County to rely on employees, not tech company, during next election
The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office is turning to county employees to set up voting equipment instead of hiring a technology company for the general...
Here’s where the mayoral candidates stand on downtown issues
Phoenix is preparing to elect its next mayor in a special election on Nov. 6 after former Mayor Greg Stanton stepped down to run...
D8 City Council candidate campaigns on progressive ideas
Downtown Phoenix native Lawrence Robinson has been in tune with the city’s history, politics and diverse population for most of his life.
As a child...
Phoenix Rising: Why downtown student government is struggling
This isn't high school anymore
Many ASU students come to university expecting student government to be similar to the way it was in high school:...
APS narrows locations for new substation downtown
Arizona Public Service Company, or APS, continued community meetings for its new downtown substation to address growing electricity consumption in the wake of increasing...
UPDATE: New subcommittee tackles Phoenix urban heat island
A subcommittee tasked with addressing the urban heat island problem in Phoenix is still developing its recommendations for action. Their recommendation will be based...
Phoenix mayoral candidates voice stance on arts and culture
All four Phoenix mayoral candidates participated in a forum Monday night focused on their standpoints regarding the city’s arts, culture, historic preservation and parks.
Moderated...
How will Phoenix fix its roads?: Five paths the city could take
The city of Phoenix is toying with new funding options to improve roadway conditions in the city, some of which could jeopardize future light...
Should Arizonans pursue renewable energy this November?
Depending on who you ask, Proposition 127 will either usher in an era of clean energy and low costs — or burden Arizonans with...
Phoenix Rising: Homelessness
Hello, my name is Morgan Willis. I moved to Phoenix two years ago to study journalism at Arizona State University. By rebooting Phoenix Rising,...