I moved to an Arizona oasis that banned cars. It's as dreamy as I expected, but it can be a struggle to venture outside it.

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John-Robert Rodríguez (left) moved to a car-free community, Culdesac, in Tempe, Arizona in 2023.

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Arizona's Democratic governor squashed an effort to make homes more affordable as Biden travels to the state to promote his housing plans

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An aerial view of new homes under construction at a housing development on June 7, 2023 in Buckeye, Arizona. Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is located on the fringe of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
An aerial view of new homes under construction at a housing development on June 7, 2023 in Buckeye, Arizona.

Kyrsten Sinema is still sitting on over $11 million in campaign cash — and she could easily use it to fuel her post-Senate life

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol in January.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol in January.

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How Kyrsten Sinema — who once said she could 'do anything' if she lost reelection — can get rich now that she's retiring from the Senate

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol on December 13, 2022.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol on December 13, 2022.

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Arizona's Senate race just got a whole lot less interesting following Kyrsten Sinema's decision to retire

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection.

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Why Republicans are fighting the basic-income programs many cities and states are adopting: 'Is money a birthright now?'

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Phoenix, Arizona.

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Why 4 Arizona cities have emerged as havens from financial stress

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Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the least financially stressed cities in the US.

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Republicans vote unanimously to ban basic income programs in a state with one of the highest homelessness rates

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Phoenix, Arizona.

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Arizona won't extradite the accused SoHo killer to New York, blaming the DA for being soft on crime. NYC's murder rate is half of Phoenix's, Bragg's office says.

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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell criticized Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's treatment of violent criminals.

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Wealthy Californians are ditching the state for the 'Beverly Hills of Arizona'

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Paradise Valley property at foot of Camelback Mountain.
A property in Paradise Valley, Arizona, at the foot of Camelback Mountain.

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