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TL/DR - The data for Maricopa County in 2023 shows that more than 2,000 homeless people are aged 55 or older, marking the first time age ranges were reported in the annual count. Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) is in the process of opening a permanent shelter for seniors, but the organization says demand outpaces supply, with the top…

TL/DR - The Asheville City Schools Board of Education has decided to merge Montford North Star Academy into Asheville Middle School. The decision was made with a 5-2 vote on Monday night. The consolidation will take effect at the commencement of the 2024-25 school year. Asheville City Schools Board Votes to Merge Montford North Star Academy…

TL/DR - President Joe Biden's 2025 fiscal year budget proposal requests strengthening and protecting Medicare and Social Security. The budget proposal amounts to $7.3 trillion and covers a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, child care, and education. The proposed budget plans to extend the solvency of Social Security without cutting…

TL/DR - A group of progressive organizations has launched a campaign - Reject Aipac - to undermine the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (Aipac) influence on primary campaigns against progressive Democrats. This move is largely a response to congressional support for Israel’s campaign in Gaza and Aipac’s increased involvement in election…