News by Benjamin Kibbey

Proposed federal legislation would extend absentee voting deadline in Arizona

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 10, 2021

The For the People Act, legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and currently pending before the Senate, would make sweeping changes to future federal elections, some of which could negate existing state laws, critics argue.

Phoenix receives national excellence awards for wastewater treatment

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 6, 2020

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department recently received recognition for its operational excellence from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, which awarded the local agency two Peak Performance Awards.

Phoenix resident: 'Show me any evidence' that remote learning is as effective as 'an in-person environment'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

A Phoenix resident said he takes an interest in research about the spread of COVID-19 and associated risks and how one's sources about the contagious virus can dictate opinions and decision-making.

As EDA hands out grants around state, Kavanagh questions lack of oversight

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 27, 2020

While the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) has recently awarded $1.2 million in grants from federal CARES Act funding, some are critical of a perceived lack of oversight and government review in how those grants are being distributed.

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Phoenix parks director promoted to deputy city manager

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 10, 2020

The City of Phoenix has promoted the director of Parks and Recreation Department to a deputy city manager position overseeing Human Services, Housing and Neighborhood Services, as well as Parks and Recreation.

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Smith-Reeve resigns as Arizona’s EMA director after Ducey places DHS Director Christ in charge

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 6, 2020

Wendy Smith-Reeve, Arizona’s emergency management director, has resigned from her post amid a sharp disagreement with Gov. Doug Ducey’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.