Katie Britt commends Alabama students on selection to 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program
Two Alabama high school students have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program. The program is an annual one-week program for two outstanding high school students from each state who are interested in pursuing a career in public service, with a mission to provide an in-depth look at the Senate […]
Newsom would veto bill to ban youth tackle football in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday pledged not to oppose a bill that would ban youth tackle football in California and said in a statement to the Times that he would veto such a bill. . Assembly Bill 734 was introduced last year by state Rep. Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), and a week ago the Legislative Committee […]
Coconino County moving forward with youth behavioral health project
Work has begun on the first phase of Coconino County's new plan. Youth Behavioral Health Project after the Board of Supervisors decided late last year to bring it forward. This project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and provides pre-emptive behavioral health care to youth. Services include emotional, physical and social support for […]
Cops Arrest Teacher, Youth Church Leader And Coach For Separate Alleged Sex Crimes Against Dependents, Minors: Cops
Authorities arrested a teacher, youth church leader, and basketball coach in central Florida's Polk County on separate sex crime charges against dependents and minors, according to a Wednesday statement from the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). . Brandon Adams, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested on Jan. 4 on suspicion of having consensual sex with one […]
California lawmakers to vote on banning youth tackle football
California's proposed bill stands out for its brevity. Admittedly, this sentence is a bit rambling, but Assembly Bill 734 leaves no doubt about its directives. “Beginning January 1, 2026, a youth sports organization that conducts a tackle football program or youth tackle football league may not allow anyone under the age of 12 to become […]
Phoenix looks for operator to run youth camp in Coconino County
independent news media Phoenix is looking for an operator to manage a youth camp 245 miles north of the city. Camp Collie, named after former Phoenix Parks and Recreation Director James A. Collie, is located near Happy Jack and its mission is to bring underserved “urban youth” to The goal is to provide structured, supervised […]
Maricopa County Approves $2.2 Million Summer Youth Workforce Program
open audio article player To staff | upon July 18, 2023 Near the city of Maricopa Article audio is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Talking Glass Media work. Maricopa County The oversight board has approved more than $2.2 million in funding for youth summer work opportunities. With unanimous support, the program will […]
Maricopa County approves $2.2M youth summer workforce jobs
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors last week approved more than $2.2 million in funding for youth summer labor jobs. The Board unanimously approved that the program will provide employment opportunities to eligible young people between the ages of 16 and 21 over the summer of 2023-2024. Young people will be matched with […]
Record $5.2M granted to support youth, amateur sports in Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Sports and Tourism has distributed more than $32 million in grants since voters approved Proposition 302. The Arizona Department of Sports and Tourism (AZSTA) awarded a record $5.2 million to 36 organizations promoting youth and amateur sports programs throughout Maricopa County. Grants were provided to organizations in 12 communities in Avondale, […]
Record $5.2 million granted to support youth, amateur sports in Maricopa County | Local News
The Arizona Department of Sports and Tourism (AZSTA) awarded a record $5.2 million to 36 organizations promoting youth and amateur sports programs throughout Maricopa County. Grants were provided to organizations in 12 communities in Avondale, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. This grant will help fund a […]
