Politics

City working to address digital divide with coronavirus relief funds

The City of Phoenix has taken initiative to address and bridge the digital divide in Arizona through funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...

Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission bids farewell to former leadership

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission has a new leadership team. On Thursday last week, Michael Oleskow and Crys Waddell took over as Chair...

Environmental commission met with community criticism

Community members grew frustrated with the lack of transparency and opportunity for involvement at the Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission meeting on Thursday afternoon....

City Council Recap: Phased reopening, Downtown redevelopment, and workforce housing

Phoenix City Council met for a virtual formal meeting Wednesday to discus and vote on different items pertaining to downtown Phoenix. Residents were allowed...

Update on the light rail: City approves recommended extension

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee motioned to approve the recommended Phase 1 of the I-10 West Light Rail Extension on Wednesday, meaning the...

Sen. Martha McSally and Mark Kelly debate in downtown

Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, and challenger Mark Kelly, went head to head during their debate Tuesday discussing issues ranging from healthcare to relations with...

COVID-19 pandemic putting strain on downtown Phoenix domestic violence shelter

The blonde woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said she’d “gotten dolled up for a walk.” She wore gladiator sandals, a floral blouse, rhinestone...

Maricopa County Recorder office debate derails over weekend

Maricopa County Recorder candidates Adrian Fontes and Stephen Richer were scheduled to hold a debate Sunday afternoon, but things quickly derailed when the Republican...

Prop 207 could affect Arizona in different ways, experts say

Proposition 207 could potentially expunge people convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes in addition to making the drug fully legal in the state of Arizona...