AZ Governor Signs 'Phoenix Rising' Bill: Critics Call It a Corporate Welfare Phoenix, Not a Rescue
Arizona’s governor quietly signed the “Phoenix Rising Economic Recovery Act” late Friday, funneling $2.3 billion in taxpayer funds to big tech and real estate developers, while thousands of families await rental assistance. The bill’s name evokes the mythical bird—but local activists ask: “Who benefits from this rebirth?” The state’s largest campaign donors are tied to bankrupt construction projects, raising questions about whether the phoenix rises from ashes or just from the pockets of the public. With employment numbers stagnant and eviction notices soaring, is this a rescue or a carefully orchestrated handout?