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Taxpayers in metro Phoenix still footing the bill for Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns
Eight years after then-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was voted out, taxpayers still pay legal and compliance bills from the crackdowns.
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5 ways to furnish your Phoenix apartment for less
Whether you’re a college student, pet owner, parent, or just a lover of a good deal, there are many ways to furnish your Phoenix apartment for less.
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Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans
As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, a surprising population has been caught in the crosshairs: older Americans who now risk having money taken out of their Social Security checks.
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Republicans’ Medicaid cuts pit working Arizonans against the ultra wealthy
An Arizona nurse sounds the alarm about a new Republican budget proposal that will strip hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid while providing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing
Arizona’s “turquoise alert” legislation is also referred to as “Emily’s Law” to honor Emily Pike, whose remains were found on Feb. 14.
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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
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American Rescue Plan Act helps fund 96-unit affordable housing complex in Phoenix
La Esperanza Terrace, a collaborative local effort, offers vital housing and resources for families in west Phoenix.
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New rules for using purified wastewater give Arizona cities more options
Arizona municipalities have a new tool to meet water needs: Wastewater treated by advanced purification can now flow directly from local water systems into residents’ taps.
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Avelo Airlines begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations
Avelo Airlines, a budget airline that serves mostly small U.S. cities, began federal deportation flights Monday out of Arizona.
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US Sen. Gallego of Arizona wades into immigration debate with new plan
US Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona put forward a plan aimed at reforming the country’s immigration system and beefing up border security.
