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Process starts for new era managing Colorado River
Stakeholders sharing the Colorado River have started sending their water policy wish lists to the Bureau of Reclamation as they negotiate new river use guidelines.
AG: Phoenix donation of firearms unlawful, but …
The state’s Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a report Sept. 20 finding a recent Phoenix ordinance authorizing the donation of unclaimed firearms to Ukraine is unlawful, despite “commendable” intent from the city.
Mayes, other attorneys general, recommend crackdown on vaping products targeting youth
Attorney General Kris Mayes and 32 other attorneys general from around the country signed a letter outlining recommendations to cut down on youth vaping numbers. Federal data shows millions of teens regularly use electronic cigarettes, especially flavored products.
2-year anniversary: Growth of sports gambling blows Arizona’s doors wide open
The seismic shift in Arizona’s gambling landscape occurred swiftly, and its impact continues to reverberate.
Arizona Covid cases double since June, as virus rebounds in state, U.S.
First lady Jill Biden’s positive Covid test this past weekend was the latest, and most high-profile, reminder that cases are once again on the rise in the U.S. and in Arizona, where new infections per week have more than doubled since early July.
Auditor general finds flaws with Arizonans who obtain licenses to drive
Unqualified Arizonans may be getting state licenses to drive because of practices of private companies authorized by the state Motor Vehicle Division to issue them, according to a new report.
State discovers flaw in DCS system used to determine children’s removal from homes
State officials have discovered that a flaw in a system used by the Department of Child Safety that has let judges make decisions on removing children from homes without having all the information that they needed.
Fontes rejects extending election manual comment period
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes doesn’t plan to agree to a request from Republican lawmakers to extend a public comment period for a draft of the state’s election’s procedure guide.
Mountain climber, cliff diver die in separate incidents at national recreation spots
A mountain climber and a cliff diver have died in separate incidents at national recreation spots in the West, officials said.
Arizona Helping Hands launches mobile unit to assist foster children and families
Arizona Helping Hands kicked off its back-to-school season Thursday by opening a mobile unit that will distribute backpacks to foster children and provide services to foster families throughout the state.
Interior Department official with key role in Colorado River talks is stepping down
A senior Interior Department official who has had a key role in negotiations over the shrinking Colorado River plans to step down from the job next week.
Arizona Health Services: most pregnancy-related deaths preventable
Nearly half of Arizona’s pregnancy related deaths in 2022 were tied to mental health or substance use disorders, with 98% deemed preventable, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. And communities of color and rural communities see disparate effects and a lack of perinatal care.
