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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

Sierra Vista gets grant for new homeless project

The $50,000 grant comes from the Arizona Department of Housing.

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