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TJ L'Heureux

TJ L’Heureux is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he’s primarily focused on news since September 2023. Before joining the New Times staff, TJ worked at Arizona State University’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. He was also recognized for best community service project/reporting in the 2023 EPPY Awards. TJ holds a master’s degree in investigative journalism from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in public policy and Latin American studies from the University of Chicago.

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Hired mercenaries are blocking Tempe petitioners. Who’s paying them?

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 23, 2025

Someone hired Groundswell Contact to counter residents gathering signatures to repeal a city ordinance. It’s not clear who.

2 Phoenix suburbs among the best U.S. cities for renters

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 21, 2025

A pair of Phoenix suburbs – including one that seems to despise renters – made the national top-20 in RentCafe’s analysis.

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Sinema gushes over ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ shroom researcher at conference

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 18, 2025

Kyrsten Sinema has advocated for psychedelic research since leaving the Senate. And she’s still spending campaign funds.

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Arizona canceled $429M in medical debt. Which residents qualify?

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 18, 2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that roughly 352,000 Arizonans will have their medical debt automatically wiped out.

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Phoenix ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protest: What to know

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 17, 2025

The latest mass protest against the Trump administration will channel the spirit of the late civil rights icon John Lewis.

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Arizona Democrats may oust the party chair tonight. He blames racism

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 16, 2025

Robert Branscomb II has publicly beefed with Katie Hobbs, Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and outspent his own fundraising.

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How Josh Kesselman became the Phoenix ‘Willy Wonka of Weed’

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 16, 2025

The RAW rolling papers pioneer became a huge weed celebrity. And now he’s wondering what to do with his chocolate factory.

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Tempe mayor defends fast-tracked change to divisive parks ordinance

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 14, 2025

Corey Woods said Tempe quickly passed controversial public gathering rules due to an ongoing court case. Others call B.S.

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MAGA county official jokes about killing pro-Palestine activist

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 11, 2025

Sam Stone of the county recorder’s office suggested firing a missile at a New York man targeted by the Trump administration.

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Phoenix police chopper writes the name ‘ALEX’ in middle of the night

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 11, 2025

Who is Alex? And was buzzing a Maryvale neighborhood in the middle of the night worth the flight of spelling fancy?

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Stanton bashes ‘pathetic’ ‘neanderthal’ Lake for sharing gay rumor

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 10, 2025

Kari Lake used a live hearing to suggest Rep. Greg Stanton is gay. “What are you,” Stanton said Thursday, “a neanderthal?”

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Activists push petition to repeal divisive Tempe parks ordinance

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 9, 2025

Critics say the ordinance targets groups helping the unhoused. They now hope to put a repeal measure before voters.

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What to know about new Phoenix police chief Matt Giordano

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 8, 2025

After months of searching, Phoenix picked someone to lead its embattled police force. Here’s what to know about the new chief.

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Phoenix suburb home to the most expensive ZIP code in Arizona

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 7, 2025

With a median home price of $5.5 million, you’ve got to be loaded to afford a house in this Valley enclave for the uber-rich.

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Judge: Arizona can continue to crack down on hemp-based THC products

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 3, 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says hemp-THC products at smoke shops and gas stations are illegal. A judge agrees.

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All 174 bills Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 2, 2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 174 bills so far in the 2025 legislative session, a new record. Here’s what they were.

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After hours of backlash, Tempe OKs controversial new parks ordinance

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 2, 2025

A city council meeting lasted until 1 a.m. as residents spoke against an ordinance that may limit groups aiding the homeless.

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Phoenix Fourth of July weather forecast: What to expect

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 1, 2025

The record for July 4 is 118 degrees. Thankfully, this Independence Day won’t be quite that hot.

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Tempe threatens to fine group providing showers to unhoused people

By TJ L'HeureuxJuly 1, 2025

Cloud Covered Streets uses a trailer to provide showers for homeless people. Tempe threatened to fine the group $1,500.

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Jungle Boys dispensary opens in historic recording studio building

By TJ L'HeureuxJune 27, 2025

Waylon Jennings and Alice Cooper once laid tracks in a studio off Indian School Road. Now, it’s a weed-slinging dispensary.

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Activists call for Home Depot to bar ICE from using its lots

By TJ L'HeureuxJune 26, 2025

Home Depot says it doesn’t involve itself in politics, but Phoenix activists want it to stand up to ICE.

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Get that weak shit outta here: Katie Hobbs breaks her own veto record

By TJ L'HeureuxJune 25, 2025

After axing 28 budget bills she warned Republicans not to waste time with, Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 168 bills this year.

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