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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

AZ: Social Justice

AZ judge blocks polling place rules, election official predicts chaos

As worries of election interference and intimidation grow in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says election officials have been preparing to …

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The Arizona State University Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty is designed to provide tribal nations with the resources they need to build proactive digital platforms. (ASU)
New ASU program to help tribal governments develop digital sovereignty

Historic inequities have left many tribal nations behind the rest of the country but a new Arizona State University program is designed to launch them…

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Juez de AZ bloquea reglas de lugares de votación, se predice caos

A medida que aumentan las preocupaciones sobre la interferencia e intimidación electoral en Arizona, el Secretario de Estado Adrian Fontes dice …

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Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez delivers his inspirational life story to students whose family members are seasonal farmworkers at Arizona State's Migratory Student Summer Academy. (Charlie Leight/ASU)
ASU camp helps kids of migrant families explore STEM options

A summer program at Arizona State University is introducing children of migrant families to the opportunities of a college education. The Migratory …

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New data show nearly 30% of Generation Z adults identify as LGBTQ+, according to the Human Rights Campaign. (Adobe Stock)
AZ organization calls for equality, justice on LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Day

Full-time LGBTQ+ workers make about 90 cents for every dollar earned by the average worker in the U.S. Today is LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Awareness Day…

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The Arizona Attainment Alliance pointed to the pilot program between NAU and Coconino Community College as an early proof of the validity of the universal admissions concept. (Jimmy Emerson/Flickr)
NAU receives award for rethinking college admissions

Northern Arizona University has been awarded $750,000 because of how the institution is changing its framing around college admissions, by doing away …

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Arizona Attainment Alliance señaló el programa piloto entre la NAU y el Coconino Community College como una primera prueba de la validez del concepto de admisión universal. (Jimmy Emerson/Flickr)
NAU recibe premio por replantear admisiones universitarias

La Universidad del Norte de Arizona recibió $750,000 dólares por el cambio de mentalidad que están llevando a cabo en materia de admisi…

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During the 2004 general election, Arizona voters approved Proposition 200, which requires
AZ leaders and businesses speak out against immigration proposal

Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, Speaker of the Arizona House, has introduced legislation with hopes to curtail illegal immigration and save Arizonans big in …

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The FCC's rule would give state attorneys general across the country new tools to go after bad actors behind these nefarious robocalls. (Adobe Stock)
AZ could lead way in AI-related legislation

Arizona lawmakers are hoping to make it easier for politicians to take legal action as the use of deepfakes increases during election campaigns…

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La norma de la FCC daría a los fiscales generales de todo el país nuevas herramientas para perseguir a los malhechores que están detrás de estas nefastas robo-llamadas. (Adobe Stock)<br />
AZ podría liderar legislación relacionada con IA

Los legisladores de Arizona esperan poder facilitar que los políticos emprendan acciones legales a medida que aumenta el uso de deepfakes durante…

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Achieve60 AZ's goal is directly related to projections that 70% of Arizona's job openings will require completion of some form of education beyond high school. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Strong majority in AZ values postsecondary education

A new poll finds in Arizona, an overwhelming majority believes increasing the number of adults with college degrees, certificates, and credentials …

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El objetivo de Achieve60 AZ está directamente relacionado con las proyecciones de que el 70% de las vacantes laborales en Arizona requerirán la finalización de algún tipo de educación más allá de la escuela secundaria. (Adobe Stock)
Encuesta: Fuerte mayoría en AZ valora la educación postsecundaria

Una nueva encuesta revela que en Arizona una abrumadora mayoría cree que aumentar el número de adultos con títulos, certificados y …

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