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Maricopa County Attorney: 'Violent crime affects the quality of life of every person living and working in our community'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 13, 2022

With violent crime on the rise, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced a change in policy regarding cases that involve the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, requiring a prison sentence in any plea offer if a firearm is used in the commission of that crime.

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Frontier announces 10 new routes from PHX: 'Frontier Airlines is quickly advancing in Phoenix'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 2, 2022

Frontier Airlines has announced that it will launch new service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to 10 different destinations nonstop, beginning in November and January.

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Maricopa County to host monkeypox clinic Sept. 1

By Sam Jackson | Aug 31, 2022

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health will host a monkeypox vaccine clinic Sept. 1, after the county booked 1,000 appointments in three hours for the Aug. 25 clinic.

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Gallego: 'The Inflation Reduction Act gives us a lot of tools for the city directly and for our residents'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 27, 2022

Kate Gallego, mayor of Phoenix, said the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Joe Biden gave the city "a lot of tools."

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PA Ruiloba: Balloon sinuplasty a 'great procedure to help improve quality of life'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 26, 2022

The procedure of balloon sinuplasty is gaining popularity among people seeking relief from sinusitis symptoms, and many experts are recommending it as a course of treatment.

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Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite: 'These unlawful threats of violence endanger election officials'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 25, 2022

A Missouri man has been indicted for allegedly leaving a threatening message on Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer’s voicemail, authorities said Aug. 17.

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City of Phoenix Public Transit Department: 'This grant gives Phoenix the opportunity to become a leader in green public transit'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 22, 2022

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded a $16.3 million grant to the Phoenix Public Transit Department to be used on low and zero-emissions buses and the accompanying infrastructure.

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Paniagua on DeWitt as new CDO: 'We are fortune to have Jay on the Executive Team' of PHX Aviation Department

By Sam Jackson | Aug 20, 2022

Jay DeWitt, a 28-year veteran staff member with the City of Phoenix, has been named assistant director/chief development officer of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department.

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Phoenix to receive $25 million grant to construct pedestrian bridge: 'Our federal partners are making our city better'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 19, 2022

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego revealed that the city will receive a $25 million grant to construct the long-proposed Rio Salado Bike/Pedestrian Bridge.

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Favors named assistant director and chief revenue officer for Phoenix Aviation Department

By Sam Jackson | Aug 17, 2022

Phoenix Major Events Administrator Roxann Favors has been named assistant director and chief revenue officer for the city's Aviation Department, which oversees and operates Sky Harbor International, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports.

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Ducey: Arizona's strategic location 'makes our state a premier logistics hub'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 15, 2022

The expanding "warehouse corridor" around Phoenix continues to grow as more and more companies are looking for alternative ways to distribute their products in and out of the U.S. to cope with expensive shipping costs to ports.

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Aviation Department launches Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program

By Sam Jackson | Aug 7, 2022

The Phoenix Aviation Department launched its City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program Aug. 2

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Maricopa County elections department: 'Please do not remove any voting materials from the polling place, including pens.'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 5, 2022

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell sent a cease-and-desist letter Aug. 2 asking county supervisor candidate Gail Golec to stop telling voters to steal pens provided at polling sites as in-person voting began.

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Dr. John Stewart: Untreated sinusitis 'can cause bad breath'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 25, 2022

Dr. John Stewart of Arizona Breathe Free and Dr. Andrew Ordon, co-host of “The Doctors,” both say sinusitis can cause bad breath if it is untreated.

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Maricopa County to increase plain-clothes deputies on Election Day

By Sam Jackson | Jul 24, 2022

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said the county plans to increase the number of plain-clothes deputies on duty on Election Day Aug. 2.

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Maricopa County has 'limited supply' of Monkeypox vaccine, will prioritize those exposed

By Sam Jackson | Jul 19, 2022

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has told the public that there is a “limited supply” of Monkeypox vaccine, and those who have been exposed will be prioritized.

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Maricopa County calls plan to pay temporary election workers $1,750 bonus an 'important investment'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 11, 2022

The Maricopa County Elections Department is offering election workers a bonus of up to $1,750 to ensure the county has the staffing necessary for the August primary and November general election.

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AZ raises stipend for kinship support for 'grandparents who have stepped up to raise their grandchildren'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 8, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) has signed a bill giving a boost to grandparents and other relatives who raise children in kinship care, delivering on a promise he made during his State of the State address.

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Phoenix police chief: Program aims to get guns 'out of the hands of those who should not have them'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 7, 2022

Law enforcement officials in Phoenix are partnering with county and federal agencies in a program designed to address the city's growing problem of gun violence, the City of Phoenix announced recently.

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Mayor Gallego on new parental leave: 'The new, additional leave is extremely flexible'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 7, 2022

Starting Oct. 1, Phoenix will provide eligible city employees up to 12 weeks paid leave for births, adoption or placement of a foster child during a 12-month period.