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Unconstitutional fees threaten ride-sharing at Sky …

12/9/2019
The city of Phoenix is attempting to raise rates by 200% for customers using ride-sharing platforms like Uber or Lyft when they travel at Sky Harbor Airport.

Let’s end 2019 on a safe note

12/6/2019
Before you head out on the road, it’s worth taking some time to plan ahead. If you’re attending a holiday party, please make sure you have a safe ride home.

Simple senior moment or something more serious?

12/5/2019
As we become more aware of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as a society, we’re better equipped to spot the early warning signs of the disease and get friends, family or even ourselves to seek medical care sooner.

Burke: Social Security benefits increase in 2020

12/3/2019
Each year, we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price …

The 2020 census is on horizon

12/3/2019
By law, the U.S. government is required to count the number of people living in the United States every 10 years. Getting an accurate count is important because census numbers impact daily life in the United States in many ways.

Young adults for common sense gun safety

12/2/2019
We are a group of high school and college students from around the country, concerned about the ongoing gun violence epidemic in our country.

Consider a year-end gift to a community non-profit

11/28/2019
It’s the time of year when nonprofit organizations reach out to supporters and donors — current, past and new — to consider a year-end gift.

Charity event: Your chance to get bowls, give hope

11/27/2019
We are pleased to announce we will host our 6th Annual Bowls of Hope event in conjunction with our Art Bazaar and Sidewalk Chalk Art 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday at the WHAM Community Art Center, 16560 N. Dysart Road, Surprise.

Cancer cures may already exist but might not reach …

11/26/2019
House Democrats recently unveiled H.R. 3, a proposal that would impose ill-considered price controls on prescription drugs. Patient advocates immediately panned the bill, warning that it would deter medical research and prevent scientists from developing future treatments and cures.

Divestment won’t fight climate change

11/25/2019
Roughly 40,000 environmental activists recently descended on Lower Manhattan for a global climate strike. Many of the protesters marched with a specific goal in mind.

How Medicare can help you manage pain

11/19/2019
If you have Medicare, there are covered options to help you manage pain safely and effectively.

Here is what the judge would do

11/18/2019
I earlier wrote a guest commentary inviting you to be the judge. I told you that I’d follow-up and let you know how I address the situation, so here it is.