Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places
Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.
Judge orders Phoenix to clean up large homeless encampment
The judge ruled that Phoenix is maintaining a “public nuisance” and city officials must show evidence at a July 10 hearing that they’re cleaning the area.
AG Mayes reverses old decision, now protecting 'source of income' discrimination
Last year, previous Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Tucson's newest ordinance violated state law.
Homeless encampments would be torn down, people charged under Arizona Senate bill
The bill requires cities and towns to tear down homeless encampments and charge the person or people living there with trespassing if they’re on private property.
City under scrutiny for alledged homeless encampment sweeps ahead of gem show
An injunction was filed to stop the enforcement of two city ordinances that would criminalize homelessness.
City Council asks Attorney General Mayes to reconsider housing ordinance
The previous attorney general ruled that the city was found in violation of state law.
Public Housing/Section 8 voucher waitlist lottery opens
The city has received almost 9,000 applications in the first week.
Report: Home affordability an issue in Pima County, across Arizona
A report from Attom Data Solutions highlights the gap between media home price and average earnings.
Arizona AG says Tucson fair housing ordinance violates law
Brnovich said in a news release Thursday that Tucson's “source of income” ordinance violates state law.
Pima County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program closes applications
Officials expect funding to run out as soon as February.
The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
The Buzz: Forecasting the Southern Arizona economy for 2023
Job market expected to remain strong, but housing remains major cause of inflation.
New Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool helps connect resources, lowers police response
The system launched on Oct. 27 and has received 1,582 reports.
ACLU sues city of Phoenix to stop sweeps of homeless camp
The ACLU says it filed the complaint late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of Arizona
The Buzz: Working to Lower Homelessness in Southern Arizona
Latest efforts have gained traction while also talking about crime reduction
