Politics

The Rundown: Cronkite Sinclair response, GPLETs and body cameras

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil's weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix. Hosts Daniel Perle and Stephanie...

Cronkite school alumni call for harder stance against media giant Sinclair

Alumni from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication are calling for the school to take a stronger stand against Sinclair Broadcast...

Kenilworth School participates in statewide Red for Ed walk-ins

Kenilworth Elementary school teachers walked, hand in hand, up a red carpet and through Kenilworth’s main entrance to start Wednesday’s school day as a...

Amended GPLET reform bill passes through legislature

A bill amending the application of a controversial Arizona tax incentive has passed through the legislature and awaits Governor Doug Ducey’s signature. The measure, House...

DACA students no longer eligible for in-state tuition

DACA students are no longer eligible for in-state tuition, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday. In Arizona, there are about 2,000 students attending an Arizona...

Phoenix to issue request for proposal to expand police body camera program

Phoenix City Council authorized a request for proposal to expand the Phoenix Police Department’s body camera program over the next several years. The police department’s...

The Rundown: Homeless violence, rejection of Hines and the Blocks of Roosevelt Row

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil's weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix. Hosts Daniel Perle and Stephanie...

Following Roosevelt Neighborhood violence, residents express concern in rising homeless activity

The 1st Floor Assembly rooms at Phoenix City Hall were packed full with concerned residents, community leaders and neighbors Wednesday evening for an emergency...

Developer’s proposal for downtown entertainment district halted

A proposal for a multi-block cultural and entertainment district in the middle of downtown has been halted to allow more time to arrange details...

Prop 301 extension secures funding for local school districts

Local school districts and education advocates are relieved following the passage of Proposition 301 into law last week, securing an important school funding source...