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Rep. Ruben Gallego Announces $40.6 Million for Phoenix Head Start

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) today announced $40,600,307 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to support Head Start projects in Phoenix.

Phoenix mayor: Medellín 'will be our first sister city in South America'

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Phoenix City Council voted June 14 to approve a new sister-city partnership with Medellín, Colombia, making it the first Phoenix sister city in South America.

Phoenix City Council approves contract with local nonprofit to support homeless

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Phoenix City Council voted to continue a contract with a local nonprofit housing provider to serve the homeless in the city, unanimously approving the contract during their June 14 meeting.

Gallego Announces $30 Million to Expand Internet Access in Pima County

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 16, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced $30,281,277 in grant funding from BroadBandUSA, the Department of Commerce’s digital inclusion program, to expand internet access in Pima County.

Operation Summer Shield

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Phoenix Police Department is proud to have organized a five-day multi-agency operation dubbed Operation Summer Shield, that aimed at enhancing public safety by proactively addressing violent offenders in the City of Phoenix.

Gallego Statement on SCOTUS Upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), a member and former chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, released the following statement lauding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act in Haaland v. Brackeen.

Merissa Hamilton: 'Criminals think it's game on to attack law enforcement trying to keep our neighborhoods safe”

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

Grassroots activist Merissa Hamilton recently condemned Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and others who promoted defunding the police as crime increases in the area.

Scottsdale doctor: 'Allergies play a major role in chronic sinus disease'

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

One of the main triggers of sinusitis is allergies, and summer allergies are right around the corner.

Maricopa County suffers four heat-associated deaths during the past week

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

In Maricopa County, four people died due to heat-related issues in the week ending June 10, according to Maricopa County Morbidity Reports

Phoenix Fire Conducts Mock Water Rescue Training

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

Ahead of Monsoon season, Phoenix Fire will showcase an annual training for specially trained firefighters known as, Technical Rescue Technicians.

Phoenix Celebrates “Stay Cool Summer” Art Contest Winners

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

Phoenix kids are heat ready this summer! The Office of Heat Response and Mitigation and Phoenix Public Library teamed up to host a “Stay Cool Summer" art contest.

Public Works Offers Various Services to Help Residents During 2023 Monsoon

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

The 2023 Monsoon officially began on June 15.

PHX Sky Harbor Hosts Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

The summer travel season is in full swing, and many are already making travel plans for the busy end of the year holiday season.

City of Phoenix Juneteenth Holiday Notice

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Public Input Sought on Draft Police Policies - Updated Draft Use of Force

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

In January, the Phoenix Police Department requested input from the community and employees on a new draft Use of Force policy.

Phoenix City Council Approves Sustainable Development Water Policies

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the “Sustainable Desert Development Policy” that Mayor Kate Gallego has been leading on since early in 2022.

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Declare Extreme Heat Emergencies

By PHX Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 8, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the bipartisan Extreme Heat Emergency Act to add extreme heat to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) list of major disaster qualifying events.