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Judge orders Phoenix to clean out ‘the Zone’ homeless site
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ordered the City of Phoenix to clean out “the Zone” homeless encampment downtown.
Senate passes bipartisan homelessness mitigation measure
The Senate passed a homelessness mitigation bill today with overwhelming support, much to the happiness of sponsor Sen. Catherine Miranda, D-Laveen, who has made this her main effort.
Hospitality, tourism, sports industries fight human trafficking
It’s a Penalty, an organization working to prevent abuse, human trafficking and exploitation worldwide, campaigns around major sporting events year-round with the goal of eradicating exploitation, abuse and human trafficking by 2030. That organization, as well as the tourism, sporting and hospitality industries are working together to fight human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl LVII.
Changing perceptions of cannabis boost community impact of dispensaries
Marijuana dispensaries are viewed like pharmacies – they offer essential services that help to provide medicine and relief to individuals who battle life-altering pain and illnesses, from cancer and epilepsy to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, as well as neurologic conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder. Similarly, Arizona’s cannabis industry has become a lifeblood for a host [...]
Hard workers should be able to make a living
Costs are rising, and wages aren’t keeping up. We need immediate action to lower the prices of everyday basics and raise the minimum wage.
Residents push for GOP bill targeting drop in homelessness
A nonpartisan group of residents is pushing for a GOP bill aimed at decreasing homelessness across the state, saying now is the time to tackle the crisis.
AZ needs courageous leaders, not rescuers, saviors
We don’t need rescuers and saviors to address homelessness and the housing crisis. We need courageous leaders who will listen to those with lived experience and people on the front lines. We need to implement evidence-based best practices and proven solutions.
Take care when sweeping property of unsheltered
These people living in the streets are our neighbors, and we have a duty to treat them like neighbors. Trash and waste can be thrown away. Things that are broken can be replaced. But human lives that are lost on the streets of our city cannot be brought back.
Transitional housing still effective as programs fade away
Although the number of people who have found themselves homeless has increased nationally, transitional housing programs are giving way to emergency shelter, even though many homeless agencies believe that transitional housing is effective in combating homelessness.
The Breakdown: Fun with funds
Affordable housing advocates scored a win this legislative session after lawmakers voted to reverse a decade-long trend of capping the state Housing Trust Fund’s budget.
Jodi Liggett
Jodi Liggett has taken on the challenging task of representing Planned Parenthood's interests in Arizona, but her experience in tackling poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and women’s reproductive health and rights runs deep.
New Capitol area restaurant on mission to rescue
The new Mission Possible Cafe is owned and operated by Phoenix Rescue Mission, which is using the restaurant to give clients who are transitioning from addiction or homelessness essential job experience in food service.
