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A bill headed to the Senate Wednesday would require cities to submit a plan for summer and winter temporary overflow shelters for those experiencing homelessness. \n

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed and remanded a decision denying unemployment benefits to a Fort Smith woman who says she was furloughed from her job as a Sonic cook in 2020 because of the covid-19 pandemic.

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed and remanded a decision denying unemployment benefits to a Fort Smith woman who says she was furloughed from her job as a Sonic cook in 2020 because of the covid-19 pandemic.

The State of Utah Refugee Services Office met with the federal government Tuesday afternoon, asking if Utah needs to prepare for incoming Ukrainian refugees.

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The governor announced Wednesday that there are around 900 refugees from Afghanistan in the state of Utah.

Many people have not returned to the workforce following the height of the Covid pandemic. Higher-than-usual numbers of employees have quit in some areas.

Strohecker discusses her priorities, addressing the opioid crisis in the state, and preparing for the end of the public health emergency. 

The social services budget is the largest budget in the state. The subcommittee requested about $725 million in ongoing and one-time funding. 

Many people have not returned to the workforce following the height of the Covid pandemic. Higher-than-usual numbers of employees have quit in some areas.