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Phoenix, Tucson in Top 15 for Construction Wage Growth
New data for construction wage growth shows Arizona’s two major metropolitan areas are among the Top 15 cities tracked. The report by Construction Coverage shows Tucson construction workers saw wages increase by 5.7% over the last five years, placing the city at Number 7 nationwide. Phoenix, meanwhile, came in at Number 15, with construction wages increasing 3.1%.
Arizona Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking Operation
JOHNSTOWN, PA.- Last Thursday, a 22-year-old Phoenix, Arizona man appeared in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a transnational drug trafficking and money laundering operation. According to...
Referendum on how tipped workers get paid likely headed to ballot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Less than three months out from the general election, a voter initiative that would have raised the minimum wage for all workers in Arizona will no longer be on the ballot while a referendum that could change the pay structure for tipped workers appears to be heading to the ballot.
Description of Arizona's open primaries ballot measure is not fair, judge rules
It's back to the drawing board for a panel of lawmakers whose description of a proposal to reform candidate elections was rejected Monday as "misleading." Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Melissa Iyer Julian ruled in favor of supporters of the Make Elections Fair Act, who argued the lawmakers' wording emphasized actions the act...
Team Trump’s Desperate New Attack Plan on Harris in Swing States
A pro-Donald Trump super PAC is preparing a $100 million dollar ad campaign hoping to smear Vice President Kamala Harris as a left-wing “lunatic” to voters in swing states. MAGA Inc., a super PAC that has previously been used to financially buoy the Trump campaign as its candidate hemorrhaged funds across his legal battles, will launch a series of ads targeting Harris, according to a memo obtained by Politico on Monday. The ads will paint Harris as a “soft-on-crime radical who is too dangerous for the White House,” according to David Lee and Chris Grant, MAGA Inc.’s top political strategists....
Harris campaign ID requirement at Arizona rally draws calls of hypocrisy
Attendees were required to show an ID last week at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), in order to gain admission into the event. The Harris campaign sent an email Thursday announcing details of the rally, such as the location, Desert Diamond Arena, […]
Terros Health and Lifewell Merge to Amplify Mental Health Services in Phoenix
In Phoenix's mental health landscape, Terros Health and Lifewell, are coming together in a merger that aims to strengthen their services and reach within the community. With both non-profits already known for their efforts in championing mental health, their consolidation is seen as a significant stride toward enhancing access to critical care for individuals in need. Individually, they've carved distinct paths in outpatient and residential treatment spaces, but together, they're poised to deliver an even more robust continuum of care to clients across the Phoenix area.
Parts of metro Phoenix greeted by surprise morning rain on Tuesday
PHOENIX — Rain wasn’t in the forecast in metro Phoenix on Tuesday, but some parts of the Valley saw morning showers. The isolated showers began around 10:30 a.m. as measurable rain fell from Goodyear to Scottsdale and various locations in between. A gauge near Grand Canyon University in...
Phoenix Police Under Fire, Rising Fatal Shootings Amid Findings of Civil Rights Violations
The Phoenix Police Department, grappling with recent Department of Justice findings of civil rights violations, continues to face scrutiny as the number of civilians fatally shot by officers this year has climbed to nine. According to the Phoenix New Times, if this rate persists, 2024 will surpass previous years' fatal police shootings, including 12 in 2023 and 10 in 2022.
This Diamondbacks player could lead them back to the World Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently 67-53 and sit in first place in the National League wild-card race. There are so many teams (including two others from their division) that are fighting for a spot in the postseason that this race may come down to the final stretch.Up until this point, the Diamondbacks have had an up-and-down season. From the start of the season to June, they had a 41-43 record. However, since the start of July they have turned it up a notch, going 26-10 since then.One of the reasons why the Diamondbacks have been able to turn their season...
Phoenix has broken a heat record. It's on track to break another
Earlier this week, Phoenix broke a heat record for most consecutive days of 100-plus degree temperatures, and the streak is expected to continue if the forecast holds. The previous record was set in 1993. Ted Whittock with the National Weather Service in Phoenix says another heat record is in sight.
Motorists Warned of Wild Burros Near SR 95 in Lake Havasu City, BLM Takes Action for Public and Animal Safety
Lake Havasu City officials are sounding the alarm for motorists to stay vigilant on SR 95, where wandering wild burros pose a hazard. The advice comes as a measure to prevent collisions between drivers and the animals, who often venture near or onto the road in search of sustenance or respite from the heat. With the burros being most active at night, the risk is higher during these hours for those traveling through open desert areas adjacent to the highway. Commuters are advised against stopping to feed the burros, as it only encourages them to frequent the roads, potentially endangering both the animals and motorists.
Lake Havasu City Issues Reminder: Political Signs Must Be Removed Within 15 Days Post-Election
Time's ticking for political candidates and Lake Havasu City residents who've displayed their election fervor via yard signs, as the city reminds all that signs must be promptly removed post-election. The city ordinance specifies a fifteen-day grace period following any election for the removal of political signs, with an imminent deadline of August 14, 2024, for those related to the latest primary elections.
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