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Public safety, parks, pets and more: How Maricopa County will spend money in 2025
Maricopa County is headed into a new fiscal year with a $3.87 billion budget that will fund new buildings, new staff and more. That amount is less than last year's $4.35 billion, a decline driven by drops in one-time spending. In recent years, the budget has been inflated by large pension debt payments...
Here's how much hotter the urban heat island effect makes metro Phoenix
The extreme temperatures Phoenix residents are feeling right now are made even hotter by all of the asphalt and concrete absorbing heat across the metro area. A new study on the urban heat island effect from the climate research group Climate Central finds the built environment and population density of the Phoenix area amplify temperatures by about 7.4 degrees, on average. That’s actually less of an urban heat island effect than many other U.S. cities experience.
Arizona election worker accused of stealing a security fob also charged with other crimes
PHOENIX (AP) — A temporary election worker accused of computer tampering in Arizona’s largest county has been charged with additional crimes. Walter Ringfield was charged with third-degree burglary and criminal trespassing after prosecutors say he stole several items while walking through a secure area of the Arizona Legislature on June 15, according to an indictment filed last week.
PHX350 Marks One Year of Supporting Unhoused Youth in Maricopa County as Phoenix Sees Progress in Homelessness Battle
Reflecting on a year since the launch of PHX350, it's evident the program has had a substantial impact on the lives of unhoused young adults in Maricopa County. ABC15 reported on the journey of Alexus and her boyfriend Angel, who found solace in the security the program offers. Angel expressed relief in knowing that, "When you’re on the streets, there’s always that idea of 'where is she,' the security aspect like we’re not always safe,” reflecting the precarious nature of street life. PHX350, backed by a $2 million grant from the Department of Housing to the Valley of the Sun YMCA, aims to provide a temporary home and job opportunities to young adults in need.
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