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January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi strikes a Trump tone at the Justice Department, federal workers get more time to consider buyouts, and an unclassified email request from the White House worries CIA vets.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

Tempe mayor's holiday wish: More AZ clean energy investment

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A new Environment America report shows wind, solar and geothermal energy production has tripled nationwide since 2014 - and Arizona is getting its share of the action.

Arizona ranks fifth in the nation for solar-energy production and third for battery storage capacity.

Over the past four years under the Biden administration, said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, he's seen "tremendous progress" in his city and statewide to address climate change. Woods said the improvements not only help with the environmental challenges but also affect everyday Arizonans.

"They can save residents money, in the short and the long term, and they can generally make your life more comfortable and, frankly, save lives in these very hot Arizona summers," he said. "I think a lot of people, even if you weren't a believer before, you will believe now - because it frankly is beneficial to you and your family."

Woods said local government and leaders understand the struggles their communities face, and should continue to partner with the state and federal governments for resources and support.

Congressional Democrats have called on President Joe Biden to ensure that climate-related funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are allocated before he leaves office in January. It's unclear whether President-elect Donald Trump will try to reverse this type of legislation.

Woods said climate change impacts all Arizonans' quality of life, and the City of Tempe will continue to look at ways to be more energy efficient, conserve more water and pilot environmentally conscious programs.

"We have the ability in cities to pilot these sort of small-scale programs, to show residents how they can actually work," he said. "Seeing is believing. We're going to continue to work with all cities in our region that share kind of a common goal and common objectives."

He said climate change is an issue that transcends party lines, and believes an effective way to advocate for more progress is by talking about the money that can be saved through smart investments.


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