Coconino County officials chosen for federal advocacy positions with the National Association of Counties
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Leading NPR Editor to Depart Due to Federal Budget Reductions
Edith Chapin to Depart NPR Later This Year Edith Chapin, who has been the editor-in-chief and acting Chief Content Officer at National Public Radio (NPR), has announced her intention to step away from the organization later this year. In a press release issued on Tuesday, NPR acknowledged Chapin’s significant contributions during her tenure, which has […]
Federal judge halts Tennessee law that criminalizes assisting minors seeking abortions in other states
A federal judge has ruled that a Tennessee law restricting minors from sharing information about legal, out-of-state abortions violates the First Amendment. This decision was made on Friday by U.S. Senior Circuit Judge Julia Gibbons, who characterized the law as showing “unacceptable perspective discrimination” and noted that it criminalizes only one side of the abortion […]
Group aiming to construct Columbia Dam on Duck River collaborates with Ogles to seek federal funding for research
A group aiming to revive the idea of constructing a dam on Columbia’s Duck River is collaborating with U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles to secure federal funding for feasibility studies. This initiative attempts to bring back plans from decades past that were halted in the 1980s and ultimately dismantled in the 1990s. The push is straightforward—they […]
GOP Rep. Luna Suggests Criminal Charges for Jerome Powell Over Federal Reserve Renovation
Rep. Luna Calls for Investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, announced on X that she plans to refer Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for an investigation into potential perjury related to a costly renovation project for the Fed’s headquarters. The Domestic Capital […]
Auburn restaurant owner gives up following federal search warrant executed at several sites.
A restaurateur from Auburn has turned himself in after allegedly fraudulently acquiring and misusing federal pandemic relief funds. This follows a coordinated search by multiple agencies at various establishments he owns. Cesar Campos-Reyes, 52, is facing serious charges related to the improper use of funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. […]
Trump Administration Informs California to Say Farewell to Federal Funding for High-Speed Rail Project
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it has withdrawn approximately $4 billion in federal funding for California’s high-speed rail efforts, following extensive criticism of the project over the years. President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation stated that taxpayer money would not be invested in a state initiative designed to connect major cities with bullet […]
Alabama’s SNAP program is facing upcoming federal budget cuts and potential limits on what can be bought.
Alabama’s SNAP Program Faces Changes About one in five residents in Alabama benefits from the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as “Food Stamps.” According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 350,000 low-income households receive an average of $192 per person through this program, which can be spent only on certain eligible […]
Tuberville and Britt call on Trump to stop Biden’s support for unions in federal construction projects
Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are urging the Trump administration to dismantle the contentious Project Labor Agreement (PLA) rules imposed during the Biden administration. These regulations apply to large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter directed to President Trump, the two lawmakers, along with 19 other GOP senators, formally requested this change. […]
Federal agents conduct a raid at Colt Grill in Cottonwood, VOC
On July 15th, an operation involving Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at the Colt Grill in Oak Creek and Cottonwood. The agents executed several federal arrest and search warrants in that area. At least five individuals were detained by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Yavapai County […]
