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Arizona
Report: Arizona sees high levels of threats against election officials leading to turnover
A new report examines election official turnover since 2000 and found it’s something that has been increasing steadily and might continue to rise. Rachel Orey, senior associate director of ...
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Technology
Experts: Online data security could mitigate radicalization, extremism
Experts are saying social media algorithms are radicalizing users and increasing extremism in Arizona and around the country ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Michael Chertoff, a member of ...
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Arizona
Report: ‘Voter purges’ could wrongfully target Arizona voters
Arizona is in litigation over a 2022 law that could allow for what some are calling “draconian purge practices” that lead to more Arizona voters being disenfranchised. According ...
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Arizona
Biden announces historic national monument near Grand Canyon
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the designation of a new national monument near the Grand Canyon. The latest move will conserve and protect nearly one million acres of greater Grand ...
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Arizona
Arizona faith leaders call for better heat response
Intense heat is nothing new for Arizona summers, but the state has been enduring a record heat wave for a number of weeks. The Arizona Faith Network brought together state and local leaders to bring ...
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Arizona
LGBTQ Arizona advocate reacts to Gov. Hobbs executive orders
It’s been just over two weeks since Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued two-pro LGBTQ executive orders which ensure gender-affirming care is covered by state health plans and prohibits state ...
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Biden
Biden reveals nation’s first plan to combat antisemitism
As hostility toward Jewish people continues to spike in Arizona and nationally, the Biden administration has issued a National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Research by the Anti-Defamation ...
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Arizona
Arizona governor enacts law allowing telemedicine for pets
In Arizona, telemedicine is now not only available for humans but also for people’s beloved animals. Last month Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1053 into law. It lets Arizona pet owners ...
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Arizona
Legislation advances targeting LGBTQ Arizonans
This week, multiple bills are making their way through the Arizona Legislature some say unfairly target LGBTQ+ people. One measure, Senate Bill 1040, could ban transgender students and school ...
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