Politics
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VIDEO: Sen. Kelly to GOP: ‘Don’t come to Arizona if you won’t help fix the border crisis’
@coppercourier US Sen. Mark Kelly has a few words for the politicians who put on a windbreaker, head to the Arizona-Mexico border, complain about immigration, and offer no solutions. . . . . #azpol #immigration #borderpolicy #markkelly #arizonanews #aznews #arizonapolitics #arizonapoliticians ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Arizona, grocery prices rose 3.3% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
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The laws around gig work are changing. Here’s what you need to know
The way workers are classified as independent contractors changed in 2021. Now, the labor department has reversed course.
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Biden policy to help IRS collect up to $851 billion in back taxes from ultra-wealthy
Using funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000. The IRS could collect as much as $851 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade.
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Arizona teachers reject Department of Education’s PragerU partnership
The Arizona Department of Education will be promoting conservative nonprofit’s online content for use, calling it “wholesome, patriotic, unbiased educational materials.”
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VIDEO: Congregation members of the Satanic Temple speak in opposition to SB 1279
@coppercourier Congregation members of the Satanic Temple spoke in opposition to a bill that would ban displays of their religion on public property in Arizona, a clear violation of the First Amendment. The bill passed through the Senate Government Committee along party lines, but is likely to be vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs should it…
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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VIDEO: 17-year-old Connor Jarnagan shares his experience getting robbed and beaten with brass knuckles
@coppercourier 17-year-old Connor Jarnagan shares his experience getting robbed and beaten with brass knuckles and asks state lawmakers to pass a ban on the weapon. After Connor’s testimony, lawmakers on the committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1183. #azleg #aznews #gilbertgoons #everythingarizona #arizonanews #azpol #arizonapolitics ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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Op-ed: Arizona Republicans are failing to make life more affordable for families
While Republicans push shortsighted tax cuts with ill-intended consequences, Democrats are committed to crafting a state budgets that are sound in policy and intention.
