The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond
Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession
Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest rate in state
The number of housing units in Pinal County grew by an estimated 3.5% from July 2021 to July 2022.
New housing policy targets problem landlords by restricting voucher contracts
Tucson’s city council unanimously passed the new policy in hopes to resolve on-going incidents on properties that have high crime.
Homing Project plans Pallet shelters to address Tucson’s growing homeless population
The Homing Project is one of two nonprofit organizations in Tucson trying to address a growing unhoused population that is affecting cities across the state.
The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona
The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
Statewide, congenital syphilis cases are on the rise.
Healthcare professions say that this disease is one hundred percent preventable.
UA professor maps Tucson's racist covenants
Professor Jason Jurjevich joined city employees Friday afternoon to discuss the project.
Unmet need remains as Tucson increases housing services
According to a new report, Tucson has served nearly 1,600 unsheltered persons but the need remains high.
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.
