Speaker Ledbetter: The RAISE Act benefits students, teachers, and school systems
Funding Public Schools in Alabama Alabama’s public schools rely on three primary sources for funding. Approximately 10% comes from federal programs like Title I and School Nutrition Programs, aimed largely at supporting students from low-income families. Next up is local funding. Local property taxes contribute between 21% and 34% of education expenses, meaning roughly a […]
Response to Iranian missile attack called the biggest single use of Patriot systems in US military history
US Forces Engage in Defense Against Iranian Attacks After the US military targeted an Iranian uranium enrichment facility last week, Air Force General Dan Kane reported that Iranian forces launched an attack on US personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. In a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegses, Kane, who serves […]
Maricopa County to spend nearly $500K on election systems audit
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan that would spend nearly $500,000 to audit the county’s election system. The board, which includes four Republicans and one Democrat, voted unanimously to spend $400,000 on an “comprehensive review of the county’s election process” by outside companies. County auditor Susan Adams said the independent audit […]
Here’s How Much Six Hospital Systems Made On Child Sex Cha nge Procedures Before Trump’s Order Forced Their End
Before halting in response to President Donald Trump’s order to cancel federal funds for child sex change, six agencies have said they will be entitled to minors, according to non-harmful insurance claim data from 2019 to 2023. We provided transgender procedures. Trump signed the January 28 executive order to eliminate all federal funds for children’s […]
Colorado Secretary Of State Website Posts ‘Partial Passwords’ To Voting Systems, Assures Public ‘No Security Breach’
Democratic Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold said Tuesday that “partial passwords” to the state’s voting system remained on her office’s website for months before being removed, raising concerns about election integrity. He admitted that he seemed to be taking it lightly. The Colorado Republican Party said a downloadable file was posted on the Secretary […]
After Spending Nearly $2 Billion On Defenses Abroad, US’ Stockpile Of Key Missile Systems Reportedly Begins To Dwindle
The United States, which has spent nearly $2 billion on air defense systems in the Middle East alone, is running low on weapons stockpiles, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal. Ukraine and Israel, along with many other U.S. allies, are in dire need of U.S. weapons systems amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Israel’s […]
How the USDA is helping Yuma County community improve water systems
Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $21.6 million to improve water infrastructure for more than 300 homes in Yuma County. Specifically, the funds will be used to construct a wastewater system in the Orange Grove and Rancho Mesa Verde subdivisions, both rural areas located three miles east of Somerton. […]
Hidden Contaminants in Your Water: The Importance of Filtration Systems
Access to safe and clean water is essential for every household. However, not everyone is aware of the contaminants that can be present in their water sources. Tap water, whether from municipal sources or well water, can often contain contaminants that can affect taste and quality as well as increase the risk of disease. Because […]
Flagstaff Community Food Systems Assessment
Open the audio article player City of Flagstaff Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Division recently issued Flagstaff and Northern Arizona 2024 Community Food Systems Assessmentyou can view it here. Learn moreFunded by the U.S. Department […]
Global outage took down Pima County’s online ballot request, some Maricopa vote centers; state says no issues with main elections systems
A global technology outage was affecting some election systems in Arizona as of midday Friday, but state and county officials said they were working quickly to resolve the issues and expected a speedy recovery. “We have been working throughout the night with the Department of Homeland Security to minimize any disruptions,” said JP Martin, deputy […]
