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May 2021
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The American Rescue Plan did a lot in its attempt to stimulate the American economy a year into the pandemic. But while you might have heard most about direct payments to Americans, or investments in vaccine distribution, another provision buried in the $1.9 trillion bill made important changes to the Child Tax Credit.
May 18, 2021
Last week, Gov. Doug Ducey announced that Arizona is rescinding the distribution of supplemental federal unemployment funds and instead will offer incentives to Arizonans who return to the workforce. Andrew Stettner, a senior fellow with the left-leaning Century Foundation, calls cutting unemployment payouts "disappointing and shocking."
May 18, 2021
During a Monday meeting, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter to Senate President Karen Fann calling on her to put an end to the audit which they say is encouraging Arizona citizens to distrust elections. Board Of Supervisors Chair Jack Sellers talked with The Show about it.
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May 17, 2021
The Colonial Pipeline reopened last week, and most people simply went back to their regular schedules and routines. But should all of us — especially policymakers — see this as a call to action? The Show spoke with Phil Boas of the Republic, who interviewed a corporate cybersecurity expert about what the nation’s focus should be.
May 17, 2021
The pandemic picture continues to be grim in some parts of the world, while in others, the clouds appear to be lifting somewhat.
May 17, 2021
The Justice Department is appealing the ruling of a federal judge in Washington, D.C., which struck down the CDC's eviction moratorium. As the case continues, and the end of the moratorium looms regardless of the outcome, how are tenants and landlords handling the situation?
May 17, 2021
There’s been a lot of confusion about when — and where — to wear masks since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s announcement that vaccinated people can take off their masks in most places. It came as a surprise to many of us who haven’t shown the bottom half of our faces in public almost at all for the last year.
May 17, 2021
The Arizona Medical Association has a new president: Dr. Miriam Anand. An allergist and immunologist practicing in the East Valley, Dr. Anand has taken the post for a one-year term as Arizona continues to try to get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible and move beyond the pandemic.
May 17, 2021
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will be holding a public meeting May 17. Its purpose, according to Chairman Jack Sellers, will be to “refute lies, and lay out facts” about issues brought up by Senate President Karen Fann related to the ongoing audit of last year’s election.
May 17, 2021
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to take action on a new budget later this week. The largest chunk of the general fund — more than $786 million — is proposed for a department some say doesn’t deserve it.
May 17, 2021
