City Council adds education and mandatory booking policy for sex trafficking suspects
The Phoenix City Council voted on Wednesday to add an educational component for those sentences for hiring or soliciting prostitutes as well as mandatory booking for all those arrested. The Human Trafficking Task Force will also see some reorganization.
Gallego: House bill to block funding for legal status executive action attacks families
U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego criticized the recent bill proposed to deter President Obama’s immigration actions Thursday at the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Courthouse, saying it attacks families and politicizes a humanitarian issue.
Full weekend of volunteer opportunities planned in Phoenix in honor of Martin Luther King...
Since its creation in 1994, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service has been a day for improving communities across the country in honor of Dr. King. Here's a list of some of the volunteer opportunities in Phoenix.
Community members voice various concerns at new city transit developments
Community members expressed concern over a possible increase in the current transit tax at a meeting Thursday, the first of nine that will gauge public opinion on improvements suggested by the Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation.
Video: Demonstrators rally during First Fridays against alleged police brutality, jury decisions
Demonstrators rallied around the First Fridays artwalk zone in downtown Phoenix Friday night to protest against police brutality, after a wave of recent national police-involved shootings and grand jury decisions.
Parking meters continue to cause stress for small businesses in downtown Phoenix
The Phoenix City Council’s implementation of extended parking-meter hours in August has had a range of effects on local businesses and shed light on the patchwork of parking options downtown.
Recent fires spark new concerns over safety
On occasion, accidents create public debate and discussion. The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel’s fire in October did just that, causing some to look more closely at Phoenix fire codes, policies and how the public is kept safe.
USGD senator files complaint over his pay, says members shouldn’t be compensated
USGD senator Ryan Boyd filed a formal complaint to the university asking to be removed from its payroll. Boyd said he believes that ASU government members should not be paid for their work representing students.
Activist and agent for change Roberto Reveles champions underdogs like immigrants and Latinos
Roberto Reveles helped to organize the biggest political demonstration in Arizona history. For his lifetime of work serving the Latino and immigrant communities, Reveles received the Orgullo Award at the 2014 Stylos Awards.
PlanPHX Leadership Committee’s 2015 General Plan aims to grow a better Phoenix future
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Phoenix City Council and the PlanPHX Leadership Committee hosted a community celebration to unveil the 2015 General Plan at the PlanPHX Summit in City Hall on Saturday.