Cochise County and Election Systems & Software host voting equipment demo at Cochise College
To address questions Cochise County has received regarding voting machines and tabulation, the county hosted a presentation and Q&A with election systems and software on Wednesday. Democratic Supervisor Anne English said the county and the Board of Supervisors want people to be informed about the voting system. “The best information comes from the people who […]
Pima County Expands Lawn and Garden Equipment Replacement Program
Audio for this article is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Pima County has added a sixth drop-off location to its Pollution Reduction Program, making it easier for Marana-area residents to obtain vouchers for electric or battery-powered lawn and garden supplies. This is a volunteer program run by […]
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 […]
Flights Resume After Equipment Issue Grounds Flights Around Nation’s Capital
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Twitter on Sunday evening that all airports in the Washington, D.C. area had resumed operations, about an hour after flights were suspended due to air traffic control issues. The FAA has announced a suspension and ground stop for all incoming flights due to a communication system problem at […]
Counties test election equipment to try to ensure accurate results
This is the view of the Yuma County Registrar, Election Services Office. County officials across Arizona have reassured the public that their equipment has been thoroughly tested to ensure that only valid ballots are being counted for the Nov. 8 election. (Photo Credit: Tiffany Anderson/Yuma County Election Commissioner) County officials across the state have reassured […]
Maricopa County investigation into printer issues during 2022 election finds “equipment failure” at fault
(CNN) An independent investigation conducted by former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor found that several Maricopa County precincts had problems with printers that prevented some ballots from being properly scanned on-site on Election Day. The culprit was found to be old printers and long ballots printed on heavier paper. 2022. An independent investigation […]
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Military Equipment, Asks Public’s Help Locating Suspect
Photo: Example of a flatbed trailer Detectives from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, working with U.S. Army criminal investigators, made several arrests in the July theft of a 31-foot flatbed trailer carrying a container of U.S. military equipment. On June 29, 2022, the driver of a truck towing a flatbed trailer had an engine problem […]
Somerton High School receives donation for athletic equipment | Somerton
Somerton — The YUHSD Board has accepted a donation of $21,879.25 from Somerton Education, Inc. at its February 8, 2023 monthly meeting. The funds will be used to purchase exercise equipment for Summerton High School, which is scheduled to open in the fall. SHS Principal Lucky Alviso was present at the meeting to accept donations. […]
The Cochise County supervisors didn’t question election equipment when they won in 2020
Two Republican Cochise County superintendents who have previously refused to certify the November 8 election because of ostensible concerns about the reliability of the electronic ballot counting system said the same device could help them win the 2020 election. I wasn’t worried when I checked. Supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd were elected to the […]
Seize Illegal Border Wall Equipment in Arizona
David Hathaway, The sheriff of Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona offers Republican Governor Doug Ducey a simple solution to stopping an illegal wall that transports containers along the border. Federal agents should begin seizing vehicles related to the project. Hathaway’s county lies just west of Cochise County, where Ducey lived. Container drops in the […]