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Schnitzer: Tips to help seniors boost their physical, mental health during coronavirus quarantine
There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone can get … more
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Simmer: Rotarians provide ideas on how you can help others during pandemic
Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic … more
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Newlon: Remote online notarization a critical need in Arizona
To help keep our communities healthy, the need for social distancing is imperative right now. As such, on March 18, two U.S. senators --- Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner --- introduced a bill known … more
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Seema Verma
Verma: Medicare and coronavirus, what you need to know
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we’re taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with the … more
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Economic troubles ahead as tourism faces realities of COVID-19
While the media can’t stop reporting on the coronavirus it has been underreporting the devastating impact just starting to be fully realized on tourism communities. more
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Opinion: Our Puerto Penasco community is running into discouraging troubles
We love living in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). It is our home. We are committed to making this already wonderful place an even better destination for visitors, new residents and businesses. The … more
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Hanshew: Errors in ‘The American Dream Act’ article
There are several significant material errors in “The American Dream Act” article. California’s Proposition 13 property tax assessment methodology is held out as the benchmark … more
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Glenn Hamer
Hamer: Bill throws needed sunshine on a legal process
A bill introduced by state Sen. Vince Leach, SB 1459, throws some needed sunshine on a legal process currently hidden from public view. If the bill passes and is signed into law, Arizona taxpayers … more
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Dr. Katz: A healthy lifestyle will be best defense against coronavirus threat
Coronavirus is on the verge of being the next worldwide pandemic. Thousands of people, mostly in China, have contracted the virus. However, at least two Arizonans are suspected of having the … more
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Shufelt: ‘My bike saved my life’
This is a quote from Noah Ehlert, and the inspiration for his Discover Your Path tour, a cross country bike trip from California to Florida to raise awareness of the issues faced by youth in foster … more
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Joe Arpaio
Arpaio: Eliminating the dangers posed by anonymous shell companies is commonsense
Under current U.S. law, when criminal organizations want to hide their money laundering and financing activities from law enforcement officials, they have the means to do so. The result is the … more
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Watson: Ducey education plan supports bright horizon for local educators
There are some big changes on the horizon for education in Maricopa County, if Gov. Ducey’s legislative agenda continues to get a good reception from our state lawmakers. Last week Gov. … more
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Dr. Neal A. Lester
Lester: MLK holiday is another opportunity for serving, learning, and unlearning
About peeling back and shedding the layers and layers of our consciously and unconsciously learned behaviors and attitudes that prevent us from experiencing the richness of diversity, tolerance, and acceptance, anti-racism educator and activist Jane Elliott contends that “what we learn, we can unlearn.” more
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Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, center, takes part during the Climate Strike, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in New York. [The Associated Press]
Divestment won’t fight climate change
Roughly 40,000 environmental activists recently descended on Lower Manhattan for a global climate strike. Many of the protesters marched with a specific goal in mind. more
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The EPA’s draft rule modifies the 2016 New Source Performance Standards, which regulate emissions at natural gas plants, well sites, and transportation stations. [Clays]
Environmental protection ‘rollback’ narrative full of holes
The Environmental Protection Agency recently revised some rules governing oil-and-gas rig methane emissions... more
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The Glendale Fire Department put the finishing touches on the yellow bay doors at Fire Station 152 to match their fire trucks. [Submitted photo]
Local Voices: Glendale fire station refurbished
The City of Glendale posted a video showing the transformation of Fire Station 152, near Bethany Home Road and 67th Avenue, which was recently remodeled. Well-earned That’s so awesome! So … more
There are options to consider before adopting a canine.
What to consider before adopting a dog
How many times have you heard someone declare, “I really want to get a dog!” and thought to yourself, “Really? You’re never home.” more
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USAF Maj. Will Andreotta poses for a photograph beside an F-35 fighter jet on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. [Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia]
Thorburn: Luke AFB provides skilled workers to the West Valley
Residents of the West Valley, often hear “the sounds of freedom” emanating from above. The audible and visible signs of F-35 training missions represent the ongoing legacy of Luke Air … more
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