Category: State News

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it will begin assessing targeted updates to energy corridors across the West, to help speed deployment of transmission infrastructure. The analysis will examine potential changes to the designations that could strengthen energy security, promote renewable energy development in the West, improve reliability, relieve congestion, and enhance the capability of the national grid to deliver electricity. Approximately 673 miles of seven designated energy corridors may potentially be modified.  “Transmission is a vital piece of moving our country to a clean energy economy,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “These updates will help plot a course for successful…

PHOENIX – Time is a valuable commodity in which everyone usually has a little bit extra. While much thought is given to gift giving during the holiday season, consider what the famous painter, Pablo Picasso, once said, “the meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.” Give the gift of time by volunteering to advocate for a child in Arizona’s foster care system.  CASA of Arizona (CASA) and the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) want you to know you have the power to help a child who is going through a difficult time…

PHOENIX – Time is a valuable commodity in which everyone usually has a little bit extra. While much thought is given to gift giving during the holiday season, consider what the famous painter, Pablo Picasso, once said, “the meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.” Give the gift of time by volunteering to advocate for a child in Arizona’s foster care system.  CASA of Arizona (CASA) and the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) want you to know you have the power to help a child who is going through a difficult time…

Arizona State Parks and Trails is getting into the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events for visitors to enjoy. From candelight tours to ugly-sweater parties, there’s something for everyone at the parks this holiday season. For visitors pining after traditional-style decorations perfect for a posed holiday card backdrop, plan a visit to a state historic park. Fort Verde State Historic Park is hosting candlelight tours throughout the month. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is dressed in turn-of-the-century style wreaths, luminaries, garlands, and a towering fir tree. Reserve a special twilight tour at AZStateParks.com/Riordan-Mansion, and don’t miss the chance to meet…

If you are among the many drivers who will be taking to the highway over Thanksgiving weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation is working to ease the travel stress. ADOT and its contractors will not schedule any full construction or maintenance closures on state highways, including Phoenix-area freeways, from Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22, to Monday morning, Nov. 27, to help limit impacts on holiday travel. Drivers should prepare for their trips ahead of time and “expect the unexpected” while focusing on safe driving, being patient and alert when on the road. You should get adequate rest, always buckle up, obey…