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Hawaii’s wildfires led to fast tracking federal identity tools for unemployment claims

Hawaii is the second state after Arkansas to employ Login.gov and U.S. Postal Service identity proofing options in its unemployment insurance system. In the wake of August’s devastating wildfires in Maui, the Labor Department, General Services Administration and Hawaii are touting the fast-tracked addition of federally-provided identity verification options to the state’s unemployment insurance system,…

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Mortgage rates hold steady above 7% ahead of Fed’s next move: Freddie Mac

By: Housing market activity remains subdued by fluctuating mortgage rates and low housing supply, according to Freddie Mac (iStock) Mortgage rates dipped again but remained above 7% for the fourth consecutive week, continuing to strain demand-side appetite, according to Freddie Mac. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 7.12% for the week ending September 7,…

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Nearly 100 Arizona communities have begun a new push for short-term rental control

Local governments across Arizona are pushing the state to further regulate the short-term rental industry through three proposed changes in the law, which city leaders believe can help stop Airbnb-style businesses from claiming more homes in communities that are already struggling to provide enough housing for residents.The proposal would give local officials the power to…

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Phoenix legalized casitas to ease housing crunch. Will other Valley cities follow suit?

Days after Phoenix leaders voted to legalize backyard guesthouses citywide, a handful of other Valley cities say they may consider broadening their own zoning rules on casitas.Most already allow guesthouses, also known as accessory dwelling units or ADUs, on larger residential lots with setbacks, height limitations and other restrictions.But Francisco Heredia, vice mayor of Mesa,…

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Rep. Schweikert celebrates solar project but slams Inflation Reduction Act that made it possible

Rep. David Schweikert voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and has repeatedly criticized it as an “Orwellian-named” law that he says doesn’t reduce inflation and disproportionately benefits … Rep. David Schweikert voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and has repeatedly criticized it as an “Orwellian-named” law that he says doesn’t reduce inflation and disproportionately benefits…

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