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Disaster recovery workshops slated for eastern KY small business owners
Public News Service
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As eastern Kentucky communities attempt to bounce back from a string of natural disasters, more small businesses are struggling to get back on their feet. An upcoming series of workshops led by the nonprofit Mountain Association and AppalReD Legal...
Arizona’s Pushback Against Prediction Markets Continues with Letter to CFTC
Gambling News - New York
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June 5, 2025
Arizona’s fight against prediction markets continues as the local gaming regulator asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take action. This comes amid continued controversies involving these novel product offerings. Prediction...
Arizona Dems to meet amid leadership controversy
AZ Central - Arizona
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Arizona Democratic Party Chair Robert Branscomb II faces a mounting leadership challenge as the party convenes on June 7th. The party is facing financial difficulties, with projections showing funds could be depleted by year's end. A petition...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill banning China from buying land near military bases
The Gazette - Colorado
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Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) vetoed a bill on Tuesday that would have prohibited the Chinese government from owning real estate in Arizona. Arizona Senate Bill 1109 stipulated that the “People’s Republic of China may not purchase, own, acquire by grant...
Mexico moving forward with lawsuit against 5 Arizona gun dealers
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Mexico is not dropping its lawsuit against five Arizona gun dealers despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling tossing a similar case against gun manufacturers. Steve Shadowen, an attorney who represents Mexico, told Capitol Media Services that the facts...
David Livingston's recent tweets emphasize legislative focus and political slogans
NE Valley Times - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
David Livingston, a public figure known for his active presence on social media, shared a series of tweets on June 5, 2025. The tweets reflect his engagement with political themes and slogans that resonate with certain segments of the American...
Glendale earns best city for business in Arizona award
Glendale Independent - Arizona
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Special to Independent Newsmedia Tuesday night, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored the city of Glendale as the Best City for Business at the chamber's annual awards ceremony. This recognition is given annually by the chamber to a...
Arizona Dem told to reimburse subsidized child care
AZ Central - Arizona
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State Rep. Anna Abeytia and Cartwright School District board member Denice Garcia are being told to reimburse the district for allegedly improperly using a taxpayer-subsidized child care program. A district lawyer claims their use of the program...
UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes prepares for Super Regional showdown against Arizona
Chatham Journal - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
Chapel Hill, NC – As the University of North Carolina baseball team gears up for the NCAA Super Regional against Arizona, head coach Scott Forbes expressed his excitement for his players, emphasizing their hard work and dedication that have led...
Arizona Cardinals support student civic engagement through annual D.C. field trip
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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June 4, 2025
Alex Velasquez Hernandez, a student from Trevor Browne High School in Phoenix, is among 275 high school students selected to participate in the Civics Matters field trip to Washington D.C. The opportunity arose after his history teacher encouraged...
Arizona passes law targeting antisemitism in education
SE Valley Times - Arizona
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June 4, 2025
The Arizona Legislature has passed the "Antisemitism in Education Act," a bill designed to curb antisemitic behavior and viewpoints within educational settings. The legislation prohibits educators and faculty members from promoting antisemitism or...
North Words: What this New York writer learned by driving an RV across the US ahead of the 2020 election
North Country Public Radio - New York
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June 6, 2025
Photo by Francis Barry. Jun 06, 2025 — Mitch TeichNorth Words: What this New York writer learned by driving an RV across the US ahead of the 2020 electionWhen the Covid pandemic changed the world in 2020, it caused a lot of hardship. But it also...
Warren Petersen discusses border security and Arizona Senate actions
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Warren Petersen, a prominent political figure, has recently shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. His posts touch upon issues such as border security, legislative actions in Arizona, and a cryptic comment regarding Elon...
After dizzying spring transition season, Arizona basketball winds up in familiar spot
The Arizona Daily Star
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Partly because future NIL deals face scrutiny if the House settlement is approved, college basketball’s transfer portal merry-go-round ran faster than ever this spring, with cash spinning out in unprecedented amounts while everyone raced to beat...
Arizona governor vetoes bill blocking Chinese strategic land buys
World Tribune
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June 4, 2025
by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2025 Real World News Arizona Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation aimed at prohibiting China from making land purchases near strategic sites in the state. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs / Video Image Hobbs said...
Arizona Gov. Hobbs to review ICE agents who posed as utility workers
KAWC Colorado River Public Media - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX -- Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday she is reviewing the activities of federal immigration officials who impersonated utility workers in their search for people not here legally. "I think that's very...
Arizona Teens Sentenced in Tragic Drive-By Shooting of 5-Year-Old; Filmed ‘Victory Lap’ After Crime
The Published Reporter
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June 5, 2025
Tempe, AZ — In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the community, three young men have been sentenced for their involvement in the fatal drive-by shooting of 5-year-old Landyn Brooks in Tempe, Arizona. The perpetrators—Alfred Gary, 18;...
Tucson calls former state Sen. Justine Wadsack's $8 million lawsuit a 'political charade'
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Calling her claim a “political charade,” an attorney for Tucson is asking a federal judge to toss out claims by former Sen. Justine Wadsack that her civil rights were violated when she was stopped for speeding and later given a citation. In a new...
Arizona lawmakers approve bill allowing lawsuits against teachers for antisemetic statements
Daily Independent - Arizona
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PHOENIX — State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a controversial measure that would allow students and parents to sue teachers personally over what they contend are antisemitic statements and actions in the classroom. The 38-20 vote by...
The Antisemitism in Education Act passes Arizona House and Senate moves to Governor’s office
Cronkite News - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Arizona House and Senate pass Antisemitism in Education Act. The bill heads to Gov. Hobbs’ office. (File photo by Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News) PHOENIX — The Arizona House of Representatives passed a final version of HB 2867, the Antisemitism in...