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Arizona's Rural Health Care: A Missed Opportunity?

December 31, 2025

Arizona's rural communities are in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The federal government recently announced a $67 million aid package for the state, but this amount is significantly lower than what other states are receiving. This is because Arizona is highly urbanized, with only 11. 5%

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Federal Aid Blocked: Arkansas Tornado Victims Left Struggling

April 24, 2025

In March, Arkansas faced a harsh reality. Tornadoes swept through, leaving over 40 people dead and many more homeless. The state's governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asked for federal help. But the request was turned down. This decision came from the Trump administration, which has been pushing state

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California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

January 31, 2025

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Stop the Presses: Student Loans Safe from Federal Aid Freeze

January 29, 2025

The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside

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Rebuilding L. A. : Governor Newsom's Big Plan after Devastating Fires

January 12, 2025

After the destructive fires that hit Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom is planning a massive rebuilding project, calling it a "Marshall Plan" for the region. This plan aims to reimagine the city with input from various leaders, including those from the city, civic groups, businesses, nonprofits, an

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Biden Urges Trump: Focus on Hurricane Relief, Not Misinformation

October 11, 2024

President Joe Biden had a straightforward message for former President Donald Trump recently: get involved in helping hurricane victims instead of spreading false information. This came as Biden updated the public on the federal response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. He expressed frustration with