Arizona officials petition for federal aid in extreme heat situations
To curb the rise in heat-associated deaths, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has made efforts to provide assistance and disaster relief for residents susceptible to heat exhaustion and other heat-related harms, with the creation of the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation within the city’s government.
Arizona ranks No. 1 for gun owners and criminals who want to buy guns
For the third straight year, Arizona was ranked the best state in the nation for gun owners by Guns and Ammo magazine, which praised the state’s self-defense and carry laws, its shooting sports and strong gun culture.