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Indianapolis residents can now receive assistance with rent for up to four months, which will be financed through a state program using $25 million from federal COVID-19 relief funding.

Indianapolis' Department of Metropolitan Development is being honored by the American Planning Association (APA) with the 2019 Gold National Planning Achievement Award for its free public education program the People's Planning Academy.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers was unanimously elected as vice chair to the Transportation Policy Committee to help to develop the region's transportation policies.

Twenty-six area nonprofits will share more than $114,000 in grant money as part of the city of Goodyear's annual Community Fund program.

GILBERT — The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is alerting members to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which can help employers avoid potential overtime and minimum wage violations.

PHOENIX — A phone poll taken earlier this month by ABC15 Arizona TV affiliate and OH Predictive Insights is showing Republican candidates with significant leads in three key state races.

PHOENIX — The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is applauding Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal efforts against Volkswagen's false advertising, which has resulted in a settlement for consumers.

The Town of Cave Creek is accepting Statements of Qualification for engineering services which are needed for the Central Arizona Project pipeline pump stations project.

The Town of Queen Creek will host an ice cream social where residents will have an opportunity to gather information and share their opinions regarding various town projects.

The Town of Queen Creek will continue to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month throughout July with special events and activities as part of the "A Lifetime of Discovery" promotion.

The Maricopa Public Library will be working with Unique Management Services to recover some of the thousands of dollars the library says it is owed in account fines and fees.

Fountain Hills is now taking "letters of interest" from qualified electors to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council.

TUCSON —Pima County Supervisors recently approved a rezoning change that affects owners of mobile homes built prior to 1976 by requiring proof of certification before importation and relocation.

PHOENIX — Local business leaders and former Greater Phoenix Chamber ATHENA Award recipients Michelle Just and Mi-Ai Parrish spoke on leadership, mentoring and community service at a recent Professional Women's Alliance luncheon hosted by the Chamber.

PHOENIX — Two grants from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety totaling $50,000 will allow Phoenix-area law enforcement officers to testify in Arizona Department of Transportation administrative cases via video conferencing.

TUCSON — The 390th Memorial Museum, the only World War II-focused museum in Arizona, recently earned the American Alliance of Museums' Core Documents Verification, making it one of only 75 museums in the U.S. to receive the verification.

The U.S. Senate recently passed legislation named in honor of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) that supports $716 billion in funding for national defense.

The City of Buckeye will accept applications for its fiscal year 2018-19 Nonprofit Community Funding Program from July 1 through Aug. 2.

The City of Avondale's Neighborhood & Family Services Department is asking the community to help support its annual Back to School Backpack Program which provides pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students with supplies for the upcoming school year.

Benevilla, a nonprofit that provides services for older adults, adults with disabilities and children and families who are their caregivers, will host the second event of its three-part Caregiver Connect series next month.