The Aviation Department officially launched its City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program to promote an added benefit for workers in the aviation industry, which has been challenged for more than two years by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was made possible through a $4 million investment by the Phoenix City Council, as part of the city's American … [More]
Phoenix Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decreased in 2020, Study Finds
The City of Phoenix’s 2020 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory shows both community-scale and government operations emissions decreased during that year. “Our investments in energy efficiency, transportation electrification, and renewable energy have demonstrated progress toward Phoenix’s Climate Action Plan goals,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “This work is crucial to … [More]
Major Fleet Owners Urge Smart, Rapid Build-Out of EV Infrastructure
A letter sent to state leaders and the Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association detailed a set of recommendations designed to guide the build-out of cost-effective, equitable, and reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly as states look to spend funds from the National … [More]
ADEQ Telework Emissions Calculator Tool Earns Top Accolade, Big Win for Environmental Management
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), the state’s cabinet-level environmental agency that administers environmental laws and programs, today announced that its innovative Air Quality Telework Emissions Calculator Tool received a Top Product of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards 2022 program. The win is an indication that ADEQ’s … [More]
Arizona Sees Over Half a Billion Wagered in April
April was another strong month of event wagering for Arizona with over half a billion dollars in total money wagered, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Event wagering levels continue to look strong in Arizona, with over half a billion dollars wagered during April,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “I am excited to see how the state closes out its … [More]
City of Phoenix Adds Paid Parental Leave to Employee Benefits
Beginning October 1, the City of Phoenix will provide eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. The new parental leave benefit was unanimously approved by City Council, and solidifies Phoenix as a top employer in the region. 480 hours is among the most generous parental leave … [More]
Against Backdrop of SCOTUS Ruling on EPA, Americans Are Unified around Protecting Water Resources during Climate Change
The Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency had limited authority to regulate and enforce the Clean Air Act. The ruling could also mean that the federal government's ability to enforce the Clean Water Act is now similarly limited, even as polling shows this is the opposite of what the majority of voters … [More]
MAG Joins House America, Sets Housing Goals
For many people experiencing homelessness, finding a way out of shelters and off the streets is tough. A new program and an ambitious goal will help change that. On Wednesday, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council approved a resolution to join House America, a national initiative to address homelessness. In the resolution, MAG set a goal of … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Accessible and Secure Voting, Do Not Want to Eliminate Vote by Mail
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released findings on election reform as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their votes. While Arizona was the focus of the well-covered audit of the 2020 General Election, as well as a lot of … [More]
MAG Elects New Chair, Prioritizes Transportation Plan and Homelessness
Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting today. As the agency’s new chair, Weise identified two key priorities: shepherding a long-range transportation plan through funding approval, and continuing to work regionally to end homelessness. Mayor Weise noted that … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality among Priorities
On the heels of releasing survey findings on water issues important to voters earlier this week, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released additional environmental findings as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their … [More]
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Care Deeply About Water and Arizona’s Long-Term Drought
Very few things in politics achieve unanimous support, but in Arizona, the issues of addressing Arizona's water future and tackling drought come very close. Today, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) released their survey findings regarding water as part of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want candidates to address as … [More]
