Tag: Family
Even though Friday’s cuts in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – food stamp – benefits have been planned for years, angry House Democrats rallied against the cuts...
Immigration-reform advocates take appeal to an international stage
Robert Pauw argued to the OAS’ Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that U.S. immigration policies contravene international human rights standards aimes at protecting children and family...
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Park Service recommends Phoenix site as part of park honoring César Chávez
Immigration backers keep pressure on House with rallies, conferences
Senator Yee: Personal finance instruction will lead to better choices
State Sen. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, said a law she authored requiring personal finance instruction by Arizona schools will help young people make better-informed choices on money....
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Phoenix City Council OKs plan to start phasing out food tax
Arizona clarifies rule on foster family vaccinations
Arizona officials now say parents seeking to care for foster children don’t automatically have to have their own children vaccinated. The Department of Economic Security rule says all children living...
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A new role for thousands of Arizona grandparents
What do Oprah Winfrey, President Barack Obama, and U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe have in common with 60,000 children in Arizona today? They were raised by their grandparents or other relatives...
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New law could further weaken reeling adoption prospects
Combining high unemployment rates, a lack of job security and home foreclosures, potential parents are reconsidering adopting or fostering. And some advocacy groups are worried that a new Arizona law...
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Goldwater Institute takes aim at Department of Health Services low-fat milk standard
Parenting Arizona focuses on economic pressures, basic skills, relationships
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House approves bill on adoption preference
A bill giving married couples a tie-breaker preference over singles for state-arranged adoptions is near the finish line at the Arizona Legislature amid debate that centers on what’s best for...
