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EPA reverses policy affecting Arizona's air quality standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a reversal of the Biden administration's guidance on Clean Air Act Section 179B demonstrations for nonattainment areas affected by international emissions.

By PHX Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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Rep. Crane: 'VA has exhibited a disturbing pattern that fails' our veterans

Arizona State Representative Eli Crane stated that "veterans deserve top-tier care," criticizing the Phoenix VA for failing to meet necessary standards and expressing support for efforts to seek "answers." Crane made his statement in a July 28 post on X.

By PHX Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

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Aaron Thomas gets two natural life sentences for killing two in Mesa

By PHX Reporter | May 14, 2024

Aaron Aldric Thomas, 55, has been handed two consecutive natural life sentences for the murder of two individuals in Mesa. This sentencing comes approximately five months following his conviction.

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State Rep. Gress: ‘What I wanted to hear from the executive, that the money's going to be used to address the catastrophe at the border’

By PHX Reporter reports | Jan 26, 2024

Arizona's budget presentation took a heated turn as border security issues became the focal point of discussions during a recent Joint Committee on Appropriations hearing.

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Phoenix-based 'Facebook whistleblower' featured in new 'Police State' film

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 26, 2023

Phoenix-area resident Ryan Hartwig, who gained national attention for "hidden camera" footage about Facebook, is featured in “Police State,” the latest movie from filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza.

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Phoenix police chief on retirement: 'The time feels right for me now to step aside'

By Sam Jackson | May 23, 2022

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams has told city leaders that she intends to retire from her position this summer, after a 33-year law enforcement career.

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Goodwin: 'The nation’s large cities are so swamped by horrific crime and violence'

By David Beasley | May 13, 2022

As crime rates surge nationally and in Arizona, members of minority communities have been the most severely impacted, according to crime statistics.

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Spring is officially here, and the struggle is real for allergy and sinus sufferers

By Karen Kidd | Mar 23, 2022

Spring is here and sinus inflammation suffers know that brings on a worsening of their allergies and other conditions.

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Mesa police kill man after domestic dispute

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 3, 2022

A domestic dispute in early February escalated, resulting in Mesa police fatally shooting a man after seeing what they thought was a gun in his hands.

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Livingston gives a stamp of approval on allowing religious gatherings

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 9, 2021

Sen. David Livingston gave his stamp of approval on not prohibiting indoor worshipping.

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Ducey, Pence host Military Spouse Occupational Licensing Roundtable

By Elyse Kelly | Sep 22, 2020

In an effort to reduce stress on military families, Gov. Doug Ducey and Second Lady Karen Pence led a Military Spouse Occupational Licensing Roundtable recently.

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Trump extends Arizona's unemployment benefits to December

By Elle Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

The State of Arizona has partnered with President Donald Trump's administration to give an extension to the state's unemployment benefits.

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McSally introduces legislation to give water managers water-energy technology, set up Western Water Resiliency Center

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally introduced a Water-Energy Technology Demonstration and Deployment Act, which would give local managers water-energy technology and establish the Western Water Resiliency Center.

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Phoenix Water Services ensures safety with mask sanitizing process

By John Suayan | Jun 12, 2020

Phoenix Water Services is doing its part to ensure the safety of its staff by disinfecting N95 and surgical masks with ultraviolet light.

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Artemis Realty Capital refuses to respond on hotel industry COVID-19 crisis 'Fairness in Hotel Lending Standards'

By Karen Kidd | May 30, 2020

No response from Artemis Realty Capital about hotel industry Covid-19 crisis 'Fairness in Hotel Lending Standards'

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Hotel industry, reeling from COVID-related closures, seeks solutions for solvency

By Sarah Downey | May 25, 2020

With hotels nationwide challenged by the COVID-19 economic downturn, industry leaders say results need to come soon before the financial crisis worsens.

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House considers virus liability bill for businesses as it reconvenes

By Michael Pineda | May 21, 2020

The Arizona House of Representatives has gone back into session after a two-month absence and wasted little time in addressing its main goal of a liability bill.

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Arizona unemployment filings decrease

By Michael Pineda | May 4, 2020

The State of Arizona has begun turning the tide against unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Phoenix hotel general manager urges Rep. Gallego to stop lenders' COVID-19 'vulture tactics'

By Karen Kidd | Apr 13, 2020

A Phoenix hotel general manager recently appealed to his congressional representative to stop lenders from using "vulture tactics" to prey on borrowers hard struck by the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact.

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Phoenix doctors work to develop 3D-printed masks

By Megan O'Neill | Apr 8, 2020

Phoenix doctors are pioneering new technology to make protective gear more accessible for everyone