Politics
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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VIDEO: Phoenix Rep. Judy Schwiebert breaks down why posting religious text in classrooms harms students
@coppercourier Phoenix Rep. Judy Schwiebert breaks down why posting religious text in classrooms could trivialize and demean the beliefs of students. #azleg #azpol #1A #10commandments #everythingarizona ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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How Gov. Hobbs plans to wipe out over 80% of medical debt for Arizonans like Misty
$30 million in funding from the Biden administration has been allocated to pay off up to $2 billion in medical debt currently held by Arizona residents.
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Arizona Labor unions host successful citizenship fair, with more in the works
The local painter’s union hall in Phoenix was filled with volunteers, immigration lawyers, and applicants for naturalization.
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Hobbs vetoed major housing legislation. Here’s what’s still in the works.
Even though a significant piece of housing legislation was blocked by Hobbs, lawmakers are hopeful other housing affordability bills will become law.
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Over 500,000 Arizonans sign petition to put abortion rights on the ballot
Organizers for the Arizona Abortion Access Act have gathered more signatures than any other citizen’s initiative in state history.
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VIDEO: Deborah Nardozzi gets sworn in to fill vacancy left by Rep. Jevin Hodge
Rep. Nardozzi serves District 9, which covers parts of the Valley like Tempe and parts of the Gila River Indian Community.
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Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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VIDEO: Arizona Sen. Anna Hernandez calls for moment of silence for Baltimore bridge immigrant workers
Yesterday, Arizona Sen. Anna Hernandez asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the six migrants who lost their lives.
