The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
The Buzz: Forecasting the Southern Arizona economy for 2023
Job market expected to remain strong, but housing remains major cause of inflation.
New Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool helps connect resources, lowers police response
The system launched on Oct. 27 and has received 1,582 reports.
ACLU sues city of Phoenix to stop sweeps of homeless camp
The ACLU says it filed the complaint late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of Arizona
The Buzz: Working to Lower Homelessness in Southern Arizona
Latest efforts have gained traction while also talking about crime reduction
Complaint filed against housing ordinance that bans income source discrimination
The city has until 5 p.m. Friday to respond.
Sierra Vista gets grant for new homeless project
The $50,000 grant comes from the Arizona Department of Housing.
Catholic Community Services gets millions in grant funding
The money comes from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Pima Supervisors take "baby steps" on homelessness
Drug paraphernalia and human waste among the problems.
Tucsonans can report homeless camps
New tool helps city respond to health and safety concerns.
Groundbreaking set for new housing assistance facility
The first building will open on June 1st of next year.
21% increase in hotline calls for domestic violence center, most in history
The Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse has received over 8,000 calls just this year.
Ballot measure asks Arizonans if veterans, widows and widowers should get property tax exemption
The tax exemption is written into the constitution, but is currently unenforceable.
Tucson to reopen lottery for public housing and Section 8 vouchers
The lottery was last open in 2017.
Tucson has high rate of low-income, cost-burdened renters and homeowners
That's despite the city having a high rate of housing affordability.
