Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded
Houston and San Diego both adopted Housing First, a strategy that prioritizes housing and services over temporary shelter, but with different outcomes. Houston cut homelessness by half, while San Diego struggled to expand on its projects.
Lithium Liabilities: The untold threat to water in the rush to mine ...
Jan 25, 2024 · A national investigation reveals how proposed lithium mines in the American West will consume billions of gallons of water and pose risks to groundwater and the environment. The Howard Center at Arizona State University found no federal rules to protect water from the water-intensive mining process.
Tribes face an uphill battle to defend their sacred land against ...
Jan 25, 2024 · The web page reports on the conflict between tribes and lithium mining companies over culturally important sites in Nevada and South Dakota. It reveals the challenges and limitations of tribal consultation and protection under federal law.
Kamala Harris heads to Douglas to blunt attacks over border security
Sep 26, 2024 · The vice president and Democratic presidential nominee will tour the relatively quiet Arizona border city on Friday, her first border visit as the nominee. Douglas has not seen the migrant crisis or the violence that Republicans have highlighted in other areas, but it also faces smuggling and cartel threats.
Matt Evans runs for Phoenix mayor against incumbent Kate Gallego
Oct 9, 2024 · Matt Evans is a senior DevOps engineer and a former independent council candidate who ran against Jim Waring in 2022. He is running for mayor in 2024 with a focus on homelessness, transparency and opposing DEI initiatives.
Abortion initiative on Arizona ballot would ensure access through …
Sep 3, 2024 · Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee abortion up to fetal viability, reviving the right before Roe v. Wade was overturned. The amendment would also undermine some state restrictions, but opponents warn …
Arizona oil wells leak methane, tribes and ADEQ have grants to …
5 days ago · Ownerless oil and gas wells leak methane into the environment. The plugging process isn’t simple, but it is costly and taxpayers carry this financial burden. Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva and the Well Done Foundation want to alleviate this strain.
Arizona organizations helping Indigenous communities with …
Oct 3, 2024 · PHOENIX – The Indian Citizenship Act was signed into law in June 1924, granting Indigenous people born in the United States citizenship and the right to vote.Although this was 100 years ago, today Indigenous people in Arizona still face many challenges when it comes to the electoral process at the federal, state and local levels.
Ayensa Millan runs for Phoenix City Council District 3
Oct 9, 2024 · Ayensa Millan is a lawyer and immigrant who wants to promote the American dream for Phoenix residents. She runs against incumbent Debra Stark and focuses on affordable housing, homelessness and public-private partnerships.
Possible Diamondbacks relocation discussed amid MLB expansion …
Feb 19, 2024 · The Diamondbacks' lease at Chase Field expires in 2027, and the team may face a relocation if a new home is not found. The team is aware of other cities' interest in MLB expansion, but has not engaged in dialogue with them.