Maricopa County’s homeless population is still up, but shelter capacity is increasing

Data from the annual point-in-time count shows that homelessness in Maricopa County has skyrocketed over the past few years. But this year’s updates show an increase in the county’s ability to provide shelter to people without housing. The one-day survey is Conducted in Januaryone study recorded 9,435 people experiencing homelessness. Report released Wednesday. This is […]

Column: Newsom sends clear message about increasing benefits for undocumented immigrants

SACRAMENTO — Has California reached its limit in providing benefits to immigrants living in the country illegally? This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills passed by the liberal Legislature. suggested. There is no doubt that the state has entered at least an election year hiatus. Newsom has publicly said he blocked the high-profile […]

How businesses, servers react to Flagstaff’s increasing minimum wage

Flagstaff, AZ (AZFamily) — According to the Flagstaff Chamber of CommerceThe cost of living is 14% higher than the national average and more than 10% higher than Phoenix. That's why city ordinances require the minimum wage to be set at least $2 higher than the state's. Flagstaff minimum wage Starting in January, tipped workers' wages […]

Britt calls for classified briefing on the increasing threats from ISIS

U.S. Senator Katie Britt believes the Senate needs to be more informed about the growing national security threat posed by ISIS. Senator Britt (R-Montgomery), along with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), in a letter to Senators Chuck Schumer (R-New York) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), requested a classified briefing for all members of Congress on the […]

Biden Proposes Increasing Budget Of Agency Pushing Gun Regulations By 30%

President Joe Biden's proposed budget includes a 30% increase in funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Under Biden's proposed 2025 budget, the agency would receive $2 billion, a 30% increase from 2021. according to To the White House. The agency continues to push for new firearms regulations, including a “zero […]