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The American Rescue Plan Act, which was designed to address racial justice within the farming community and end decades of discriminatory lending practices, is entangled in lawsuits. A new program to help farmers took its place, but it’s not the targeted help minority farmers were promised.  

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Host: Damon Fairall  
Contributors: Athena Ankrah

Black farmers concerned about new loan program

After two members of Turning Point USA attacked ASU professor David Boyles, ASU’s LGBTQ+ community wants the university to do more to protect their safety. The Diamondbacks lose the World Series. Prescribed burns in Williams fight fire with fire.

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Host:  Deanna Pistono
Producer: Deanna Pistono 
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Kiersten Edgett

Attack on queer professor by Turning Point USA

El Mirage residents vote against bond in Special Bond Election on Tuesday. Two local outrigger canoe teams use the ocean-based sport to keep their culture alive in the desert. The Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association works to preserve horse racing in the Valley.

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Host:  Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Kenneth Rasmussen, Austin Hepola

El Mirage residents vote against bond during Special Bond Election

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited Arizona State University to discuss loneliness, which he identifies as the biggest national health problem. A proposal from the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System may permanently pay parents of minors with disabilities. Arizona State Sun Devils Athletic Director Ray Anderson has resigned from his position.

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Host: Kenny Rasmussen
Producer: Kenny Rasmussen
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Deanna Pistonno, Brandon Tran, Alex Chenevey

Surgeon General’s “We Are Made To Connect” event comes to ASU

Public schools in Mesa are set to vote on whether to include weapons detectors in their schools. Local rattlesnakes may be displaced by land development. 

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Host:  Deanna Pistono
Producer: Deanna Pistono
Contributors: Kenny Rasmussen, Kiersten Edgett

Mesa public schools set to vote on weapons detectors

Governor Katie Hobbs signs a petition to put abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. New Mexico residents are taking action to raise awareness around gun violence. The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition launches a new project on native american boarding schools.

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Host:  Kiersten Edgett
Producer: Kiersten Edgett
Contributors: Deanna Pistono, Kenny Rasmussen

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs petition to add abortion rights to 2024 ballot

KJZZ: Native Americans have the most difficulty accessing clean water, report says

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Black farmers concerned about new loan program

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