The Defense Department’s China Military Power Report: The Threat Is Worse Than Advertised
The report rightly focuses on the extent of China's military buildup and modernization plans. The report errs in relying on China's highest official defense budget of $230 billion. While this report is alarming, it almost certainly underestimates the threat posed by China. Department of Defense Latest Annual Report china military power report That's quite correct. […]
Maricopa County Health Departments has $30,000 for lactation room grants for businesses
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Nursing room in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Maricopa County offers grants to businesses that create or enhance lactation spaces for nursing mothers. Rooms can be designed for employee use only or for public use. A private space is designated because the mother needs to be comfortable and […]
The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America, and the Equipment They Own – 24/7 Wall St.
special report August 3, 2023 at 1:41 p.m. Last updated: Aug 3, 2023 1:42 pm Since the 1990s, the Department of Defense has transferred surplus military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies under the 1033 Program. (See also Most of America’s Big Cities Prioritize Police over Health and Social Support. ) To find […]
Health Department’s Contreras honored for work on women’s health
Rosa Contreras – Photo posted Posted By: David Bell July 21, 2023 SAFORD — Graham County Health Department employees received an award for their leadership in supporting women in rural areas. Rosa Contreras, health program coordinator for the Department of Health, was named an emerging leader in rural women’s health by the Arizona Alliance for […]
Senator Kelly co-sponsors bill to boost investments in local police departments
File photo of Jon Johnson/Gila Herald Contribution article PHOENIX – Arizona Senator Mark Kelly co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that would increase funding for Arizona’s smaller law enforcement agencies. The Investments for Protection Act will set aside $250 million to help invest in local police training, mental health support, recruitment and retention. “It is imperative that […]
Fire departments train with real ammonia for emergency preparedness
Yuma Fire Department, San Luis Fire Department, and MCAS Yuma Fire Department Participate in Ammonia Leak Preparedness Exercise Yuma, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – According to Tony Badilla, county emergency management agency, “more than 750,000 pounds of ammonia are stored in Yuma at any one time.” Chemicals are used for refrigeration and fertilizers. Both are essential […]
Michigan department’s first female cop alleges relentless harassment
Teresa Williams landed her dream job in Iron Mountain, Michigan, where she thought she was the first female cop in the history of a small-town police department. But according to a federal lawsuit she filed last month against three Iron Mountain officers, she was relentlessly harassed and assaulted for four and a half years before […]
Monsoon rains push Yavapai County, fire departments, Prescott forest to lift fire restrictions | The Daily Courier
Quad City weather forecast calls for more rain attributed to monsoon thunderstorms in the next few weeks, so Yavapai County and Prescott National Forest officials announced fire restrictions starting at 8 a.m. Friday, July 15. has been canceled. The county enacted Stage II fire limits and outdoor fire bans in May following the Crooks Fire, […]
The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America – 24/7 Wall St.
During the 2020 summer protests against the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police, thousands clashed with local law enforcement officers outfitted with military-grade armor, weapons, and apparel. Shocking scenes of armed police confronting protesters in the city have sparked debates about the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement, and […]