Investigators have ruled that a fire that damaged several houseboats on Lake Powell, a popular destination on the Utah-Arizona line, was an accident. The National Park Service said in a statement …
GOVERNMENT
PHOENIX — Members of the House Ethics Committee have concluded that Tucson Democrat Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is guilty of “disorderly behavior” for her action in moving and hiding Bibles in the lounge used by lawmakers.
Lawmakers are considering rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total price of a ticket upfront in advertising, while also tweaking training requirements for airline …
Valley & State
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students. The Democratic governor's veto was among several she made on …
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Capitol Media Services recently reported dozens of agencies throughout Arizona received shares of earmarked funding included in the state budget bill, signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs in mid-May. …
TRANSPORTATION
The state is looking for ideas to improve the Riggs Road traffic interchanges at State Route 347.
The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a study on traffic flow and safety in the …
Roadway and waterline improvements
The City of Avondale will hold an open house meeting for residents to learn more about Phase 2 of waterline and roadway improvements in Old Town Avondale.
Government
On Monday, the Avondale City Council adopted a budget of approximately $465 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Court
Troy Pete Curtis, 33, of Seven Mile, Arizona, was sentenced on Monday by United States District Judge Dominic W. Lanza to 32 months in prison.
SCHOOLS
PHOENIX — The state’s top school official said Thursday a “hotline” he set up two months ago has resulted in credible tips about what he calls “critical race theory” unacceptably being taught in Arizona classrooms.
Manufacturing
KORE Power Inc. has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy for an $850 million loan to help fund its Buckeye facility.
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