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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2021Ducey wants federal refugee program changes over child safety concerns
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlined child safety concerns stemming from the way a federal program is responding to a surge of unaccompanied children at the southern border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2021Arizona education department debuts new campaign after enrollment drop
The Arizona Department of Education launched a new campaign encouraging parents to enroll their children in public education following a significant drop in enrollment during a year complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2021Mesa Mayor Giles joins nationwide COVID-19 vaccination challenge
Mesa Mayor John Giles has joined a challenge with mayors from more than 80 cities nationwide to see which city can grow its COVID-19 vaccination rate the most by the Fourth of July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Brewer: Lack of record will be tough for some Arizona governor hopefuls
Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Wednesday it's going to be very tough for some Arizona governor hopefuls that don't have a previous political record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Sen. Sinema of Arizona defends her support of legislative filibuster
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday defended her support of the legislative filibuster, which may make some of President Joe Biden's most ambitious agenda items harder to pass.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Travel back in full swing as COVID pandemic subsides, expert says
Holiday travel for Memorial Day will look a lot different this year than last as COVID-19 cases go down and vaccination numbers go up.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021Arizona banks announce financial support for affordable housing
Four Arizona banks recently joined forces to address the need for more affordable housing in the state amid a shortage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021Chandler offers hiring incentive for police positions to boost recruitment
The city of Chandler announced on Monday it would begin offering incentives to boost recruitment for positions in the Chandler Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021CDC report: Arizona best in nation for rural population percentage vaccinated
People in Arizona's seven rural counties have been rolling up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine more than rural residents anywhere else in the country, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Black bear sighted strolling around Prescott Valley on way to park
Residents of Prescott Valley began their Thursday morning with an unusual guest - a black bear strolling around.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Arizona AG sues home warranty company over misleading statements
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office filed a consumer fraud lawsuit last week against a home warranty company for allegedly misleading consumers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021City of Phoenix drops face mask mandate for those fully vaccinated
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to eliminate the nearly year-long face mask mandate to align with recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Phoenix City Council passes creation of police oversight office
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday approved the creation of a police oversight office by a vote of 5-4.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Arizona schools chief says GOP budget plan takes state in ‘negative direction’
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman says a GOP budget deal that was struck between Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey that includes an income tax cut would be taking the state in a "negative direction."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Last call festivities at Tempe mainstay Rula Bula begin Wednesday
Last call festivities are set to begin Wednesday at Rula Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant before the Tempe icon closes this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Arizona Theatre Company announces schedule for 54th season
Arizona Theatre Company has announced its schedule for the 54th season after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021Tempe, Mesa to become latest Valley cities to ease mask requirements
Tempe and Mesa on Monday became the latest Valley cities to announce an ease on mask requirements, with each soon dropping the mandate at public spaces.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2021Christ says herd immunity possible by fall in Arizona at current rate
Arizona's top health official said Thursday it's possible the state reaches herd immunity against COVID-19 by the fall based on the current vaccination rate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2021Arizona Senate, fairgrounds reach agreement to extend rental for audit
The Arizona Senate’s audit of the 2.1 million ballots from the 2020 election results in Maricopa County will continue at the state fairgrounds past Friday, with the ballots being stored on-site while high school graduations take place next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 202178-year-old cross country runner to stop for event in Phoenix on way to DC
A 78-year-old cross country runner making a trek from coast to coast over the next few months will take a pit stop in Phoenix on Wednesday for an event in his honor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2021Maricopa County Sheriff Penzone slams latest audit demand as ‘reckless’
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone in a scathing statement slammed the Republican Arizona Senate's alleged request of county routers for the election audit as "reckless and irresponsible."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021Error to result in millions of dollars lost for Maricopa County taxing districts
Maricopa County, school districts and other taxing districts will be getting millions of dollars less than originally expected after an investment portfolio error was found by county Treasurer John Allen's office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2021ASU Gammage Broadway season subscriptions go on sale next week
Some of Broadway's biggest shows are coming to the Valley at ASU Gammage later this year and people can secure their season subscriptions starting May 10.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2021Sen. Mark Kelly says more help is on the way to the Arizona border
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said Monday more help is on the way to the southern border amid an ongoing immigration surge.