​Mayor Craig McFarland will host the city's 2018 State of the City Address this month as he reviews the community's accomplishments and vision for the future.

The City of Tucson is accepting proposals through April 16 for job training and education programs for at-risk youth and adults as well as bids to host several arts, cultural heritage and sports-related special events.

The City of Scottsdale is hosting an "I Love the Arts" video contest for area high school students with a $500 cash prize and the chance to give the city's future leaders an opportunity to show the importance of the arts in the community.


Coconino County Parks and Recreation is requesting proposals for use of the Frontiere Property at Rogers Lake.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently recognized winners of the Small Business Commission Small Business of the Year.

Construction is set to take place this summer along Bullard Avenue following Surprise City Council’s approval of funding at the most recent council meeting.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently recognized the Two Pups Wellness Fund with a $25,000 donation.

The Indiana Department of Revenue has introduced resources on its website to help people throughout the tax process this season, including forms and detailed qualifications needed for each credit and deduction.

Hoosier Crane Service has signed on for Configure One’s software services to ensure continued growth after 15 years in business, the Indiana-based industrial company announced recently.

The Institute for Organization Management recently appointed Tucson Metro Chamber’s Vice President of Government Affairs Robert Medler as vice chair of the Winter Board of Regents.

The Northwest Emergency Center, located at the Marana Center on Twin Peaks and Interstate 10, opened last month with Marana’s Vice Mayor Jon Post attending the ribbon-cutting.

The U.S. State Department will increase passport application fees from $25 to $35 as of April 2.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce says Downtown Phoenix's transformation over the past decade is the result of multiple redevelopment investments.

The Surprise Stadium has been ranked the No. 1 Spring Training Stadium in the state by USA Today and leads both Arizona and Florida's 23 spring training facilities for facility and fan experience.

The Buckeye Water Resources Department recently initiated a new billing system that features added benefits for residents including simpler account management, secure payment options, real-time transaction posts and a 24-month history of water usage on each bill.

According to Time Magazine, women make up 47 percent of the U.S. workforce and 55 percent of its college undergraduates. Unfortunately, there is still a gender wage gap.

Patrick McDermott, community relations manager for Arizona Public Service and the Cleveland Indians, has been named the City of Goodyear's Citizen of the Year and Corporate Citizen of the Year.