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Arizona teacher accused of giving marijuana to student
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - An Arizona teacher accused of providing marijuana to one of his students has been arrested. Cottonwood Police say 50-year-old Damian Andre, a teacher at Cottonwood Verde Tech School, was arrested on Aug. 14. Investigators say Andre had marijuana vaping fluid delivered to the school, where he gave...
ASU Lodestar Center busts myth that nonprofit workers are paid less
If all of the nonprofits in Arizona were grouped together as an industry, they would be the sixth-largest sector in the state — ahead of construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food service — in economic impact. That was just one of the revelations in a recent...
Most Influential Women: Vicky Peacey, Resolution Copper
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Vicky Peacey, president and general manager, Resolution Copper. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
AZ CD3 Democratic race recount to begin
More than two weeks after voters in Arizona decided in the 2024 primary election, a race too close to call will go through a mandatory recount. Starting Aug. 15, election workers will once again tabulate the ballots for the Democratic contest in Congressional District 3. Former Phoenix councilwoman Yassamin Ansari has just a 42 vote lead over former state lawmaker Raquel Teran.
AZ Briefing: Why monsoons are unpredictable; School board member's crude posts about Kamala Harris; Make your new favorite no-bake cookie
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Why is the monsoon so unpredictable? It takes a lot to make a good thunderstorm. Weather patterns are fairly consistent during summer, but if all the elements aren't there, monsoons won't form. Find out...
Hobbs has deal with Senate president on treatment of state agency nominees
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday she got a commitment from Senate President Warren Petersen to treat her nominees to direct state agencies differently than it did last year, even
Arizona’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop is September 6 – 8
Contributed Photo: This year’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman retreat will be held in Prescott on Sept. 6 – 8. PRESCOTT – Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is the Arizona Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) award-winning program that helps women gain skills and confidence in the outdoors. BOW Workshops provide a safe and supportive environment where women feel comfortable learning, making life-long friends, and having fun in the outdoors. These workshops are led by AWF’s dedicated and professional BOW coordinators with help from numerous volunteers, including Arizona Game and Fish Department employees and a myriad of other experts in their fields. This year, Arizona BOW is turning 30 years old!
Sen. Kelly touts Arizona semiconductor industry despite Intel layoff woes
(The Center Square) – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is maintaining an optimistic tone about the state's semiconductor industry in the state as details of Intel's global layoffs remain murky. "In the state of Arizona, the CHIPS and Science Act has been a big win for the state," Kelly told The Center Square at a media availability in Phoenix on Tuesday. "It's gonna provide tens of thousands of good paying jobs...
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