Yavapai County Expands Free Slash Drop-Off Days to Reduce Wildfire Risk | Prescott Valley Times local news
In response to the continued lack of moisture and a significant increase in fire risk across Yabapai County, the Yabapai County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve the expansion of the annual free slash drop-off date program, at its Board of Supervisors, which will be meeting on March 19, 2025. Originally scheduled to begin […]
Scott Bessent Explains How Simple Tactic To Reduce Regulatory Burden Will Lower Costs For Americans, Enhance Growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent appeared on Fox Business on Thursday to discuss strategies aimed at reducing the regulatory burden that has plagued the economy in recent years. Bescent with his commitment to strengthen economic growth and reduce financial pressure on American families. I said “Kudlow” states that his upcoming tax bills will stimulate the […]
Maricopa County shelter waives dog adoption fees to reduce overcrowding
This weekend, Maricopa County Animal Shelters will be waiving fees for all dogs. “Empty Shelters” events are held when facilities are facing capacity issues. Due to overcrowding, the shelter divided the kennel into two sections, half of which were kept indoors and the other half outside. “We have swamp coolers, fans and misting systems to […]
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Launches Probe Into Air Force’s ‘Goal’ To Reduce ‘White Male Population’ Joining Officer Ranks
Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana is investigating the Air Force over documents that point to the service's “race and gender quotas” in its Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC) officer applicant program, according to a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. According to internal 2022 documents and slideshows obtained by the DCNF last […]
EXCLUSIVE: New Docs Shed Light On Air Force’s ‘Goal’ To Reduce ‘White Male Population’ Joining Officer Ranks
After months of refusing public disclosure requests, the Air Force has finally turned over a trove of documents about a broad “goal” to reduce the number of white, male applicants in its popular officer cadet program. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown (then the Air Force's highest ranking officer) Note In 2022, […]
‘Swarming’ legislation proposed to reduce teen violence around metro Phoenix
Queen Creek, AZ (AZFamily) — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined Queen Creek County leaders and state Rep. Matt Gress on Wednesday to discuss proposed tougher legislation to combat teen violence and aggravated assault. It's an issue that has plagued the East Valley region in recent months, with Preston Lord's death in particular shocking the […]
FLASHBACK: Harris Wanted To End Cash Bail And Reduce Penalties For Criminals
A newly discovered memo released by Vice President Harris' 2020 presidential campaign outlined a plan to “radically reform” the criminal justice system by reducing penalties for criminals. Harris, 2019, He promised to eliminate cash bail, end court-ordered fines, expunge the records of some felons, eliminate federal minimum sentences and increase federal oversight of local police […]
Pima County seeks solutions to reduce deaths in overflowing jail
Pima County Jail is overcrowded. Officials say new facilities are needed for people arrested in mental health crises. But that's not likely to happen anytime soon. County officials on Tuesday called in additional consultants and a work group to assess the balance between easing jail congestion through construction of new facilities and the goal of […]
Bureau of Land Management begins planned removal of 1,000 burros near Kingman while Arizona Department of Agriculture seeks to significantly reduce Salt River horse herd size
On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management began removing about 1,000 wild ground-breasted ruffins near Kingman, Arizona, over a scheduled eight-week period. According to one story According to a report by Alex Weiner published Jan. 1 on KTAR.com, the BLM estimates the burrow population at 1,925 in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area west of […]
Column: To reduce crime, fix San Quentin
In 2020, after the tragic killing of George Floyd, there was a moment when America, including California, seemed poised to reform its broken and discriminatory criminal justice system. In 2024, the California Legislature returns from vacation and criminal justice is once again at the forefront. But now the proverbial pendulum has swung wide open, and […]
