Phoenix Ranks High for Solar Power

By Ellie Borst for Cronkite News  Phoenix dipped slightly in a national ranking of solar power capacity, even as the total amount of power generated and the power per person increased from last year, according to a national report.  The “Shining Cities” report by Environment America said Phoenix’s 272.4MW of solar capacity was fourth-highest in the nation last year, down one place […]

Labor Shortage is our Fault. We’re Not Fixing it

By Roland Murphy for Arizona Builder’s Exchange We don’t have people to do the jobs. We won’t have them for quite a while, and it’s our fault. 160 people filled the ballroom at the Phoenix Country Club on May 18 to hear the somber message, but no one argued against it. A panel, moderated by […]

Apex Motor Sports Gets P&Z Recommendation

By Raquel Hendrickson for inMaricopa.com Despite a letter of opposition from some residents and an argument from attorney Grant Woods, the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a use permit for Apex Motor Club Monday. Owned by Private Motorsports Group, Apex is planned as a private club where members can try out their luxury sports cars. The […]