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Divided Views on Border Security: Biden vs. Senators

TL/DR - Members of Congress and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are in disagreement regarding how to improve border security, with Mayorkas advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of immigration policy. The disagreement comes as they consider a request from the White House for emergency spending. The Biden administration sent two…
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New Apartment Complex Launches Near TSMC in North Phoenix

TL/DR - Real estate firm Thompson Thrift is developing a new 224-unit multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant (TSMC) in northern Phoenix. The Refinery at Pointe17 community is set to open in late 2025, with construction beginning this month. Located near Interstate 17, it will be in close proximity to TSMC, which is…
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Phoenix Wraps up ‘The Zone’s’ Final 15 Blocks Before Deadline

TL/DR - Phoenix had a deadline on November 4 to clear out a 15-block area of homeless encampments known as "The Zone". The city encountered 716 people during this process, 590 of whom were relocated to alternative locations such as shelters, housing, family members, or treatment programs - an acceptance rate of 82%. The city now intends to keep…
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Analyzing Sustainability: Boondoggle or Guiding Principle?

TL/DR - Scottsdale's city council has outlined a plan for sustainability focusing on water, heat/air quality, and waste. Through programs such as Watersmart and the use of grants for conservation and air quality improvement measures, the city has reduced water use by 7% and plans on reducing golf course and HOA irrigation water usage by 10% over 10…