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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
In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, officials with the City of Phoenix allege there has been 'a lack of transparency by the DOJ' amid an ongoing probe into the city's police force.
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.