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The state of Arizona is experiencing a paradigm shift. We spent the last 30 years taking as much water off the Colorado River as possible to keep it away from California. Now, the waters of the Colorado River are not only fully subscribed each year, but over-allocated compared to the true yield of the river.
Tough childhood, opportunity to give drives Sinema to run for charities
One week before the race, Gabby Giffords was shot. I immediately knew I had to do something to help. I sent an email to my friends, asking them to donate money or blood to the Red Cross to help the victims of the shooting. The response was overwhelming.
State employees contribute millions of dollars to charities, look to give even more
The State Employees Charitable Campaign has raised $26 million for Arizona charities since its inception. This October marks the fundraiser’s 25th anniversary, and SECC is aiming to raise more money than ever have before.
Lawyers help others with free or reduced legal services
The cost of legal services can be daunting, and even in our most urban settings, approximately 20 percent of our residents live at or below the federal poverty level. That percentage is often higher in rural areas. This population, however, is particularly vulnerable when faced with legal issues involving basic necessities of life.
Arizona charitable giving improves thanks to tax credit law change
Whether they’re conscious or not of Arizona’s reputation, legislators have over the years hunkered down to encourage charitable giving.
Valley of the Sun United Way targets hunger, homelessness, kids, families
Valley of the Sun United Way has been investing in local communities for nearly a century with a unique model of bringing together public services, businesses, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
In historic move, California expands overtime to farmworkers
Farmworkers in the nationai??i??s largest agricultural state will be entitled to the same overtime pay as most other hourly workers under a law signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Report: Nonunion workers lose pay as labor unions lose clout
The steady decline in union membership has had a ripple effect on wages of nonunion workers, costing them a potential $14 to $52 a week in pay, according to a report this week by a Washington think tank.
Pii Paash concerned about reclaimed water on Gila River land
A deal to trade Colorado River water for reclaimed water to irrigate fields on the Gila River Indian Community has been the source of a months-long battle between the Pii Paash people and the larger Gila River community.
Tempe artist cooks meals and fashions robot sculptures for a cause
Alexi DeVilliers wakes up around 5 a.m. every Saturday to make around 100 meals and then his wife Denise cleans the kitchen afterwards. He then drives from Tempe to downtown Phoenix and drops off the food at a shelter that caters to the elderly homeless.
From New York to New Mexico, hard work and creativity pay off
Volunteers across the United States work to revamp historic churches, restore the environment and fight fires.
Diamondbacks, University of Phoenix ‘teaming up’ to provide scholarship program
After bouncing around the minor leagues for more than a decade, Michael Carter was looking for a way to get back into the game of baseball. He applied for several different coaching positions throughout Arizona, but one thing seemed to be missing.
