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The violations included "unjustified deadly force," the DOJ said.

Phoenix is redirecting federal funds that would otherwise go unused to homeless programs. But officials don't know where future funds will come from.

Phoenix is putting millions more into homeless services, thanks to federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, known as ARPA. Phoenix received nearly $400 million for COVID-19-related costs and economic recovery. On Wednesday, the City Council approved using another $15 million in ARPA funds to continue various shelters and services through June 2025. City Manager

The state’s largest emergency shelter program may soon have to cut services to people experiencing homelessness. Central Arizona Shelter Services, known as CASS, serves the Valley and its biggest shelter is near downtown Phoenix. Thanks to an infusion of federal funds related to the pandemic and recovery, CASS was able to increase its beds from 470 to 650. But, now, cuts could

The ordinance guarantees construction workers be paid similar rates to others who do comparable work in the area. But critics say it's illegal.

On Tuesday, Phoenix became the first city in Arizona to pass a prevailing-wage ordinance. A divided City Council approved setting wage standards for certain construction projects. 

No one disagreed at a Phoenix City Council meeting Sept. 4 that city streets these days seem like a rollerblade rink gone amok even though police have registered some success

Despite some speculation on social media early this year, Ahwatukee remains intact under the redistricting plan that Phoenix City Council unanimously approved Sept. 26.

The City of Phoenix has spent about $5 million related to the DOJ’s investigation, according to a city spokesperson.

The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association agreed to a one-year contract with a 2.16% pay raise for officers, plus a one-time payout of 5% of their salary.