Phoenix to Set Its Sights on an Airport Hotel Contract in 2020, City Confirms
The hotel is part of a larger plan for a transit hub at the intersection of 24th Street and Buckeye Road.
View ArticlePhoenix's Homeless Fight for New City Policy on Sleeping Outside, Per Ruling
A 9th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means Phoenix's homeless should be allowed to sleep outside without fear of repercussions. City policy doesn't yet reflect that.
View Article‘Rehabilitation’ in Name Only? Advocates React to Ducey’s Plan on State Prisons
One state lawmaker says Governor Doug Ducey's attempt to rebrand the Department of Corrections with a new name is like putting "lipstick on a pig."
View ArticleAmerican Lung Association Gives Arizona Failing Grades in Tobacco Control Report
Arizona is spending a third of what it should be on tobacco prevention and cessation, according to CDC recommendations. Meanwhile, it takes in over $400 million annually in tobacco-related revenue.
View ArticlePhoenix Will Host a Democratic Presidential Debate in March
Arizona Democratic Party officials say the DNC's decision to schedule the debate in Phoenix "reaffirms our battleground state status."
View ArticleMaricopa County Appoints New Assessor to Replace Petersen After Adoption Scheme
The man replacing Paul Petersen is a nine-year Gilbert councilman who says he wants to run local government like a "billion-dollar corporation."
View ArticleTrump Lingers on Past Wins, Taunts Democratic Opponents at Phoenix Rally
President Trump spent the rally touting his past wins, patting his local Republican allies on the back, and taunting his Democratic opponents with a barrage of nicknames and insults.
View ArticleMetro Phoenix Artists Face Economic Uncertainty Amid COVID-19 Crisis
How COVID-19 is affecting metro Phoenix artists.
View ArticleArizona Has the 'Worst' Unemployment Benefits. Don't Expect That to Change
Could you get by on $240 a week?
View ArticleOne Man's Maddening Trip Through Arizona's Byzantine Unemployment System
"It’s crickets, man," he said. "You hear nothing."
View ArticleHow Low Could Arizona Gasoline Prices Actually Go During COVID-19?
Less than $2 a gallon? One dollar?
View ArticleIt's Not Just the Number of Flights That Are Down at Sky Harbor
The airport's businesses are struggling mightily, too.
View ArticlePhoenix Approves $2.6 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Artists and Art...
The money will help artists and arts organizations affected by COVID-19.
View ArticleDucey Extends Eviction Moratorium, Tells Arizonans to Stay the Course
"That is a direct effect of decisions that Arizonans have made over the past week, and we can see more of this if we do more of that." - Gov. Ducey
View ArticleArizona's Unemployment Benefits System Is Still Riddled With Issues
Arizonans say they are stilled owed thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits from the state.
View ArticleMaricopa County Gyms, Theaters Cleared For Partial Opening
But with greatly reduced capacity.
View ArticleState Demands Arizonans Pay Back Thousands in Unemployment Benefits
"It was like $7,000 dollars worth of payments that they’re saying that I owe them now."
View Article'A Place With a Future': Optimism Shines on Phoenix Economy Despite Pandemic
Metro Phoenix's economy is showing some positive signs that could help the region in its potential recovery next year.
View ArticleScottsdale Looks at Ending Old Town Night Scooting After 86 Accidents
Scootsdale no more?
View ArticleTwo Pot Execs Want To Take Ketamine Mainstream. Not Everybody is Vibing.
Special K in a new way?
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