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On Wednesday, the administrator of the Community Assistance Program reported to the public safety subcommittee that 48 caseworkers have since been hired and trained.
Sep. 7, 2023
The Show spoke with Tom Simplot, who used to run the Arizona Department of Housing under former Gov. Doug Ducey and once served on the Phoenix City Council, about a move to legalizing backyard guesthouses or casitas and what it could mean for the broader housing outlook in the Valley.
Sep. 7, 2023
The Show spoke with Scottsdale City Council member Solange Whitehead on a program designed to help house people who are homeless after "The Zone" was cleared.
Sep. 7, 2023
Phoenix homeowners will soon be able to build an extra home on their lots. On Wednesday, the City Council approved accessory dwelling units in backyards.
Sep. 6, 2023
The lawsuit against the city of Phoenix to disband its largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone," is still ongoing. As the city cleared another block late last week, local activists gathered outside the barriers set up around it.
Sep. 6, 2023
The Show spoke with LA Times reporter Noah Bierman about his research on homelessness in Los Angeles compared to other similar cities.
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Sep. 5, 2023
A lawsuit filed against Tucson by three organizations advocating for the city’s homeless population was dropped late last week. The initial filing alleged that the city used harsh ordinances and ‘sweeps’ of public parks to try to keep homelessness out of view.
Sep. 4, 2023
Last week, Fountain Hills lawmakers passed ordinances aimed at curbing homeless encampments and panhandling. Anyone found to be lingering along a roadway or engaged in so-called “urban camping” can now be charged with a misdemeanor.
Sep. 1, 2023
The federal government says the landscape has changed some areas of Arizona where flooding has posed a real risk. Updated floodplain mapping is now available for one northern Arizona community.
Aug. 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development updated its housing voucher allocation amounts to reflect increasing rent costs around the country.
Aug. 31, 2023
The Show spoke with Carrie Masters, CEO of the nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker, about her work and why it's so important especially with homelessness on the rise.
Aug. 31, 2023
The Show spoke with Kathleen Ferris, a senior research fellow at the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, about Arizona's groundwater concerns.
Aug. 31, 2023
The Pima Animal Care Center says it’s in urgent need of pet adoptions and fosters. A country official says the shelter has seen an increase in the number of pet owners having to surrender their pets over the last year.
Aug. 30, 2023
New federal funding from the Indian Housing Block Grant will help develop 48 new affordable housing units at three locations in Arizona.
Aug. 30, 2023
Investor purchases dropped the most — 65% year over year — in Las Vegas, Jacksonville and Phoenix, followed closely by Atlanta and Charlotte.
Aug. 30, 2023
Maricopa County reports a $5 million investment made last year has now helped more than 1,200 people find permanent housing. An official said the idea was to create incentives for landlords to offer housing to people who may have past evictions, a criminal record, or who are using a rapid rehousing voucher to cover rent.
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Aug. 29, 2023
Arizona Republic investigative reporter Caitlin McGlade joined The Show to talk more about a new investigation that found problems in assisted living facilities in Arizona.
Aug. 29, 2023
Rural communities, both here in Arizona and elsewhere, have historically struggled to keep their young residents in town and bring them back if they’ve left. The Show spoke with Kate Stuart from Local First Arizona on a new survey working towards reversing the trend of young people leaving rural communities.
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Aug. 29, 2023
More low-income housing units are in the works for Phoenix, thanks to money from the county and federal government.
Aug. 28, 2023
A state law passed in 2016 left cities largely powerless to ban or regulate short-term rentals. Proponents said the measure would help homeowners make extra money. But opponents say the law has been more beneficial to investors, who’ve turned local homes into mini-hotels that cater to loud, late-night parties.
Aug. 26, 2023
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