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I’m looking forward to spending some time in Tucson this weekend, but first, here’s a cool restaurant and coffee shop I visited yesterday in Phoenix. 

PROVISION is located in the Link building off of Seventh Street and Camelback Road. 

The vibey loft and plant wall at PROVISION in Phoenix. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)

PROVISION’s coffee menu has some unique offerings, including cold-brew sparkling teas, an espresso tonic, and a pink mole latte. They also serve food and cocktails. 

It’s one of the coolest coffee shops I’ve been to in Phoenix, thanks to its atmosphere and aesthetics. The vaulted ceilings, big windows, and giant plant wall create an inviting energy, ideal for events they host, such as live music, trivia, and pilates.

What’s been your favorite hangout spot lately? Let me know!

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Democrat Kris Mayes speaks with the media after a televised debate against Republican Abraham Hamadeh, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has settled with one of nine landlords it sued in February 2024 for engaging in a price fixing operation that the state said led to apartment rent hikes in metro Phoenix and Tucson.

The attorney general will dismiss claims against Weidner Property Management LLC, which agreed to donate $1 million to Arizona nonprofit Wildfire to help the landlord’s former and current tenants.

The settlement stems from Arizona’s lawsuit against RealPage Inc. and several landlords, alleging antitrust and fraud violations. The suit against the other nine firms is ongoing.

The lawsuit alleges Texas-based software company RealPage, which works for landlords to collect data on the rental market and set prices, and the apartment landlords conspired to drive up costs.

“Arizona renters deserve a fair and competitive housing market—not one manipulated by secret algorithms and backroom deals,” Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a prepared statement. “This settlement not only stops harmful practices but also provides direct assistance to renters.”

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has settled with one of nine landlords it sued in February 2024 for engaging in a price fixing operation that the state said led to apartment rent hikes.

Here are some fun events happening in Arizona this weekend, including music festivals and barbecue competitions.

 Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week.

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Jessica Swarner, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect, and Martin Nieves Sanchez. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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