Cochise County Board Revises Political Activity Rules for Appointed Officials
Kochise County Government Conference Summary The Kochise County Government Conference took place on August 14, 2025, covering several important topics such as funding for probation services, updates to personnel policies, and smoking regulations. A significant point of discussion was a $22 million funding agreement designated for adult probation services. The Court Management Office (AOC) contributes […]
Judge Appointed by Trump Decides that Blue State Cannot Treat Colleges Differently for Requiring Religious Tests
Judge Strikes Down Minnesota Law Affecting Religious Schools A judge appointed by Trump has reversed a Minnesota law that barred religious institutions from participating in the state’s high school dual enrollment program if they demanded students adhere to their faith statements. The state law, updated in 2023, established criteria for schools in the Post-Secondary Enrollment […]
Yavapai SBDC Director Ruth Ellen Elinski Appointed to USMCA SME Counselors Network, Boosting Arizona Small Business on a Global Level
Yavapai SBDC Director Joins USMCA Counselors The Yavapai Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has announced that its director, Ruth Ellen Ellinski, is collaborating with the US Small Business Export and Trade Agency as part of the US and Mexico Canada (USMCA) Small Business Counselors. This exclusive network aims to foster cross-border collaboration, enhance international trade, […]
Cochise County Board Revises Policy on Political Activities for Appointed Officials
The Kochise County Government Conference took place on August 14, 2025, covering several important topics such as funding for adult and juvenile probation services, updates to personnel policies, and new smoking regulations. A significant part of the discussion focused on a $22 million funding proposal for adult probation services. The Court Management Office contributes around […]
Tim Carter Appointed as the New Director of Coconino County Emergency Management
Coconino County Appoints New Emergency Management Director Coconino County has announced that Tim Carter has been appointed as the new director of emergency management, effective retroactively from August 1. Carter has a long history with the county, having worked there for 13 years in various capacities, particularly in emergency management as an expert and assistant […]
Ed Martin Appointed Special Attorney by Pam Bondi to Look Into Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Letitia James and Adam Schiff
Investigation into Mortgage Fraud Allegations Attorney General Pam Bondy has designated Ed Martin as a Special Attorney to look into mortgage fraud allegations concerning New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Senator Adam Schiff, as per sources familiar with the situation. The Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) referred James to the Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Trump Dismisses IRS Commissioner, Bessent Appointed as Interim Leader
Trump’s Firing of IRS Commissioner Long A senior official from the White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump has removed Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Long from his position as of Friday afternoon, which comes just a couple of months after his appointment. The reasons for Long’s dismissal have not been disclosed by officials who […]
Regions CEO John Turner appointed to Southern Company’s Board of Directors
Southern Company Elects John Turner Jr. to Board of Directors Southern Company has announced the election of John M. Turner Jr. to its board of directors, effective September 1. Turner is the chairman, president, and CEO of a regional financial corporation based in Alabama. Chris Womack, the chairman and CEO of Southern Company, expressed enthusiasm […]
Judge Appointed by Obama Stops Construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Due to Environmentalist Lawsuit
Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida Immigration Detention Center A federal judge issued a temporary halt to all construction at the “Wannial Catraz” facility in Florida as various lawsuits regarding the site continue. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, who was appointed by the Obama administration in 2011, granted a restraining order against the ongoing construction […]
Brasher appointed as the first Chief School Finance Officer at Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
The Alabama School of Healthcare Science (ASH) has named Kelly Augsburger Brasher as its inaugural Chief School Finance Officer (CSFO). Bringing more than two decades of experience in business and finance, Brasher steps into this newly created position at the residential high school. For the last 11 years, she has been overseeing a budget close […]