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Phoenix-area housing programs aim to close the gap for …

4/2/2023

PHOENIX – For years, adults with autism could only dream of finding housing that would help them live independently in the Valley. Now that dream is turning into a reality with increased awareness about housing opportunities and needs.

Women-led organizations at odds for the fight of …

3/25/2023

The future of women in the Valley and Arizona is as tumultuous now as it has ever been.

Supreme Court hears Navajo water rights case with …

3/20/2023

WASHINGTON – When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in Arizona v. Navajo Nation, it will be considering fairly technical legal questions, but the answers could have a large impact on water allocation in the Colorado River basin.

Conservative group asks judge to quash campaign …

3/18/2023

PHOENIX — A conservative advocacy group founded by the Koch brothers is asking a federal judge to quash a new voter-approved campaign finance laws aimed at exposing “dark money” contributions for political purposes.

BASIS Scottsdale advances to 'Sweet 16' round of IPPF …

3/3/2023

Hundreds of debate teams from around the world entered the 2022-23 International Public Policy Forum competition, but only 16 remain, including a team of students from BASIS Scottsdale. By advancing …

Adapted patriotic ceremonies policy approved by …

12/1/2022

Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board has approved revisions to its policy regarding ceremonies and observances in the classroom because of recent state changes that require a moment of silence at the start of each day.

A 100-year water supply?

10/27/2022

Whether its groundwater or river water in danger of running dry first, the biggest potential impact from Arizona’s continuing water issues is it will stall growth. Developers in Arizona, …

ASU institute honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

10/17/2022

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, ASU’s American Indian Policy Institute hosted a reception for Tribal and community leaders at Desert Botanical Garden on Oct. 10. Attendees learned …

Recycling still healing from China 'Sword'

7/25/2022

Due to the hemorrhage caused by strict recycling restrictions China imposed back in 2018, also known as the country’s “National Sword” policy, recycling revenues in Arizona dropped of the cliff, leaving some cities to pay for recycling or cut their programs.