Phoenix Human Relations Commission measures Phoenix issues

Human rights have been a heavy topic of conversation in recent years as violence towards race, sexual orientation and unsafe work conditions have been...

Arizona, Phoenix among top places for firearm suicides

Firearm suicides make up two-thirds of all firearm deaths in the United States. In Arizona, it’s worse. At 71%, the state has one of the...
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Phoenix GO Bond Subcommittee moves closer to finalizing $109 million budget

The city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) Subcommittee may cut millions of dollars from four proposed projects to fund...
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Mi Familia Vota: a voice for the voiceless

Angelica Santos-Lugo, a Mi Familia Vota volunteer, spent hours under the blazing Arizona sun to get people to register to vote. “The spirit and energy...
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City of Phoenix has ideas to combat climate change

At an environmental and sustainability meeting on Sept. 22, City of Phoenix staff members proposed projects to help combat climate concerns. Subcommittee Chair Ginger Torres...