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Democrats propose paid medical, family leave for Arizona workers
“Paid family leave shouldn’t be a luxury." By TJ L'Heureux, Phoenix New Times Democratic lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature filed bills...

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Feb 1, 20244 min read


Living United for Change in Arizona Official Sponsors of Upcoming Downtown Phoenix’s Largest Film Festival - Will Premiere Film “A Genesis of Empowerment”
PHOENIX – The Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) will debut its short film “A Genesis of Empowerment” at the Indie Film Fest in...

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Jan 31, 20242 min read


MLB wants minor league players exempted from Arizona’s minimum wage law
The league says its agreement with the players’ union justifies an exemption. Whether it’s even legal to do so is in question. By Caitlin...

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Jan 31, 20244 min read


How the race for Arizona’s Senate seat will play a crucial role in the nation’s future
We break down the bid for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s U.S. Senate seat — from Latino voters and election mistrust to abortion, independents and...

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Jan 29, 202425 min read


Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) in Opposition to Major League Baseball’s Attempt to Circumvent Arizona’s Minimum Wage (Prop 206)
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joins LUCHA in opposition to any effort attempting to undermine Arizona’s minimum wage Prop...

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Jan 29, 20242 min read


MLB asks Arizona lawmakers to exempt minor league players from state’s minimum wage
Arizona lawmakers are considering a bill to exempt Major League Baseball from having to pay minor leaguers the state’s minimum wage. By...

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Jan 24, 20242 min read


Advocacy Led by LUCHA & ACE Delivers $75 Million in Affordable Housing Support to Address Housing Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 Cesar Fierros | cesarf@luchaaz.org | 520-982-1146 PHOENIX - Months after the passage of $150...

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Jan 11, 20242 min read


Phoenix Becomes First City in Arizona to Pass Prevailing Minimum Wage. LUCHA’s Fight to Prop 206 Continues to Pave the Way for Workers Rights to Fair Wages!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2024 Cesar Fierros | cesarf@luchaaz.org | 520-982-1146 PHOENIX – Since Prop 206’s passage in 2016, from...

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Jan 9, 20242 min read


Voting Matters: Arizona’s minimum wage now nearly double federal rate
Minimum wage employees in Arizona should receive a welcome bump in their paycheck this month, as the state’s minimum wage has gone up for...

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Jan 2, 20242 min read


La Phoenikera: Arizona Center for Empowerment Premiers New Short Film
On November 15, we made our way to The Garden (central Phoenix venue) to attend the private screening of “Genesis of Empowerment,” a film...

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Nov 23, 20232 min read


Tim Steller's column:
Tucson voters strongly back Dems' governance By Tim Steller It would have been understandable if Tucson voters took a dimmer view of the...

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Nov 18, 20234 min read


AzCentral: 'Limbo and uncertainty'
DACA recipients prepare for the potential end of the program By Morgan Fischer When Karina Ruiz was 15 years old, she moved with her...

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Nov 12, 20234 min read


LUCHA Blue Candidates Mayor Regina Romero & Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz are victorious!
TUCSON- Tonight's 20-plus point resounding victories of LUCHA Blue candidates Mayor Regina Romero and Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz...

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Nov 7, 20232 min read


LUCHA and the Copper Courier Join Forces to form a Powerful Media Partnership
Statement by Living United for Change in Arizona & The Copper Courier PHOENIX – Nearing the 2024 Presidential election cycle, Living...

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Nov 3, 20234 min read


Op-Ed: Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson are models for Arizona and the Nation
Co-governance between elected leaders and community members is key to addressing climate change, affordability, and securing a...

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Nov 2, 20234 min read


Column: Los Angeles Times
How suburbanites, Latinos and the ghost of John McCain turned Arizona into a presidential battleground By Mark Z. Barabak MESA, Ariz. —...

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Nov 1, 20237 min read


Tucson general election: Democrat incumbents out-raise challengers
Incumbents vying to keep their seats for another term in Tucson’s upcoming general election have largely outraised their opponents,...

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Oct 20, 20233 min read


HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: LATINX PARTNERS LEADING THE WAY
Hispanic Heritage Month's end offers a chance to honor and celebrate pioneering Latinx-led organizations fighting for a more inclusive...

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Oct 16, 20235 min read


Continuará lucha por los “soñadores”
Redoblarán esfuerzos de reforma migratoria, luego que DACA fue declarado ilegal Por Oscar Ramos, Prensa AZ Si bien un juez federal...

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Sep 22, 20233 min read


Karime Rodriguez speaks on DACA ruling LIVE on Prensa AZ - Video
Following Judge Hanen's ruling of DACA unlawful, Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) spokesperson, Karime Rodriguez, speaks with...

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Sep 21, 20231 min read
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