Board returns proposed map of military influence and zoning definition to planning commission for compliance with state law
Yuma County Supervisors Vote on Planning Amendments On October 6, 2025, the Yuma County Board of Supervisors decided to send two related proposals back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. One pertains to an amendment of the Yuma County 2030 Comprehensive Plan to create an “impact area” designated for military installations. The other involves a […]
Trump Administration Secures Compliance from Mexico on Agreement Previously Overlooked Under Biden
The Trump administration is reportedly making progress in encouraging the Mexican government to reinstate air transport contracts that were frequently violated during the Biden administration, as indicated by a memo acquired by a news organization. Officials in Mexico are said to be taking swift action to adhere to the US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement, responding to […]
Cochise County Approves Zoning Modifications for Accessory Dwelling Units in Compliance with State Law
Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Summary The Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 14, 2025, to address several key agenda items. The session started with Commissioner Limbach proposing the approval of a text amendment to the Supervisory Board. This amendment aims to enhance flexibility and boost housing capacity, aligning with […]
Cochise County Audit Uncovers Mistakes in Financial Statements and Compliance Problems
This summary outlines the key points from a meeting held by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2025, which centered on the Audit General’s findings for 2023-2024. Terrence Stangel, the financial audit manager, presented an overview of the audit process and its implications for the county. Stangel noted that Arizona law mandates […]
Jay Town appointed as Chief Compliance Officer at Radiance Technologies
Radiance Technologies Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer Radiance Technologies, located in Huntsville, has named Jaytown as its new chief compliance officer. Town, a former U.S. lawyer and Marine Corps veteran, previously served the Northern District of Alabama. He began his career in 2005 as a prosecutor with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. Before that, […]
John Wahl demands compliance from Alabama public libraries as President Trump’s actions against ‘radical gender ideology’ begin.
Alabama Library Services Emphasizes Stance Against Gender Ideology John Wahl, the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) Board and the Alabama Republican Party, has communicated a clear message: the Alabama library system is not aligned with “woke” ideologies. He addressed public library supervisors in a formal letter, affirming the APLS’s support for President […]
Compliance monitors for MCSO seek public feedback on the agency
Taxpayers have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in long-term racial profiling lawsuits against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The court-appointed agency monitor hopes to hear people’s current thoughts on the sheriff’s office at a scheduled meeting at Sunnyslope Community Center at 6:30pm on Wednesday. Raul Piña is a longtime member of independent compliance oversight. […]
MCSO is ‘closer than ever’ to court order compliance, says former principal on oversight board
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan recently joined the show to talk about his work with immigration authorities, his chronic staffing shortages and his history as former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s chief deputy. The department was found to have committed a crime in a landmark case filed by ACLU, Melendores v. Arpaio over a decade ago, and […]
DOJ to monitor federal voting rights law compliance in 27 states, including AZ
The Department of Justice will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in 27 states during the November 5 election. The department will monitor compliance in 86 jurisdictions, including four counties in Arizona, officials announced Friday. In Arizona, these jurisdictions include Apache, Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma counties. The complete list is below. Bethel Census Area, […]
Sedona Ordinance 12.30.090 Challenged for Validity and Compliance with Arizona State Law on Firearms Regulation | Prescott Valley Times local news
I am writing to you today in my official capacity regarding the validity and enforceability of Sedona. Statute 12.30.090. Consistent with Arizona’s Second Amendment rights, Arizona law generally preempts cities. And other political wings in this state have distanced themselves from enacting ordinances regarding the possession, carrying, and discharge of firearms in this state. ARS […]