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 receive a weekly $300 supplement from the Federal Pandemic ...
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 ...
Turf Paradise set to resume horse racing in January 2024, avoids …
WEBSep 29, 2023 · PHOENIX – Turf Paradise is back in the saddle. Ten days after announcing that live racing would cease at Turf Paradise, and therefore off-track betting sites would shut down as well, the track said Wednesday that live racing would resume in January. Additionally, the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association extended its ...
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AAA: Arizona gas prices jump to $4+ and rising - Cronkite News
WEBApr 4, 2023 · PHOENIX – Gas prices in Arizona have been steadily growing since last March, with a 62.5-cent increase on average for a gallon of regular over the last month, according to AAA. And, as motorists head into summer, prices are likely to keep creeping up. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Arizona reached $4.29 on Monday.
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 Iruoma /Cronkite News)
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.
U.S. House, District 1: David Schweikert leans on conservative ...
WEBOct 14, 2022 · U.S. House, District 1: David Schweikert leans on conservative credentials to remain in Congress. Over six terms in Congress, Rep. David Schweikert has pursued low taxes, limited government and supported construction of the southern border wall, making him a safe choice in a heavily Republican district. Now, though, after redistricting, his re ...
New Native American health care facilities in Arizona - Cronkite …
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Sage Memorial Hospital is scheduled to open a new 90,000-square-foot, 25-bed hospital located in Ganado on May 30, 2024. The hospital and medical, dental and field clinics are operated by a private, nonprofit corporation, Navajo Health Foundation-Sage Memorial, and provide health care for about 23,000 people in the area.