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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

AZ: Civic Engagement & Voting

Actualmente, cuarenta y tres estados tienen capacitación a nivel estatal disponible para los administradores electorales. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Altos niveles de amenazas desatan rotación de funcionarios electorales en AZ

Un nuevo informe examina la rotación de funcionarios electorales desde el año 2000 y descubrió que es algo que ha ido aumentando de man…

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Forty-three states currently have statewide training available to election administrators. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Report: AZ sees high levels of threats against election officials leading to turnover

A new report examines election official turnover since 2000 and found it's something that has been increasing steadily and might continue to rise…

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Almost 50% of Arizona adults believe abortion should be legal
AZ pro-choice advocates secure signatures for 2024 ballot measure

Pro-choice advocates in Arizona said they have surpassed the threshold of required signatures to put a measure on the November ballot which would add …

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Most candidate elections in Arizona are determined in the primary, where only 23% of registered adults voted in August 2022, according to Make Elections Fair AZ. (Adobe Stock)
AZ holds its PPE, bipartisan group renews calls for more competition

Today, people across Arizona are voting in the Presidential Preference Election, a chance for registered Democrats and Republicans to choose their …

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All mail-election voters will automatically receive a ballot beginning 27 days before Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. (Scott Van Blarcom/Adobe Stock)
Arizona's PPE is on the horizon: What voters need to know

Arizona is gearing up for its presidential preference election that takes place in less than a month, and registered Democrats and Republicans were …

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Todos los votantes de la elección por correo recibirán automáticamente una boleta 27 días antes del día de las elecciones. Las urnas estarán abiertas de las 6 de la mañana a las 7 de la tarde el día de las elecciones. (Scott Van Blarcom/Adobe Stock)
El PPE de Arizona está en el horizonte, esto es lo que los votantes deben saber

La elección presidencial de Arizona se llevará a cabo el 19 de marzo, y el Secretario de Estado de Arizona, Adrian Fontes, dice que los 15 …

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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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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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Three in ten U.S. adults say they regularly get news via Facebook, according to Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
Experts: Online data security could mitigate radicalization, extremism

Experts are saying social media algorithms are radicalizing users and increasing extremism in Arizona and around the country ahead of the 2024 preside…

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A recent survey showed 65% of Americans will likely trust 2024 election results, compared with 54% in April last year. (John Davis/Adobe Stock)
AZ elections administrator calls on federal government for investment

Congress recently cleared legislation to extend government funding into March, but one Arizona elections official would like to see federal lawmakers …

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All taxpayers contribute to funding partisan elections, but unaffiliated voters must take an extra step to participate, according to Make Elections Fair AZ. (Adobe Stock)
Bipartisan AZ group renews call for open primaries

A bipartisan Arizona group that is pushing for open primaries in the state says it isn't surprised by the relatively low voter turnout in recent prima…

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Nearly 74% of likely Arizona voters agree groundwater is essential for communities, farming, industry and Arizona's way of life. (Adobe Stock)
Water: Top focus for AZ 2024 environmental groups

More than two dozen Arizona organizations have laid out their 2024 environmental priorities. Sandy Bahr, director of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the …

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