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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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Do Arizona budtenders know less than they used to?

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 18, 2025

Expert budtenders can match you with the right strain. Industry insiders say there are fewer of them than there once were.

Oak Flat, a holy Apache site east of Phoenix, faces rapid sale and destruction

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 18, 2025

The U.S. government said it will move to sell of the copper-rich Arizona site despite a possible Supreme Court intervention.

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Scottsdale mayor sues to find out who snitched on her about Parkingate

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 17, 2025

Lisa Borowsky wants to know who complained to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office about her, and she wants to know now.

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Wendy Rogers brags about passing stolen valor bill she blocked

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 16, 2025

State Sen. Wendy Rogers took credit for something she didn’t do. What is that called again?

a young man in a backward hat that says "sharing food is not a crime"

Tempe sued for targeting residents who feed homeless people

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 16, 2025

Tempe has cracked down on advocates who host picnics for unhoused people in city parks. Now, those advocates are suing.

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Buds-A-Palooza hits downtown Phoenix on Friday. Here’s what to know

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 10, 2025

The fourth annual weed block party will feature music, comedy shows, food and, yes, lots of people getting high.

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Lawmaker rips fellow Republican who voted no on stolen valor bill

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 9, 2025

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin cast the only vote against making fake military service claims a crime. It earned him a lecture.

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Arizona Democrats walk out of speech by Trump’s ‘asshole’ border czar

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 8, 2025

Republicans invited Tom Homan, who has led Trump’s mass deportation efforts, to address the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday.

Ruben Gallego

Gallego roasts Homeland Security secretary for assault rifle cosplay

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 8, 2025

Kristi Noem tried to look tough while making a video in Arizona. Instead, she looked like she looked unfit to hold a firearm.

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Have a new Arizona ID? It looks badass under a black light

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 7, 2025

If you’ve gotten a new Arizona ID in the last two years, you’re carrying a coyote and a scorpion in your pocket.

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Phoenix’s ‘Hands Off’ protest at the Capitol: What to know

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 4, 2025

The latest large-scale protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk organized by the 50501 movement is set for April 5.

Tempe kicks the ball on Danelle Plaza, begins leasing to nonprofit

Tempe kicks the ball on Danelle Plaza, begins leasing to nonprofit

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 4, 2025

It’s the latest move in the ongoing saga regarding the future of the beloved Tempe arts and retail hub.

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8 social media accounts to follow for Arizona politics junkies

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 2, 2025

Like Arizona politics, social media’s an addictive hellscape. If you’re stuck in it, might as well laugh and learn something.

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Glassman, vets slam ‘coward’ lawmaker for blocking Stolen Valor bill

By TJ L'HeureuxApril 1, 2025

Rodney Glassman tore into Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, his likely primary opponent for attorney general.

Arizona State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale.

GOP lawmaker makes up endorsement to tout run for Secretary of State

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 31, 2025

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin says Arizona GOP chair Gina Swoboda asked him to run. She says she might run against him.

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Arizona study of ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ magic mushrooms clears FDA hurdle

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 28, 2025

Scottsdale Research Institute’s clinical trial will be the nation’s first of whole psilocybin mushrooms on humans.

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Arizona billboard goes viral as Canada calls out U.S. tariffs

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 27, 2025

Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports are set to go into effect on April 2. Canada wants to remind you what that means.

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5 cops punished by Arizona police standards board in March

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 26, 2025

In March, Arizona cops were suspended for drunk-driving an ATV, submitting false time sheets and attempted sexual assault.

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Here’s how much more expensive Phoenix has become since 2020

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 25, 2025

Wages have not kept up with inflation in Phoenix, particularly when it comes to housing costs.

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Amid Trump’s anti-DEI fervor, dozens honor Native vet Lori Piestewa

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 24, 2025

Atop Piestewa Peak, veterans remembered the first Native American woman to die in combat while serving in the U.S. military.

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Phoenix introduces police chief candidates, asks few tough questions

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 21, 2025

The city received 340 questions from residents but asked mostly vanilla ones to the men vying to lead the troubled department.

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Report: Kari Lake accosted Ruben Gallego at D.C. club over ‘cartel’ ties

By TJ L'HeureuxMarch 20, 2025

Sen. Ruben Gallego said Kari Lake confronted him near an elevator, shaking his hand and asking how he sleeps at night.

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