Phoenix leaders want state lawmakers to rethink some actions that are putting the city in a financial bind.Starting in 2025, Phoenix will collect tens of millions less in sales tax revenue after state lawmakers banned cities from taxing residential rents. Mayor Kate Gallego said cities are asking them to delay implementation for a year, giving Phoenix more time to plan for the
Phoenix is putting millions more into homeless services, thanks to federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, known as ARPA. Phoenix received nearly $400 million for COVID-19-related costs and economic recovery. On Wednesday, the City Council approved using another $15 million in ARPA funds to continue various shelters and services through June 2025. City Manager
The state’s largest emergency shelter program may soon have to cut services to people experiencing homelessness. Central Arizona Shelter Services, known as CASS, serves the Valley and its biggest shelter is near downtown Phoenix. Thanks to an infusion of federal funds related to the pandemic and recovery, CASS was able to increase its beds from 470 to 650. But, now, cuts could
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