Phoenix is experiencing various economic and developmental shifts, including fluctuating gasoline prices with potential for future increases, and proposed tuition hikes for state university students. Businesses are innovating to cut costs, as seen with Valley National Bank’s new check storage service, while local industries like Rotor Way offer unique products. The region is also planning for a new ASU branch campus and dealing with the high-stress demands of air traffic control, alongside localized issues like unregulated parking fees at the state fair.

Posted June 7, 2025 11:30am MST