J. Graber

Arizona

Lead News Reporter at Daily Independent

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Arizona House passes bill to allow chaplains in public schools

6 days ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmedia The Arizona Legislature has passed a bill that would allow chaplains in public schools. The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1269 by a vote of 31-25 with four no votes April 14, while the Senate passed it 17-12 with one no vote Feb. 20. The bill moves on to Gov. Hobbs to determine whether she will sign it.
Ethics complaint against Scottsdale City Council Member Barry Graham moves forward

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

An ethics complaint against city council member Barry Graham for allegedly trying to unilaterally delay funding for a $3 million sidewalk project on 68th Street will move forward to an ethics panel for review. Judge Kenneth L. Fields has scheduled an administrative meeting with the review panel focusing on procedure for Friday, April 18. The move comes after Graham was formally allowed to respond to the complaint against him, which was filed March 24 by Scottsdale resident Laura Norton.
Scottsdale’s real estate market trending in the right direction

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

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Senate passes bill that would keep Axon in Scottsdale

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

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Legislative bill to keep Axon in Scottsdale passes the House

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmediaSecurity technology maker Axon’s plans to build a world headquarters campus in north Scottsdale took a large step forward Thursday. The Arizona House of Representatives approved Senate … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Greg Caton new Scottsdale city manager

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmedia There will be no national search for Scottsdale’s new city manager. The city council voted 5-2 during its April 8 meeting to forgo any search of candidates and hire interim city manager Greg Caton to the position permanently. He will earn $369,000 a year and will have a provision in his contract that pays him six months salary if he is let go.
SUSD teachers not happy with raises/healthcare cost raises

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmedia When Scottsdale Unified School Board members drove up to Coronado High School for their May 1 board meeting, they were greeted by angry picketers. They were district employees upset with the projected pay increase in 2025-26 school year budget and increases in insurance premiums.
Plans for $1 billion multiuse project in Scottsdale Airpark moving forward

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmediaPlans are moving forward for the first phase of the $1 billion multiuse development in the Scottsdale Airpark known as the Parque. Nelsen Partners, developer for the projected planned for the … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Judge: ethics complaint against Scottsdale City Council Member Barry Graham should move forward

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

Judge gives Graham chance to respond to the accusation By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA judge overseeing an ethics complaint filed against Scottsdale City Council Member Barry Graham wants more information before deciding whether or not the complaint should be dismissed or moved … You must be a member to read this story.
SUSD superintendent reacts to Trump’s efforts to close Department of Education

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | J. Graber

By J. GraberMail | X: @AzNewsmedia Scottsdale Unified School District officials remain in a holding pattern as President Trump continues his efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Trump signed an executive order earlier this month that begins the process of dismantling the cabinet-level agency created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, though its ultimate demise would take an act of Congress.