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Arizona Community Foundation set record $136M in grants
Phoenix Independent - Arizona
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Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Community Foundation along with its donors and partners offered nearly $136 million in grant, scholarship, and loan distributions during its 2024-25 fiscal year, a record for the organization. Phoenix-based ACF,...
Arizona State Rep. Justin Wilmeth reflects on history and legislation through tweets
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
Justin Wilmeth, Arizona State Representative for 2nd District | Arizona State LegislatureJustin Wilmeth, Arizona State Representative for 2nd District | Arizona State Legislature Arizona State Representative Justin Wilmeth shared a series of posts...
Arizona Humane Society offers tips on what to do if your pet gets lost on 4th of July
KTAR - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
PHOENIX — More pets are lost around Independence Day than any other time on the calendar. To prepare for the weekend’s explosive fun, the Arizona Humane Society has a few tips to keep your pets safe and in your care. Tag your pets Make sure that...
Arizona steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
Arizona implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...
Texas may not enforce migrant arrest law, US appeals court rules
Yahoo News
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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -Texas authorities may not enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a divided federal appeals court ruled late on...
How Radio Helps Businesses Grow in Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Business News - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
Radio stations in Northern Arizona are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.Radio has been a trusted form of communication and entertainment for more than a century. While the world around it has evolved with digital technologies, radio has...
Black Chamber of Arizona launches third business accelerator program
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Independent Newsmedia The Black Chamber of Arizona is partnering with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to kick off the third cohort of its Impact AZ business accelerator. The 2025 program will start with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8,...
Social media’s pervasive influence can’t be ignored
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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A plethora of lawsuits, involving more than 1,800 plaintiffs, have been filed against social media companies, including ByteDance, Meta Platforms, Snapchat and Google, within the past two years. We are now seeing some progress being made toward...
Arizona warns against impaired driving during Independence Day
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
Jennifer Cunico Cabinet Executive Officer, Executive Deputy Director at Arizona Department Of Health Services | Official WebsiteJennifer Cunico Cabinet Executive Officer, Executive Deputy Director at Arizona Department Of Health Services |...
Black Chamber of Arizona launches next Impact AZ cohort to help accelerate small businesses
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
A statewide business accelerator designed for underrepresented entrepreneurs is launching its third cohort next week. The program has already helped dozens of small business owners — including those transitioning from incarceration — gain support....
Deadline for Arizona Game and Fish 2025 Commission awards is approaching
KVOA - Arizona
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PHOENIX (KVOA) - The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is calling for nominations for its 2025 Commission Awards. These awards honor and recognize Arizonans that have made significant contributions to Arizona's wildlife conservation, outdoor...
Policymakers grow anxious about the integrity of government data on the U.S. economy Staff at certain agencies have begun to rely more on statistical estimates rather than hard data, potentially fueling volatility in benchmarks. Read More »
Yahoo News
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U.S. policymakers are increasingly anxious about the integrity of certain government benchmarks, the crucial data points that help the Federal Reserve assess the economy’s health and guide interest rate decisions. The problems have led staff at...
Arizona is the 1st state to create low-income housing tax credits and then kill them
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
Arizona is the first state to establish and then abolish a low-income housing tax credit program. In 2021, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers established the state program, known as LIHTC, under former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. It gives tax...
David Livingston comments on politics and legislation through social media posts
NE Valley Times - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
David Livingston, a public figure known for his active presence on social media, shared a series of tweets on July 3, 2025, touching upon various topics. These posts include mentions of political plans and legislative developments. In the first...
Arizona Congressional Delegation Explains Big Beautiful Bill Votes
Arizona Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
Rep. Abe Hamadeh | Rep. Yassamin Ansari All of Arizona’s Republican congressmen voted to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Thursday meeting the deadline President Donald Trump had proposed in order to avoid a massive tax increase for over 60...
David Livingston's tweets highlight themes of victory and political allegiance
NE Valley Times - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
David Livingston, a public figure known for his active engagement on social media, shared a series of tweets on July 3 and 4, 2025. His posts reflect themes of triumph and political support. On July 3, Livingston expressed a positive sentiment...
Tucson Speaks Out: July 6
The Arizona Daily Star
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The monsoon smell permeates the Sonoran Desert after monsoon showers. Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star Thanks to Drakovi Bloodrose I would like to thank Drakovi Bloodrose for his description of monsoons in Tucson. Almost poetic IMHO, and a welcome...
Arizona leaders react to passage of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
KGUN - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona leaders are speaking out after Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping piece of legislation that includes major tax reforms, new border security funding, and other key GOP priorities. While...
TSMC reportedly accelerates investment in Arizona chip complex as Samsung delays Texas fab
SiliconANGLE
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July 4, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. are taking their U.S. fab operations in different directions, according to two new reports. The Wall Street Journal today cited sources as saying that TSMC is accelerating...
Business Spotlight: Quad City Windows and Doors puts customers first with personalized service
City Sun Times - Arizona
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Quad City Windows and Doors, a family-owned Scottsdale business specializing in energy-efficient window and door installation, serves homeowners across the valley with expert craftsmanship and personalized service. Founded in 2008, the company has...