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seniors, food banks
Aug 10, 2023

Valley food banks reimagine pantries to help seniors hit hard by inflation

Two Valley food banks are reimagining their pantries to help seniors hit hard by inflation, expanding beyond traditional food boxes to offer market days, healthy meals served in group settings, breakfast and takeout options. Their leaders know nutritious meals support overall health and wellness.

heat, air conditioning, Salvation Army, electric bills, Phoenix
Jul 20, 2023

Homes become ‘air fryers’ in Phoenix heat, people ration AC due to cost

Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Yet some people are cutting back on air conditioning, trying to bear the heat, afraid of the high electricity bills that will soon arrive.

property taxes, Jones, legislation, bill, mortgages, rent, assessed valuation, cities, House, Republicans
Jan 17, 2023

Jones says her property tax cut bill needs major amendments to get traction

The way Rep. Rachel Jones sees it, once you've paid off your house you shouldn't have to worry about property taxes. But the first-term Republican lawmaker from Tucson acknowledged there are a bunch of practical questions with her legislation, including who would -- or should -- get a tax break. And she said her plan is probably going to need some major amendments to get any traction.

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