Lithium Liabilities: The untold threat to water in the rush to mine ...
Jan 25, 2024 · An investigation from the Howard Center at Arizona State University uncovered the coming electric battery revolution in America will require billions upon billions of gallons of water to mine lithium. Many of the new U.S. mines will be located in the drought-prone American West.
Pandemic unemployment relief ends, cutting off 45,000 jobless in …
Sep 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
Dec 14, 2020 · Housing First is considered a best practice for addressing homelessness, but where one city succeeded, another still struggles. A surge in pandemic homeless aid will help, but experts say only with strategic planning.
What to know about open carry gun laws in Arizona - Cronkite News
Dec 8, 2020 · Residents who are at least 21 can legally own or purchase a firearm, can carry a gun loaded and concealed without any type of permit in their vehicle and around the state, according to Arizona’s concealed carry law.The measure, which was established in July 2010, also eliminated the need for a permit for those 21 or older to carry a concealed firearm.
Do you believe in ghosts? We explain the science of spirits
Oct 31, 2016 · Thirty two percent of Americans believe in ghosts, according to a Gallup poll. One University of Arizona researcher has studied the issue for 15 years.
Democratic convention puts spotlight on Arizona Senate …
Aug 23, 2024 · Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, along with Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, gun control activist Gabby Giffords, spoke in prime time before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination.
Kamala Harris heads to Douglas to blunt attacks over border security
Sep 26, 2024 · Kamala Harris will visit Douglas, on the Arizona-Mexico border, to blunt attacks by former President Donald Trump. Republicans have spotlighted border security concerns in cities afflicted by more violence and illegal migration.
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New law changes how English Language learners are taught.
May 14, 2019 · Arizona’s history with EL has been rocky. In 1992, parents of students in the Nogales Unified School District filed suit in federal district court alleging the civil rights of English Learners students were violated under the Equal Education Opportunities Act because Arizona did not have a program that included “adequate language acquisition” or sufficient funding for EL students, and ...
Arizona votes are now counted, but election drama will go on
Nov 21, 2022 · With Maricopa County saying that it had finished its vote count, it appeared Monday that Arizona’s midterm had reached a milestone – no votes left to count – but the ordeal is far from over. The races for Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction, attorney general and state representative for district 13 are headed for automatic recounts.