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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

AZ: Livable Wages/Working Families

Many factors affect a customer's bill amount, including energy usage, weather, and the number of days in a billing period, according to Arizona Public Service. (Jason Yoder/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, March 28, 2024

AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase

Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …

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As of January, 7,434,577 recipients across the country have received Supplemental Security Income benefits. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, March 25, 2024

Social Security wants to get funds to more Arizonans

The Social Security Administration has launched a campaign to let people know there is money on the table for many Arizonans who may qualify for finan…

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Arizona is one of only three states offering families 100% eligibility for ESA vouchers, according to a new report. (Adobe Stock)
Report: AZ doesn't do enough to fund, support public schools

A new report is handing out grades to states for their support of public schools and Arizona gets an "F." The Network for Public Education's "Public …

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During the 2004 general election, Arizona voters approved Proposition 200, which requires
AZ leaders and businesses speak out against immigration proposal

Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, Speaker of the Arizona House, has introduced legislation with hopes to curtail illegal immigration and save Arizonans big in …

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Achieve60 AZ's goal is directly related to projections that 70% of Arizona's job openings will require completion of some form of education beyond high school. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Strong majority in AZ values postsecondary education

A new poll finds in Arizona, an overwhelming majority believes increasing the number of adults with college degrees, certificates, and credentials …

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El objetivo de Achieve60 AZ está directamente relacionado con las proyecciones de que el 70% de las vacantes laborales en Arizona requerirán la finalización de algún tipo de educación más allá de la escuela secundaria. (Adobe Stock)
Encuesta: Fuerte mayoría en AZ valora la educación postsecundaria

Una nueva encuesta revela que en Arizona una abrumadora mayoría cree que aumentar el número de adultos con títulos, certificados y …

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Nearly four in 10 people taking four or more prescription drugs say they have difficulty affording their prescriptions, according to KFF. (Adobe Stock)
AZ Democrats announce plan to fight rising drug costs

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently unveiled a plan to fight the rising costs of prescription drugs in the Grand Canyon State. Senate Bill 1533 would …

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While economic factors play a big part in overall well-being, studies have found things such as sun exposure do as well. One study ranked Arizona second in the country among states for wellness. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates: Public policy should include measuring well-being

Public policy experts recently got together to discuss people's well-being, and how it could improve through policy initiatives taking diverse …

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Bay says it is important for multi-generational households and families to have discussions about financial planning. (Adobe Stock)
Students across AZ learn how to better financially plan, budget

As the year comes to an end, one event aims to help high schoolers in Arizona learn how to better manage their money. The "Bite of Reality" fairs …

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Latino men in Arizona have higher labor force participation rates than men from other racial groups, according to the Latino Policy and Politics Institute at UCLA. (Roberto Vivancos / Adobe Stock)
Latinos in AZ struggle with closing the wealth gap

Latinos make up 32.5% of Arizona's population and a recent webinar looked at the important role Latinos play in shaping the U.S. economy. According …

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A bill pushing to eliminate right-to-work language in Arizona's Constitution did not pass during the state's latest legislative session. (Adobe Stock)
Initiative aims to remove right-to-work statute in Arizona

A grassroots organization in Arizona is pushing to remove the state's right-to-work statute in an attempt to strengthen unionization. The group …

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The average annual per-person cost of home care in 2021 was $42,000, according to AARP. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Gaps in AZ's long-term service care system persist

A new report finds persistent gaps in Arizona's long-term care services. AARP ranked Arizona 22nd in the nation for the care older adults and people …

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