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State Official: 1864 abortion ban gives Arizona ‘black eye’
A summit of elected officials convened in Phoenix to learn about its success in future-proofing democracy as the state’s recently-revived 1864 abortion ban threatens to move Arizona back into the past.
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OPINION: State and local leaders from across the nation shine spotlight on Phoenix’s vitality
Four years ago, Phoenix and the nation faced a global pandemic that we had not seen in generations. In addition to the tragic loss of life, small businesses struggled to stay afloat while millions of Americans lost their jobs. Additionally, the pandemic highlighted longstanding inequities around access to affordable housing, broadband access, and much more.…
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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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You may qualify to file your taxes for free with the IRS Direct File Pilot Program
The IRS’ new Direct File Pilot Program—which allows taxpayers to file for free—is only available in 12 states, and Arizona is one of them.
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Strapped for cash, Trump reportedly abandons planned Arizona trip to save money
Trump hasn’t visited Arizona since 2022, and has left a trail of unpaid bills from venues across the state totaling $150,000 since 2016.
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VIDEO: Biden tells Latino voters they’re the reason he defeated Trump in 2020 and says, ‘I need you back’
@coppercourier Following yesterday's landslide for President Joe Biden in the presidential preference election, he addressed Latino voters today, saying he needs their vote in the 2024 election. President Biden spoke at El Portal restaurant in Phoenix and planned to talk about the $8.5 billion investment at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler later in the day.…
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As a presidential election looms, so does the potential of another insurrection
During a visit to Arizona, US Rep. Jamie Raskin warned that the Jan. 6 insurrection might have only been a first attempt should Trump’s call for a “bloodbath” be heeded by his supporters.
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After expanding health care access for Arizonans, Harris has new plan to cut costs further
More than 40,000 Arizonans whose healthcare benefits were set to expire last year got to keep their coverage due to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Federal funds are bringing solar panel-lined canals and more electric vehicle chargers to Arizona
Leaders of Arizona’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors Monday discussed how they will use the Inflation Reduction Act for conservation efforts and renewable energy projects.
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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.
