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2023 Community Impact Report Unveiled by Honor Credit Union

TL/DR - Honor Credit Union has released its annual Community Impact Report for 2023, which shows that it donated over $734,000 to nearly 700 community organizations. The credit union also encouraged its employees to donate their time, resulting in over 3,000 hours of company time spent volunteering. Despite challenging economic conditions, Honor…

Az’s Policies Raise Fear, Hinder Mental Health Access for Immigrants

TL/DR - Ileana Salinas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, is facing the uncertainty and stress of renewing her immigration status, which is affecting her mental health. The Migration Policy Institute estimates that as many as 1.16 million people in the U.S. could be eligible for DACA protections, but many,…

Alabama Faces Tornado Threat Amidst Strong Friday Storms

TL/DR - After strong storms on Tuesday, Central Alabama is expected to face a powerful storm system with high wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and a substantial threat of severe weather, including a higher chance of tornadoes. The severe weather, which develops over much of the state, will have different impacts from place to place. Following the…

AZ Supreme Court’s Future Decision on Reproductive Rights

TL/DR - The Arizona Supreme Court is set to reconcile conflicting state laws on abortion: Title 36, which prohibits abortions after a 15-week gestational period except in medical emergencies, and Section 13-3603, a near-total ban on abortions dating back to 1864 that makes exceptions only to save the mother's life. The legal conflict arose after…