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Organizers in Final Push to Stop Arizona’s Expanded School Voucher Program
Save Our Schools Arizona is working to collect 118,823 signatures to trigger a ballot referendum and delay the expansion of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program until it goes on the ballot in 2024.
Phoenix Wants Judge to Toss Out Lawsuit Over Homeless Encampment
The city of Phoenix made its first move in a lawsuit trying to force it to address a growing homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone: rejecting the case and arguing it should be dismissed.
Budtenders at Zen Leaf in Phoenix Become Fourth Dispensary in Arizona to Unionize
Workers at Zen Leaf Local Joint in Midtown voted to unionize, making Local Joint the fourth dispensary in the state to organize.
Trailer Park Residents Battle Grand Canyon University Over Eviction Plans
Residents of Periwinkle Mobile Home Park continued their fight against Grand Canyon University, the property owner that plans to evict them to make room for a new development.
Arizona Women Get $700,000 to Settle Lowe’s Strap-On Sex Harassment Suit
Three Arizona women will receive a total of $700,000 to settle their sex discrimination lawsuit against Lowe’s that alleged more than a decade of “open, notorious, and frequent” abuse by a male co-worker.
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PetSmart Employees in Phoenix Demand Change to Address Rising Dog Deaths, Work Conditions
Workers concerned about their wages and benefits, work environment, staffing, and the care of animals inside the stores of Phoenix-based PetSmart are increasing their pressure for change.
He Sold Homemade Skateboards In a Phoenix Dorm. Now He Sells the Most Popular E-Bike in North America
Lectric eBikes claims it’s the fastest-growing e-bike company in the country and, based in Phoenix, is part of a growing hub for electric vehicle development. It expects to sell 170,000 bikes in 2022.
At Tense Moment for Department, Michael Sullivan Takes Over Phoenix Police
The new Phoenix police chief, Michael Sullivan, is faced with a department in turmoil and under scrutiny.
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Mint Dispensary in Guadalupe to Become First in Arizona to Open 24 Hours
The Guadalupe Town Council voted on September 8 to allow medical and recreational dispensaries to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Mint Cannabis dispensary in Guadalupe will become the first to open around the clock when the new zoning amendment takes effect in mid October.
Activists Celebrate – with Drums and Horns – as Police Chief Jeri Williams Steps Down
Activists critical of the Phoenix Police Department rallied with a band outside the agency on Monday to celebrate the departure of Chief Jeri Williams.
Katie Hobbs Won’t Debate Kari Lake in Arizona Governor’s Race
Katie Hobbs, the Democratic nominee for governor, again demurred an olive branch from the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and made it official on Sunday: She will not debate Kari Lake, the Republican nominee and former TV news anchor.
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Budtenders Protest As Chandler Dispensary Keeps Firing Union Supporters
Cannabis workers gathered outside a Chandler dispensary on Thursday to protest the Labor Day firing of multiple workers.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Arizona’s Ban on Recording Police
A judge issued an injunction Friday to temporarily block Arizona’s new police filming ban from taking effect.
From Lame Nerd to Boss Bird: An Arizona Cardinal’s Story
Big Red of the Arizona Cardinals ranked as one of the best mascots in the league in a recent survey of NFL fans.
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Sorry, Katie Hobbs. No One Likes Your Town Hall Idea, and Now It’s Backfiring
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission on Thursday formally dismissed a proposal from Katie Hobbs to change the format of a debate with Kari Lake in Arizona’s gubernatorial race and gave her a week to reconsider.
Healing with Pride: Former Marine in Tempe Creates CBD Cream to Help Veterans
The Tempe veteran behind Jefro’s Botanicals talks about how he created the CBD creams, their impact and how he helps other veterans.
Anissa Keane Collected Union Cards at Curaleaf. Then She Got Fired
To commemorate Labor Day, Phoenix New Times spoke with four union leaders and rank-and-file workers – from teachers to dispensary workers – about the victories and struggles of the past year, and the labor movement in Arizona.
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Apache Junction Sued Over ‘Malicious Prosecution’ of Man Who Filmed Cops
As Arizona faces legal challenges over a new law that strips away individuals’ rights to record the police, Apache Junction is being sued over its arrest and prosecution of a man who filmed officers last year.
With Election Looming, Maricopa County Wants to Hire 2,500 Temporary Poll Workers
Maricopa County wants to hire up to 2,500 temporary workers ahead of the November election, from poll workers to ballot processors, clerks, drivers, and people to staff a call center.
Victoria Stahl Joined the Picket Line at Sky Harbor. The Strike Worked
To commemorate Labor Day, Phoenix New Times spoke with four union leaders and rank-and-file workers – from teachers to dispensary workers – about the victories and struggles of the past year, and the labor movement in Arizona.
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Laila Dalton Reflects on Surviving Starbucks’ Union-Busting Tactics
To commemorate Labor Day, Phoenix New Times spoke with four union leaders and rank-and-file workers – from teachers to dispensary workers – about the victories and struggles of the past year, and the labor movement in Arizona.