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Texts show recorder whining about election negotiations
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap privately pleaded...
2 dead after explosion in southern Arizona
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
The sheriff's department said a second person has died from injuries sustained in an explosive fire on July 28. TUCSON, Ariz. — The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed a second man has died from his injuries after an explosion on Tucson's...
Ex-Arizona lawmaker raising money in Tucson corruption lawsuit
The Arizona Daily Star
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Former state Sen. Justine Wadsack is seeking donations she says are necessary to keep her lawsuit against the city of Tucson alive. Wadsack confirmed to Capitol Media Services that she has set up a page at GiveSendGo, a web site that collects both...
Arizona officials shift focus to secure state’s share of Colorado River
Arizona Capitol Times
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July 30, 2025
Key Points: Officials celebrated the passage of Ag-to-Urban groundwater legislation on July 29, but noted more work needs to be done Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican Sen. T.J. Shope are setting their sights on ongoing Colorado River negotiations...
Fake ADOT texts targeting Arizona residents
KVOA - Arizona
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PHOENIX (KVOA) - Scam texts impersonating the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) are on the rise, using the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division logo to deceive recipients into thinking they owe money for unpaid traffic citations, according to...
Sig Sauer continues to defend safety of P320 following death of airman on U.S. military base
Vermont Public Radio
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July 30, 2025
As the U.S. Air Force continues to investigate the death of a 21-year-old airman in an incident involving his Sig Sauer-made pistol — and law enforcement agencies and weapons ranges across the country take steps to ban use of the gun — the gun...
Epstein files must be released by Trump administration under obscure law, Democrats contend
Iowa Capital Dispatch
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July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday began charting a little-known legal path to force President Donald Trump’s administration to release the investigative files on the now deceased Florida sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. In...
Arizona jobs stumble in June: Here are the numbers
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
UA’s Eller Economic and Business Research Center reports Arizona lost 8,400 seasonally-adjusted jobs in June, following a revised decline of 3,300 in May. The preliminary May data showed a drop of 3,500. The state’s seasonally-adjusted...
Arizona Democrat challenges Trump after denied entry to Ice facility: ‘We can’t look the other way’
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
An Arizona congressman says the US government violated federal law when it refused to allow him to visit a local restaurant owner held in an immigration detention facility last week. Greg Stanton, who represents Arizona’s fourth congressional...
Wendy Rogers addresses candidate loyalty and rule of law in recent tweets
Pinal Today - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Wendy Rogers, a Republican elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2023 representing the state's 7th Senate District, recently posted a series of statements on her social media account addressing political developments and expressing concerns about...
Wendy Rogers posts on trending topics and political commentary on July 30
Pinal Today - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator representing the 7th Senate District since 2023, published several posts on July 30, 2025, commenting on political and social topics.In a post early in the day, Rogers wrote: "Truly due to Trending of the “X...
These Are the Top 10 Drunkest Cities in Arizona
K101 - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Arizona ranks near the middle of the US for drinking Arizona ranks higher than average for DUI arrests Many factors were considered when rating Arizona cities on alcohol consumption Ranking Arizona's Drunkest cities. Binge drinking was considered...
Senate Democrats try to force release of Epstein files with little-known law
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats on Wednesday moved to compel the Trump administration to release material connected to the investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, invoking a little-known law in a bid to force Republican leaders...
Arizona is the sunniest state in the country. Solar advocates worry that potential is being wasted
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
By several metrics, Arizona is the sunniest state in the nation. But solar advocates worry that headwinds at the state and federal levels are preventing Arizonans from taking full advantage of all of that sunshine and the energy it could provide...
The 'Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles' is not real and may be used to scam you
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Scammers are apparently attempting to trick locals into believing they owe money to the fake "DMV" by utilizing Arizona's state logo. PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning locals of suspicious text messages that are...
Techmediabreaks Blusky AI Inc. (OTC: BSAI) Signs LOI To Acquire 15 Acres In Arizona For Modular AI Expansion
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) , a leading innovator in modular AI infrastructure, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase approximately 15 acres of industrial land in Camp Verde, Arizona. The site includes existing...
Stigma, politics lead some states to rebrand Medicaid. Here's what it is in Tennessee
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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President Donald Trump's tax law includes cuts to federal Medicaid funding and new work or volunteer requirements for recipients. Many states have rebranded their Medicaid programs, often omitting "Medicaid" from the name entirely. Tennessee's...
Michael Carbone highlights healthcare and election efforts in recent posts
SE Valley Times - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Michael Carbone, a Republican elected to the Arizona State House in 2023 to represent the 25th House District, has recently used his social media platform to share his policy priorities and campaign activities.On July 29, 2025, Carbone emphasized...
Opinion | PBS and NPR Are Independent of Government Propaganda and Provide Key Benefits to U.S. Democracy
Mississippi Free Press
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July 30, 2025
Champions of the almost entirely party-line vote in the U.S. Senate to erase US$1.1 billion in already approved funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting called their action a refusal to subsidize liberal media. “Public broadcasting has...
Rep. Eli Crane questions taxpayer funding and comments on politicization
Yavapai News - Arizona
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July 29, 2025
Rep. Eli Crane, who represents Arizona’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of posts on his official X account on July 28 and 29, addressing issues ranging from national priorities to federal funding.On July 28, Crane posted: "...