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Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops after five months of increases; state rate jumps

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate dropped in March, ending five months of consecutive growth as Washington’s unemployment rate increased. Whatcom County had a 5.4% unemployment rate in March, with … Whatcom County’s unemployment rate dropped in March, ending five months of consecutive growth as Washington’s unemployment rate increased. Whatcom County had a 5.4% unemployment rate in…

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Arizona’s Abortion Law Repeal Comes as Independents Trust Biden More on Issue

The ruling from Arizona’s highest court reinstating a near-total ban on abortions has catapulted the issue to the forefront in a 2024 swing state that has absorbed an influx of independent voters.On … The ruling from Arizona’s highest court reinstating a near-total ban on abortions has catapulted the issue to the forefront in a 2024 swing state that has…

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California is trying again to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike

Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal, lawmakers in Sacramento are trying again to extend unemployment benefits to California workers who are on strike. Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal, lawmakers in Sacramento are trying again to extend unemployment benefits to California workers who are on strike. Under Senate Bill 1116, introduced…

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4 Arizona businesses get nearly $1M from USDA for clean energy projects

Nearly $1 million in federal grants was allocated to four businesses across Arizona to advance clean energy projects. PHOENIX — Nearly $1 million in federal grants was allocated to four businesses across Arizona to advance clean energy projects, officials announced Tuesday. The funding totaling $975,000 was provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the…

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