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TL/DR - Under President Biden's leadership, the US economy is reportedly bouncing back robustly, with increased growth rates, falling inflation, and increased disposable income for families. The economic upturn is being attributed to several significant pieces of legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the…

TL/DR - IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel has stated that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has provided the agency with millions of dollars for essential updates and improvements. The improvements will be focused on making tax filing easier and less burdensome for taxpayers, and will include extended hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers, reduced…

TL/DR - Jasmin Loaiza, a member of Chispa Arizona, joined over 40 advocacy groups at the state Capitol for “Environmental Advocacy Day,” an annual event that connects climate-conscious Arizonans with their lawmakers to advocate for changes in environmental policy. Chispa Arizona and the Sierra Club have worked with legislators to introduce four…

Overview of Health Tech Health and fitness trackers aren't in short supply these days. Manufacturers range from mainstream giants such as Apple, Google, Samsung, Fitbit, and Withings, to more niche players like Polar, Suunto, and Garmin. However, the underlying assumption behind these devices is that users are essentially healthy and looking to…