BLM Virtual Information Forum for Maricopa County Solar Projects
The Phoenix Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing information on two site applications for the proposed Caballero Solar Project and the Southwest Crossroads Solar Project, and has created a virtual forum to gather public input. I plan to host it. These projects are located within a designated solar variability area in Maricopa County. The […]
In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks in order to show ‘associates’ smiles’
California-based fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger requires employees to wear masks for medical reasons in five of the seven states it operates in, unless they receive a medical certificate from a doctor. prohibited. The new policy will take effect Aug. 14 in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah, according to people familiar with the matter. company […]
Arizona high school football player, 15, found dead in Show Low Lake
The body of a 15-year-old high school football player who went missing while swimming in an Arizona lake has been found, officials confirmed Tuesday. The Navajo County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Department said rescue workers found Cesar Chavez High School student and athlete Christopher Hampton dead on Lake Show Low Tuesday afternoon, nearly 18 hours after he […]
‘I’m Asking You’: Vivek Ramaswamy Spars With Fox Host Over Trump Indictment
Republican presidential nominee Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday sparred with Fox News’ Neil Kabuto over a possible third indictment of Trump. Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he received a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith on Sunday. President Trump said he was the subject of a grand jury investigation on Jan. 6 and had […]
Legislature to consider off-highway vehicle issues and regulation
The state legislature has drawn attention to a growing problem in the state for many ranchers and law enforcement officials: the use of off-road vehicles that destroy private and public property. “People don’t realize they’re tearing up the land and leaving a lasting impact,” said Becky Ross, a rancher near Sedona in northern Arizona. “There […]
Prescott Valley Police Department Receives Grant
The Prescott Valley Police received $257,000 in grants from the State of Arizona for its Human Trafficking, Terrorist, and Illegal Drugs Interdiction Program. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on June 30 that the funds will provide a number to detect suspected illegal traffickers, other victims of human trafficking, potential terrorists, and illegal drug movements. Enables […]
Kari Lake asks Supreme Court to overturn her loss, let her skip the appeals process | State
Kari Lake at a campaign event in Scottsdale on October 19, 2022.Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror Kari Lake has appealed again to the Arizona Supreme Court to reverse last year’s loss of 17,000 votes, but so far has been dismissed after failing to provide evidence to support her exaggerated allegations of fraud and […]
CLANCY: Wray’s Hearing Was Like A Boxing Match. Congress Punched, He Ducked
“Ignore the question.” These words from California Rep. Darrell Issa in response to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s six-hour testimony during the House Judiciary Committee’s FBI oversight hearing on July 12. It captures the Republican reaction. As highlighted in remarks by Chairman Jim Jordan, Congressman opening statementThe hearing covered a wide range of issues, including: The […]
Feds hear from tribes, residents, local leaders on Grand Canyon National Monument proposal
On Tuesday, local and tribal leaders, conservation groups, and northern Arizona residents voiced the proposed creation of the new Burj Nwabjo Ita Kukuveni Grand Canyon National Monument at the Doubletree Ballroom in Flagstaff. The event drew a crowd of over 200 people. Speakers came from across the region, from as far away as Yuma and […]
Red State Education Department Releases ‘Model Policies’ That Vow To ‘Keep Parents Informed’ About Their Kids
The Virginia Department of Education released the final model policy for the state’s public schools, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. “Nothing is more important than creating a safe and vibrant learning environment for all students,” said Secretary of Education Amy Gaidla. Said. “These policies recognize that parents are the appropriate decision-makers regarding […]
