Will I be fined if I don’t have health insurance?
Question: My wife and I earn around $41,000 a year. I am retired and have VA coverage free; my wife works part-time 10 months without benefits. The lowest bronze plan would have us pay $237, including...
View ArticleGiven the drought, is Tempe Town Lake a good idea?
Question from Bea: With the problems we hear about our water issues in Arizona and that water rationing could become a reality, is Tempe Town Lake a good idea? Is it there for recreational use and a...
View ArticleJan D’Atri’s recipe for Oriental Coleslaw?
Question from Kathleen: I am trying to location a Jan D’Atri for a recipe for Asian Coleslaw that was published a few years back. Can you help? Answer: I met with Jan D’Atri, co-host and lifestyle...
View ArticleHow can school for autistic maintain low student-to-teacher ratio?
Question from Martin: How is the new charter school for autism funded, so that they can keep the classroom student to teacher ratio of 3 to 1? Answer: Martin is referring to the Arizona Autism Charter...
View ArticleWhy was wife enrolled in Medicare before she was on disability?
Question from Hank: My wife was approved for Social Security disability in March 2013. She recently received a letter stating she had also been enrolled in Medicare starting on Aug. 1, 2013 even though...
View ArticleAsked: Where will the Barry Goldwater statue be shipped?
Question from Tom: I recently heard that the Barry Goldwater statue at the state Capitol building will be shipped to another location. Do you know where and why? Answer: Arizona Republic national...
View ArticleRegistered ‘Independent’ voting in primaries
Question from Martin: I’m registered as an independent voter. When do I have to choose what party I will vote for in the primary, and where do I find the paperwork to register my choice? Do I have to...
View ArticleHow many state laws does Arizona have?
Question from Martin: Gov. Jan Brewer recently signed a stack of new laws for Arizonans to follow. How many state laws are on the books and how many books does it take to contain them all? Answer:...
View ArticleHow can my Girl Scout troop help families in need over the summer?
Question from Denise: We want to challenge our second-grade Girl Scout troop to help families in need over the summer. Any ideas on a local campaign or organization that we could support? Answer:...
View ArticleIs there any place in Arizona where I can have a campfire?
Question from Ron: I noticed that one of the fires up north was started by an illegal campfire. When and where is it OK to have a campfire while camping in the Arizona forest? Answer: Arizona Republic...
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