Phoenix City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Phoenix City Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer's source of income. This decision solidifies the City’s position on the right to fair housing and affirms that there is no place for discrimination in Phoenix. Chapter 18 outlines the City’s commitment to undertake … [More]
Phoenix Achieves Zero Waste Goal for Downtown Super Bowl Events
The City of Phoenix Public Works Department reached its goal of diverting at least 92% of waste from Super Bowl events away from the landfill. After final sorting and weighing, the 2023 Super Bowl events hosted in downtown Phoenix surpassed a previous Super Bowl’s diversion rate of 91% to become the … [More]
City of Phoenix Names New Planning and Development Department Director
Planning and Development Department Assistant Director Joshua Bednarek will now lead the department as its new Director. Bednarek has been with the City for more than 20 years, 15 of those years with the Planning and Development Department. “I am honored to serve as Director of the Planning and Development Department for the City of Phoenix," said Bednarek. “I am excited to … [More]
Today Is the Voter Registration Deadline for the March City of Phoenix Runoff Election
The City of Phoenix will conduct a Runoff Election on March 14, 2023, in which city voters in Districts 6 and 8 will elect a Council Member. The candidate with the highest number of votes cast for each office in the Runoff Election will be elected and take office for a four-year term beginning April 17, 2023. The Voter Registration Deadline for this election is today, Monday, … [More]
Collaboration Leads to Landmark Land Conservation
Arizona has taken a notable step forward towards preserving its natural beauty for generations to come through the power of collaboration. The Town of Cave Creek, Maricopa County, and the Desert Foothills Land Trust are proud to announce the conservation of nearly 30 acres of critical land near the trailhead of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, a special part of the … [More]
Maricopa Association of Governments Executive Director Announces Retirement
Calling it the “best job I have ever had the opportunity to hold,” Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Executive Director Eric Anderson has announced he will be retiring from the agency after 40 years of service. “It is time for me to retire from the best job I have ever had the opportunity to hold. I will be stepping down as Executive Director … [More]
Phoenix Launches Shared Micromobility Program: E-scooters, E-bikes, Pedal Bikes More Accessible
The City of Phoenix launched its permanent Shared Micromobility Program by hosting a special event in downtown with vendors Lime and Spin. The vendors showcased their inventory of e-scooters, e-bikes, traditional pedal bikes and adaptive bikes to downtown stakeholders and the media. Various vendors have operated e-scooters in downtown Phoenix since … [More]
IRS Sets January 23 as Official Start to 2023 Tax Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the April 18 tax deadline. People have three extra days to file this … [More]
City of Chandler’s Data Center Ordinance Now in Effect
The City of Chandler has joined a small list of cities across the nation to adopt a zoning code amendment to define the location and operation of data centers. The approved amendment includes the following provisions: Establishes a new section of the zoning code (Chapter 35, Section 2214) specifically to address data centers Clarifies data centers as a primary use … [More]
Governor Katie Hobbs Launches First 100 Days Initiative
Governor Katie Hobbs announced her First 100 Days Initiative, which includes the first 100 actions she will take as governor to help build an Arizona for everyone. The Governor’s bold agenda for her first 100 days in office will focus on her top policy priorities, such as strengthening the economy and making Arizona more affordable, improving public education, and securing the … [More]
Katie Hobbs Sworn In as Arizona’s 24th Governor
This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, and State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh were sworn into office in a ceremony on the Ninth Floor of the Capitol Executive Tower. Arizona’s Constitution requires these statewide elected officials to begin … [More]
SECURE Act 2.0 Gives Arizonans New and Enhanced Tools for Retirement
The much-anticipated SECURE Act 2.0 became law Friday, giving Arizonans and all Americans new and enhanced retirement savings tools. SECURE 2.0 was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and is follow-up legislation to the original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) designed to increase employee access to tax-advantaged … [More]
Arizona Department of Gaming Reports $41.9M in Tribal Gaming Contributions for Latest Fiscal Quarter
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced today $41,876,352 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This amount represents a 95 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2022. “With back-to-back record quarters of tribal contributions, it is clear the 2021 amended Arizona Tribal-State Gaming … [More]
Phoenix Pilots New Program for Cleanup Around the Human Services Campus
The City of Phoenix successfully completed its pilot program of enhanced cleanings on Madison St. between 12th and 13th Avenues. Despite misgivings by the ACLU, the court refused to prohibit the City of Phoenix's cleaning efforts and the City intends to continue its efforts in that regard. The … [More]
