Britt examines how social media contributes to the mental health issues faced by teenagers in a panel discussion.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt is actively pushing for “appropriate guardrails” to protect young social media users. In a panel discussion hosted by Semafor on Wednesday, lawmakers talked about the necessity of safeguarding young individuals against the risks associated with unchecked social media usage. Accompanied by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Britt (R-Montgomery) highlighted a bipartisan […]
Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Contributes $15.8 Million to Northern Arizona’s Economy
Wildlife Overpass Project in Northern Arizona Boosts Local Economy Groundbreaking sounds are echoing from Willard Springs, where construction for a wildlife overpass is underway along I-17, roughly 15 miles south of Flagstaff. This project aims to significantly decrease wildlife-vehicle collisions while revitalizing local ecosystems, all while injecting much-needed resources into the northern Arizona economy. According […]
Cannabis tax contributes $28 million to Maricopa community colleges
As many Arizonans prepare to celebrate Easter this Sunday, the cannabis industry is preparing its own holiday, either April 20, or April 20th. It is the biggest selling day for marijuana retailers and what they have become their go-to. But as the initial talk around legalized marijuana begins to fade, companies are adapting to more […]
Yuma agriculture contributes $4.4 billion to Arizona economy, study says
Recent economic impact studies highlight the important role of Yuma County in Arizona’s economy. In 2022, Yuma’s agriculture and agribusiness sector donated $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy and $3.9 billion to Yuma County alone. The study also shows that Yuma-grown produce has produced an impressive $3.2 billion retail price, positioning the third largest county in […]
Heat kills or contributes to deaths of 96 people in Maricopa County so far
new data Maricopa County researchers revealed that through the week ending Aug. 10, heat has killed or contributed to 96 deaths so far this year. Of the 96 confirmed deaths, 57 were due to fever and 39 were reported to be due to fever. Maricopa County defines fever as “a case in which heat or […]