Jessica Swarner
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019Phoenix track says horse fatalities down 40% after new safety protocols
Phoenix racetrack Turf Paradise announced new safety protocols that it says has led to a 40% drop in the death of its horses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019Arizona, Sonora governors say ‘time is now’ to ratify USMCA
The governors of Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, released joint letters Wednesday urging the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2019Arizona attorney explains how states fight opioid epidemic with legal action
An expert with the Arizona Attorney General's Office says legal action against drug manufacturers is making headway in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Arizona ranks toward bottom of states for child well-being, report says
A new report shows that while Arizona has made progress in recent years, it still ranks toward the bottom of states for child well-being.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Mayor says she supports Phoenix police chief amid controversy
The mayor of Phoenix says she supports the city's head of police amid controversy over the way recent use-of-force cases have been handled.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2019Valley council launches campaign to attract California companies
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council launched a campaign this week to sway disenchanted Californians and their businesses toward the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2019Jerry’s Restaurant in Phoenix closing for good Wednesday after 53 years
Jerry's Restaurant, the oldies-themed Phoenix diner, will be closing its doors for good after its last meals are served Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2019Personal drones getting in way of Arizona firefighters
Arizona officials are begging drone owners to keep their flying cameras away from wildfire scenes, as the devices are getting in firefighters' way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2019FAA awards $21 million in grants to 17 Arizona airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced last week that the Federal Aviation Administration will award $21 million in grants to 17 Arizona airports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2019Report: Tariffs on Mexico mean at least 6,000 Arizona jobs lost
A new report found that if Trump follows through on his plan to impose a 5% tariff on imports from Mexico, Arizona will feel a hit to its economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Phoenix police chief: Officers’ controversial posts ‘minimize trust’
The Phoenix police chief said Wednesday there is "no room for hate" in her organization after a database published controversial social media posts made by Phoenix officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2019Schweikert: Tariffs on Mexico are ‘unfair double whammy’ on Arizonans
One Arizona lawmaker says he understands the thinking behind President Donald Trump's recent announcement to place a 5% tariff on Mexican imports, but he sees it as harmful to the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Milstead: Arizona ruling on marijuana extracts doesn’t change DUI laws
The director of the Arizona DPS wants to remind drivers that although possession of marijuana extracts is now legal, driving while using them still is not.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2019Phoenix doctor explains how to safely use pool chemicals this summer
More than 4,500 people end up in the emergency room each year due to exposure to chemicals used for pool cleaning, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2019Target to renovate 7 Phoenix-area stores by the end of the year
Target has announced that seven of its Phoenix-area stores are up for renovations that will be completed by the end of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2019Mesa mom starts fundraiser for kids who can’t afford school lunch
One Mesa mom's 5-year-old inspired her to start a GoFundMe fundraiser for children at her son's school who can't afford lunches.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2019McSally explains why she voted against federal disaster aid bill
McSally said there's one reason she voted against a federal disaster aid bill that Trump has said he will sign: immigration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2019Maricopa County close to clearing out backlog of 4,500 rape kits
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is nearly finished clearing out its four-year backlog of about 4,500 untested rape kits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Hoffman lays out hopes for Arizona education funding in state budget
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said she hopes to see the Legislature fully fund education in the state budget that's likely to roll out next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2019Arizona Gov. Ducey signs law creating harsher penalties for animal abuse
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill last week that creates harsher penalties for people convicted of animal abuse in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2019Valley expert explains possibilities for jump in women’s overdose deaths
During National Women's Health Week, medical experts are trying to figure out why overdose deaths are spiking for women.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2019Arizona remains worst state in nation for student-to-counselor ratio
Arizona remains the worst state in the nation for its student-to-counselor ratio, according to a new report released by the American School Counselor Association.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2019
Ducey signs bill requiring teachers to undergo suicide prevention training
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Wednesday that will require all of the state's school faculty to complete suicide prevention training.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2019Arizona agencies working to minimize risk after unusually high fire activity
Arizona agencies are working to minimize risk after parts of the state saw unusually high fire activity in the past month.