Facing a housing crisis, Arizona lawmakers propose overriding city control | National News

Arizona is Over 200,000 short houses Lawmakers believe they can fix that by removing local zoning restrictions, a strategy that has drawn fierce opposition from cities across the state. The state’s supply of affordable housing options is dire. Only 24 rental units available for every 100 very low-income householdsRepublican lawmakers have focused on local zoning […]
Arizona Republicans propose splitting Maricopa County

Phoenix — Maricopa is the most populous county in Arizona. However, two proposals from House Republicans could split Maricopa County into four separate parts. If passed, the proposal would reduce the borders of Maricopa County to cover most of Phoenix and surround it with three new counties. Hohokam County in the southeast is centered around […]