Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has rejected a bill that would have granted authorities the power to promptly evict individuals believed to be squatting in a home in Arizona. According to Senate Bill 1129, homeowners would have the right to seek assistance from law enforcement in order to evict individuals who they believe are unlawfully...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Biden administration announced new regulations that mandate airlines to issue cash refunds instead of vouchers under certain circumstances. According to the Department of Transportation, airlines will now have to provide refunds in cases of flight cancellations or significant changes, considerable delays in checked baggage, or failure to deliver promised additional services....
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. “Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups...
Read MoreOfficer Harold Boswell A teenager and a man have been indicted on multiple charges in connection to a shooting that left a Phoenix Police officer injured. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell recently announced the indictment of Mathew Rodriguez and Jamiah Mower. On March 29th, near 35th Avenue and Southern Avenues, alerted to a report of people trying to...
Read MoreIn her annual State of the City address on Tuesday, Mayor Kate Gallego honored Phoenix as a city of the future. She highlighted the growth of advanced manufacturing and medical industries, and reiterated her dedication to promoting responsible water usage and affordable housing. Addressing the audience of prominent legislators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders at...
Read MoreMaricopa County had highest number of heat-related deaths in 2023. Doctors warn this summer could be ‘same or even worse.’ New Heat and Health Initiative, developed in response to increased health risks from heat exposure, aims to improve American’s ability to stay safe during heat events. The new color-coded heat risk tool adds a...
Read MoreAs the sun sets and darkness falls, the night sky captivates us with its celestial wonders. Among these enchanting phenomena, the Pink Moon stands out as a captivating spectacle that has captured the imagination of people throughout history. And lucky for us there is a ‘pink’ moon on the horizon. The history and cultural...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Uber In 15 cities in the United States, Uber is testing a new procedure for verifying riders with the goal of establishing trust and dependability for both riders and drivers. Riders who have been verified will have a blue checkmark visible on their account in the Uber app. This is to provide...
Read MorePhoto Credit: City of Phoenix The City of Phoenix’s Strategic Initiatives team invites you to visit a powerful exhibit to raise awareness about sexual assault as part of April’s “Let’s Talk Teal Campaign.” April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the city provides resources and awareness events all month. The exhibit titled “What were...
Read MoreThree popular City of Phoenix hiking trails will close during extremely hot days. On days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning, Camelback Mountain’s Echo and Cholla Trails and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will close from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Excessive...
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