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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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Fernando Colunga and Eduardo Yañez to Star in Upcoming Film, “Ladrones”

Pantelion Films brings an action-packed comedy to the big screen this October 9 with “Ladrones.” Mexican star Fernando Colunga and Eduardo Yañez join forces as a “Robin Hood” team alike to return poor families the territories stolen by the rich.   In

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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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Phoenix Park Rangers Continue Heat Safety Outreach, “Take a Hike: Do it Right”

With an excessive heat warning in effect, park rangers with the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are continuing their “Take a Hike. Do It Right” safety outreach at two high-traffic desert preserve “trailheads” in the city. For the past several

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Pool-Friendly Beauty: Tips and Tricks For Hair, Make Up and Swimwear

By Erin Keene for Las Fabulosas From waterproof products to the summer’s hottest swimwear, here’s how to show up to the pool prepared and in style: Swimsuit: Though bright colors for bikini tops and bottoms are trending this season, the

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‘Masterworks of Spanish Colonial Art’ Opens September 5th at Phoenix Art Museum

“Masterworks of Spanish Colonial Art” from Phoenix Art Museum’s Collection will be at the Phoenix Art Museum from September 5th to February 28th.   This landmark exhibition features a selection of remarkable paintings as well as a grouping of retablos (small-scale paintings

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Phoenix Mercury and APS to Host “Green Night” on Tuesday, August 4th

(Phoenix, Ariz) – The Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Public Service (APS) will host their annual “Green Night” on Tuesday, August 4 when the team takes on the Tulsa Shock at US Airways Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. US Airways

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