Rep. Jerry Carl focuses on Fort Novosel’s future, backs NDAA benefits
Recently, Republican Jerry Carl, who represents the 1st Congressional District, spent two days visiting Fort Novosel, formerly known as Fort Rucker. The visit focused on understanding the impact of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) funding on the facility and discussing future needs. All members of Alabama's congressional delegation voted in favor of the NDAA, except […]
Santa Cruz County included in disaster food benefits program – Santa Cruz Sentinel
SANTA CRUS — The California Department of Social Services has announced that low-income individuals and their families affected by the recent severe winter storms in seven counties across the state, including Santa Cruz, may qualify for Disaster Food Benefits. announced that there is The news comes just days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved […]
Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study says
Editor’s Note: Apply CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. A 7-part guide with helpful tips to help you sleep better. One of the most important ways to keep your body fit is to exercise. Exercise has been proven to help prevent it. chronic diseases, prolong lifeavoid dementiaslow cognitive decline etc. But sleep duration may be […]
Supreme Court Rejects Veterans’ Disability Benefits Appeal Over Cold War Nuclear Accident
The Associated Press (AP) reported that the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal by veterans seeking review of a class action claim for disability benefits due to Cold War-era radiation exposure. Victor Skarr of Nixa, Missouri, seeks benefits for himself and other veterans who allegedly fell ill from radiation exposure while recovering and […]
Arizona’s jobless rate low; lawmakers reject benefits cut
The state’s unemployment rate is at a historically low level. And if Arizonas lose their jobs through no fault of their own, at least they won’t get their benefits cut this year. The seasonally adjusted interest rate stood at 3.4% in June, according to a new report released Thursday by the Office of Economic Opportunity. […]
Arizona’s unemployment rate at historic lows, jobless benefits won’t be cut
The state’s unemployment rate is at a historically low level. But Arizona residents won’t get their benefits cut, at least this year, if they lose their jobs through no fault of their own. The seasonally adjusted interest rate stood at 3.4% in June, according to a new report released Thursday by the Office of Economic […]
‘Name One’: Dem Witness Deflects Question On Providing Studies Showing Benefits Of Trans Procedures For Children
Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Wednesday slammed expert witnesses over whether he could publish a study showing that sex reassignment procedures benefit children. Mr. Crenshaw corresponded with Dr. Meredith McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine, over a provision that would end federal funding for training hospitals that provide […]
Golf tournament benefits law enforcement
If you want to hit the green while bolstering your local law enforcement, head out to the 9th Annual Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation (SALEF) Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 29th at 7:30am. Rancho del Lago Street in Vail. “Like all our events, this tournament is set up to bring the police and community together […]
Future commercial spaceport, and employee benefits revamped, included in proposed city $472 million budget
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma’s proposed budget is projected to be $472 million, a 14% increase from last year’s budget. “All we saw tonight was the introduction of the budget to Congress,” said Dave Nash of Yuma City. Everyone wants a piece of the pie when it comes to budget inclusions. Yuma Fire Department […]
Fight to ban state benefits for lobby group dies – again
Sen. Steve Kaiser (R-Phoenix) speaks on the Arizona Senate Hall at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13. He revived the long battle in Congress this year to block the Arizona League of Municipalities. Employees do not receive state benefits. PHOTO BY GAGE ​​SKIDMORE VIA FLICKR R-Phoenix Sen. Steve Kaiser has revived […]
