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January 18, 2023
Gov. Hobbs delivers State of the State speech BY JORDAN ROGERS
West Valley View Managing Editor
I
n front of a few hundred listeners at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, newly elected Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State speech at a luncheon co-hosted by Phoenix Raceway and WESTMARC. Among those in attendance were officials from Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Litchfield Park and Phoenix. Hobbs, a Democrat, is Arizona’s fifth female governor and 24th overall. She is heading into a situation in which tackling her agenda items may be difficult as Republicans hold a slight majority. Her speech on Jan. 11, however, revealed her plans to be largely bipartisan. Hobbs, regardless of party preference, is looking to better the state of Arizona. “As governor, I recognize the obligation to listen to find common ground and to provide real solutions for the challenges facing the state,” she said. “My hope is that when we all leave here to-
Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State speech in front of a few hundred listeners at Phoenix Raceway on Jan. 11. (Matt Young/Contributor)
day, you understand that I and my administration are committed to action, and to improving the lives of every Arizona,” she later added. “And if you’re committed to those same ideals,
then I’m ready to work side by side with you, no matter your party registration.”
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PepsiCo cuts ribbon on new Goodyear facility BY JORDAN ROGERS
West Valley View Managing Editor
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epsiCo Beverages North America recently held a ribbon-cutting event at its new Goodyear facility, highlighting even further growth taking place in the city and the West Valley as whole. The celebratory event featured food
trucks and notable speakers from PepsiCo and the city of Goodyear. The Luke Air Force Base Color Guard also made an appearance for the national anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. The 238,000-square-foot facility will serve everything west of Phoenix, while bringing 65 new jobs to the area and house
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300 employees at full capacity. “As we continue to grow and this state continues to grow, this is all ultimately for us from a footprint (perspective) in moving our footprint deeply and more ingrained in the community,” said Josh Crosman, vice
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