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Feds to hear public comment on northern Arizona interstate wildlife crossing proposal

DAILY SUN STAFF Three wildlife crossings could be coming to stretches of interstate through northern Arizona.The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are seeking public comment until Aug. 29 on the proposal to install the three crossings.Officials say the proposal, brought forward by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation,…

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CBO projects U.S. economy will avoid recession, but unemployment to near 5% next year

U.S. gross domestic product is likely to grow during 2023’s second half, according to new projections released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office. U.S. gross domestic product is likely to grow by a 0.4% annual rate during this year’s second half, according to inflation-adjusted projections released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office. That would represent…

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State paid at least $5.2 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims during pandemic, audit finds

The state agency that distributes unemployment benefits paid out more than $5 billion in fraudulent or excessive claims over two years when the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to cut back their operations or shut down, The state agency that distributes unemployment benefits paid out more than $5 billion in fraudulent or excessive claims over two…

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