Politics

Prop. 208 promises more money for schools from tax dollars. Here’s what you need...

This November, Arizona will vote on Proposition 208 to decide whether or not to levy a tax increase on a small portion of Arizona...

Planning commision approves height and density limit changes for downtown Phoenix areas

Two changes to the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance were approved by the Planning Commission Thursday, dealing with two different properties on Garfield Street and on...

City to incorporate public feedback in addressing homelessness plan

The City Council continued to discuss its “Strategies to Address Homelessness” plan to address community involvement and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. City employees...

Homelessness rates haven’t gone up一but experts warn they might without eviction protections

Despite concerns regarding COVID-19's effects on vulnerable populations, the city of Phoenix and community advocacy groups have not yet seen an increase in homelessness....

Election security on ice – what both parties fear for November

Arizona Democrats and Republican leaders have voiced their concerns over voting in person and mailing in ballots as the November presidential election approaches. While Democratic...

Head Start Council talks classroom precautions, CARES funding

At Friday’s meeting for the Head Start Policy Council, an early education assistance program for families with children ages 3-5 who are at or...

Former Blaze Radio station manager seeks legal counsel after removal from position

The former station manager of ASU’s Blaze Radio station, Rae’Lee Klein, has sought legal counsel after being removed from her role for a tweet...

Coronavirus vans bring testing to first responders and low income communities

Instead of going on hikes or visiting with family and friends, Dr. Vershalee Shukla spends her weekends administering free COVID-19 tests to underserved Phoenix...

Proposed Latino Cultural Center to honor Latino and Chicano communities

The proposed Latino Cultural Center for the City of Phoenix will be a multi million-dollar facility that has been in the works for almost...

Half of federal COVID-19 relief funds allocated by city of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix has spent roughly half of the federal funds it received for coronavirus aid relief, according to an update in a...