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Local water issue deserves attention
There has been a significant amount of media attention regarding the challenges facing the Colorado River. Rightfully so, given the importance of this water supply to Arizona’s cities and Tribal […]
Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth
Key Points: Arizona’s largest cities show stagnant or declining population growth Phoenix adds just 3,157 new residents, a 0.2% growth rate Slower-growing cities may adopt “middle housing” to attract new […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
HB 2375 is a step forward for housing fairness and is just common sense
In the spirit of building consensus, as my mother always taught me, it’s essential to approach discussions with an assumption of good intentions. Unfortunately, some have resorted to characterizing our […]
Don’t gut Arizona’s middle housing law
Arizona’s middle housing law took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, requiring large cities to legalize duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes within one mile of their downtown cores. Its goal was […]
Permitting reform is a hot topic. Here’s why it’s right for homeowners.
It’s only March and temperatures in Arizona already have topped 90 degrees. If you’re hoping your HVAC system holds up, you’re not alone. Replacing it would be costly. It also […]
Cities can’t fix Arizona’s broken E-Bike laws alone
Electric bikes and scooters were once fringe transportation options. In Arizona’s urban cores, they are now everyday fixtures and increasingly a source of serious safety concern. Cities across Arizona are […]
Sue Stodola: Finding hope, rebuilding troubled lives
Sue Stodola has worked at every stage of the criminal legal process, ranging from juveniles to criminal defendants in capital cases. As a volunteer, a probation officer, a capital mitigation […]
Cartwright Elementary’s return to a 5-day work week is a necessity
Cartwright Elementary School District made a consequential decision for the next school year, aiming to improve the lives and health of the nearly 12,000 students who attend our 20 schools. […]
Several Valley cities grew faster than Phoenix, report shows
Key Points:Â Arizona added nearly 100,000 residents in past year Mesa closing in on Tucson as second largest city Some freeway projects prompted by population growth It probably comes as […]
How a crypto loophole in the GENIUS Act threatens community banks and local economies
The GENIUS Act was intended to establish guardrails for the use of payment stablecoins, which are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value and function like cash in the […]
Historic Phoenix neighborhood fears impact of new housing law
Key Points: Residents of historic Phoenix neighborhood seek exemption from new zoning law Law requires cities to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in certain areas Phoenix residents are divided on […]
