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Free Workshops in Tempe Help Students Navigate College Process

(Tempe, Ariz.) – Wondering what to do after high school? Questioning which college is right for you? Second guessing how to pay for it all?  Join us for the free College Connect workshop to find the answers to these questions and

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Neide Hall: The Mind Behind the Brazilian Handcrafted Swimwear of Charmosa

By: Cindy G. Castillo Her nickname is “Fireball.”   Neide Hall has earned that title for her endless energy, passion and fire for what she does.    A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Hall is the Designer and Founder of

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When a Dollar is Worth $4.4 billion: McCain Tries Again on Dollar Coin

By: Nick Wicksman  Cronkite News (Washington, DC) – Sen. John McCain calls his proposal to replace paper dollars with dollar coins “common sense” and “logical,” noting that it would save $4.4 billion on the cost of producing currency over 30

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Driving While Single Can Cost More in Phoenix, Insurance Study Shows

By: Aubrey Rumore Cronkite News (Washington, DC) – Single, widowed and divorced drivers in Phoenix are likely to pay higher insurance rates than married drivers with identical driving records, according to a recent report from the Consumer Federation of America. Phoenix

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Arizona Workers May be Coming up Short in Retirement Savings

By: Soyenixe LopezCronkite News (Washington, DC) – Less than 40 percent of private-sector workers in Arizona participate in a retirement plan through their work, and they have an average retirement savings balance of just $23,826, according to a recent report.

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Tucson’s 240th Birthday to be Celebrated With Flag Ceremony this Thursday

The flags that have flown over Tucson over the last 240 years, including the flags of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, will be presented in a ceremony to celebrate Tucson’s 240th birthday. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson location

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Arizona, Other States, get Temporary Waiver for ‘No Child Left Behind’

By: Jamie Cochran Cronkite News (Washington, DC) – Arizona was one of seven states granted a temporary waiver Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education from provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. Federal officials said the decision to grant

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Deadlines Approaching To Request An Early Ballot And Vote Early In Person

(Phoenix, Ariz.)  —  Friday, Aug. 14, is the last day for registered Phoenix voters to request an early ballot by mail for the August Mayor and Council Election.  Request forms are available online at phoenix.gov/elections or by calling the Phoenix City Clerk

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Vice Mayor Valenzuela Welcomes New Direct Air Service Between Hermosillo, Phoenix

(Phoenix, Ariz.)  —  Vice Mayor Daniel Valenzuela is applauding and thanking Volaris for adding new direct air service between Hermosillo, Mexico and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The airline, Mexico’s second largest, will offer twice weekly flights between Phoenix and Hermosillo

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Report: About 40 Percent of Workers in State, U.S. Have No Paid Sick Leave

By: Soyenixe Lopez  Cronkite News (Washington, DC) – Close to half of Arizona’s private-sector workers, more than 934,000 people, do not have access to paid sick leave, according to a report Wednesday by a group pushing for such laws. But

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