Pandemic unemployment relief ends, cutting off 45,000 jobless in …
WEBSep 6, 2021 · The PUA program was approved by Congress in March 2020 to provide financial assistance to people who were unemployed as a result of the impact of COVID-19, but who did not qualify for traditional unemployment benefits. It was extended in March 2021, through last week. People who were eligible for weekly PUA payments could also …
Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded
WEBDec 14, 2020 · HOUSTON — Nearly a decade ago, two U.S. cities with large homeless populations tried to solve their problem by adopting a strategy that prioritized giving people housing and help over temporary shelter. But Houston and San Diego took fundamentally different approaches to implementing that strategy, known as Housing First.
What to know about open carry gun laws in Arizona - Cronkite News
WEBDec 8, 2020 · For residents under 21, it is illegal to carry a concealed firearm within the immediate control of anyone in the vehicle. Firearms must be transported in a case, holster, storage compartment, trunk or glove compartment. If the gun is in a holster, then it can be concealed anywhere in the car. “Arizona is considerably more permissive than most ...
Democratic convention puts spotlight on Arizona Senate …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, in tight Senate race with Kari Lake, showcased on final night of Democratic National Convention. Rep. Ruben Gallego of Phoenix, the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, speaks to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu …
Doug Ducey signs $1 billion bill to acquire, conserve water in …
WEBJul 6, 2022 · PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed a bill investing more than $1 billion into efforts to augment and preserve water supplies in Arizona as the Southwest remains in the grip of a drought that has lasted more than two decades. “Arizona will now be able to acquire, own and store new water, and we will invest heavily in …
Party poopers: Independent voter registrations surge as parties fall ...
WEBAug 6, 2021 · The state’s Republican and Democratic parties did not respond to requests for comment on the registration shifts. Republicans remained the largest party in the state with 1,499,862 registered voters at the end of June, but that’s down 8,916 voters from the November election. Democrats lost 3,784 voters to fall to 1,374,540 in June.
Secretary of State: Adrian Fontes leads over Mark Finchem
WEBNov 8, 2022 · PHOENIX – The result of the 2022 Arizona secretary of state race was still up for grabs Wednesday, although Democrat Adrian Fontes held an advantage over Republican Mark Finchem. Less than two hours after polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Fontes entered the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel ballroom to rapturous applause.
No falling back: Why does Arizona opt out of daylight saving?
WEBNov 1, 2019 · For now, Arizona follows its own clock. So does Hawaii, the only other state that doesn’t observe daylight saving time. Daylight savings ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, when most Americans “fall back” and set their clocks back one hour – essentially gaining one hour of daylight, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Follow Cronkite News on ...
Arizona's abandoned mine problem - Cronkite News
WEBDec 10, 2018 · At least 35 people have died and 22 have been injured in the estimated 100,000 mines in Arizona, only 19,000 of which have been mapped by state officials and fewer still have been secured. And officials worry that as more people move to and visit Arizona – many eager to explore the state’s long untouched lands – the chances of …
Arizona ports of entry get at least $315 million for upgrades ...
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · WASHINGTON – Arizona is set to receive at least $315 million for improvements to three ports of entry along the Mexican border, money that officials say is badly needed to ease cross-border trade while improving border security. The funds are Arizona’s share of the $3.4 billion in federal funding that will be used at 26 land ports of …