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U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday upheld a federal law that bars people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a firearm. In an 8-1 decision on United States v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion that “our Nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm […] The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
From sheep camp to the city to study uranium’s damage to Navajo people
NEW YORK — Every summer as a kid, Kevin Patterson, 29, hiked up the Lukachukai-Ch’ooshgai Mountains, following the hooves of the sheep and goats to his family’s camp. Up the steep sandstone slope, the young shepherd would stop to rest at the local spring, a paradise in the summer heat. This spring is one of […] The post From sheep camp to the city to study uranium’s damage to Navajo people appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Judge blocks use of opioid settlement money to balance Arizona’s budget deficit
A judge on Thursday blocked the transfer of $115 million from the state’s share of the national opioid settlement that legislators approved less than a week ago as a key component of balancing a nearly $1.4 billion budget deficit. The court stepped in after Attorney General Kris Mayes, who was sharply critical of the proposed […] The post Judge blocks use of opioid settlement money to balance Arizona’s budget deficit appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Hobbs asks appeals court to reverse ruling that her agency director appointments broke the law
As she promised, Gov. Katie Hobbs has appealed a judge’s ruling that she violated state statute when she bypassed the Senate confirmation process for appointing directors of state agencies. Hobbs filed a request for special action to the Arizona Court of Appeals on June 18. In it, Austin Yost, an attorney for Hobbs, argued that […] The post Hobbs asks appeals court to reverse ruling that her agency director appointments broke the law appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
WASHINGTON — Top Democratic campaign officials Thursday pressed their case for control of Congress and the White House by pointing toward the upcoming two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. More than a dozen Democrats also introduced legislation in Congress to prevent a future Republican administration from using […] The post Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
With 1864 abortion ban repealed, Arizona doctors don’t need emergency licenses in California
With Arizona's 1864 abortion ban repealed, doctors say they no longer need to take advantage of California's offer of emergency license there. The post With 1864 abortion ban repealed, Arizona doctors don’t need emergency licenses in California appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Democrat asks IRS to investigate nonprofit with ties to Kari Lake campaign, legal team
Pinal County Democrats Chair Lisa Sanor is asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate a political action committee tied to Republican Senatorial hopeful Kari Lake, according to a copy of the complaint obtained exclusively by the Arizona Mirror. The post Democrat asks IRS to investigate nonprofit with ties to Kari Lake campaign, legal team appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads
Federal officials have begun to discourage what they view as overly creative highway sign messages, fearing that in trying to entertain drivers, states are confusing rather than enlightening them. The post Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Joe Biden campaign tries to win Arizona seniors with bingo
PHOENIX – A cheer of “Bingo!” was quickly followed by groans of disappointment and hearty laughter as a group of older adults played Biden Bingo on Thursday morning. The event was part of a new Joe Biden campaign tactic that aims to mobilize senior voters through bingo rounds, pickleball tournaments, ice cream socials and intergenerational […] The post Joe Biden campaign tries to win Arizona seniors with bingo appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts blocked a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court decision that repealed a Trump-era rule against using the gun accessory. The post After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Juneteenth holiday: An important moment to contemplate our nation’s past and present
What in the world could they have been they thinking? This week is a good one to contemplate that question with respect to a lot of moments in American history. The post Juneteenth holiday: An important moment to contemplate our nation’s past and present appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings
Boeing CEO David Calhoun on Tuesday apologized to the families of people who died in crashes in the manufacturer’s planes, while members of both parties on a U.S. Senate panel grilled the executive for failing on safety and transparency. The post Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
Scientists debated the origins of COVID-19 at a Senate hearing, trading barbs over whether evidence points to a natural spillover from a wild animal or a virus designed in a lab and then let loose through an inadvertent leak. The post Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Hobbs signs $16.1 billion Arizona state budget
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law a $16.1 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday, amid threats of a lawsuit from the state attorney general and disapproval from both sides of the political aisle. The post Hobbs signs $16.1 billion Arizona state budget appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Betsy DeVos blasts Biden’s Title IX rewrite, calls on Congress to block the rule
Former U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos joined members of the “Our Bodies Our Sports Coalition” in speaking out against the Biden administration’s final Title IX rule that includes protections for transgender students. The post Betsy DeVos blasts Biden’s Title IX rewrite, calls on Congress to block the rule appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban too confusing for doctors, Dem lawmakers say
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Attorney General Kris Mayes to clarify the exception in Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban, saying that women and doctors need better guidelines when faced with life or death situations. The post Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban too confusing for doctors, Dem lawmakers say appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation
House ethics investigators are expanding their probe of Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, looking into possible sexual misconduct and efforts to obstruct their work. The post U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
New partnership will boost agricultural education for Indigenous students
Indigenous students will have access to more comprehensive, culturally relevant agricultural training and education under a new program by the Bureau of Indian Education and the Native American Agriculture Fund. The post New partnership will boost agricultural education for Indigenous students appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Americans With HIV Are Living Longer. Federal Spending Isn’t Keeping Up.
More than half of the people living with HIV in the U.S. are older than 50, challenging medical providers to care for them as they age. The post Americans With HIV Are Living Longer. Federal Spending Isn’t Keeping Up. appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
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