How businesses, servers react to Flagstaff’s increasing minimum wage
Flagstaff, AZ (AZFamily) — According to the Flagstaff Chamber of CommerceThe cost of living is 14% higher than the national average and more than 10% higher than Phoenix. That's why city ordinances require the minimum wage to be set at least $2 higher than the state's. Flagstaff minimum wage Starting in January, tipped workers' wages […]
Britt calls for classified briefing on the increasing threats from ISIS
U.S. Senator Katie Britt believes the Senate needs to be more informed about the growing national security threat posed by ISIS. Senator Britt (R-Montgomery), along with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), in a letter to Senators Chuck Schumer (R-New York) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), requested a classified briefing for all members of Congress on the […]
Graham County Community College District seeks voter approval to adjust spending limit without increasing taxes
EA Photo: Eastern Arizona College is considering raising spending limits that are in place 44 years ago, a measure that would allow the college to tap existing funds and avoid the need for tax increases. Chris McBride/EAC THATCHER – The Graham County Community College District Board of Trustees is moving to ask voters to update […]
Biden Proposes Increasing Budget Of Agency Pushing Gun Regulations By 30%
President Joe Biden's proposed budget includes a 30% increase in funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Under Biden's proposed 2025 budget, the agency would receive $2 billion, a 30% increase from 2021. according to To the White House. The agency continues to push for new firearms regulations, including a “zero […]
$6,688,935,719,341.77: Biden Sets Record For Increasing Federal Debt At This Point In His Presidency
In President Joe Biden's first 1,142 days in office, the federal debt increased more than any of his predecessors. According to , when Biden took office on January 20, 2021, the total federal debt was $27,751,896,236,414.77. Published data According to the Ministry of Finance. As of March 6, 2024 (the last day for which figures […]
Police Issue Warning Over Thefts Increasing 1,285% For Chevy Camaro. Criminals Using New Method
Los Angeles police warned Thursday that suspects are using new tactics and the number of Chevrolet Camaro thefts has jumped 1,285%. “[K]”These clone devices have been used in many new Camaro thefts,” the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said. statement. “These devices are about the size of a cell phone and are area programming tools […]
Severe ‘Flesh-Eating’ Infections Increasing Across Eastern United States, CDC Warns
Well, this is not what you want to see… Three East Coast states saw an increase in severe “flesh-eating” infections in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The increase in cases in New York, North Carolina, and Connecticut “occurred in the wake of a record heat […]
Hilary strengthens on path to Arizona, increasing rain chances
As Hurricane Hillary continues its path toward Arizona, here's what Arizonans need to know to prepare for the effects of the Category 3 storm. Hilary has continued to grow since being discovered on Wednesday Formed off the South Pacific coast of MexicoAs of Friday morning, the storm had grown from a tropical storm to a […]
Arizona gas prices increasing as national average climbs
The record-breaking July heat wave is over, but gas prices across the country are still low, with the statewide average of $3.88 in Arizona rising another 6 cents. Nationwide, prices rose 11 cents from last week, with the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States reported on Thursday reaching $3.82. According […]
SSVEC provides tips to keep electric bills from dramatically increasing
BENSON, AZ (KGUN) — As temperatures continue to rise, so will your electricity bill. Corey East, key account manager for the Sulfur Springs Valley Electricity Cooperative (SSVEC), said many members have been calling asking how they can avoid a large increase in their bills as the heat wave continues to affect the area. He said […]
