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AZ Briefing: Can Kamala Harris win Arizona? Here's what to know; Do delegates have to vote for Biden?; Drop in measles protection in schools
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Facing mounting pressure from Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and quickly endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. As Biden sagged recently in the Arizona polls,...
Is your Arizona kindergarten classroom protected against measles? Use this tool to look up your school
Hundreds of kindergarten classrooms in Arizona have experienced declining measles vaccination rates over the past decade, with more than two-thirds falling below the threshold that would stop the disease from spreading. The Arizona Republic analyzed all data available on the Arizona Department of Health Services' website that documented vaccination rates at the kindergarten...
Tucson Turf comes close to reaching Boys 15U NFL Flag Championships title game
Tucson Turf’s 15U boys team representing the Arizona Cardinals came close to playing for the title of the NFL Flag Championships at Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, but receiver Sean Roebuck was ruled by referees to have stepped out of bounds before reaching the end zone as time expired against Metro Select (Saints).
West broiling, burning despite drought relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major...
Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift
ST. GEORGE — While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years. However, in recent months, the Bureau of Land Management has been gathering public input to determine whether this needs to change. The Arizona Strip...
Scottsdale candidates continue to drum up support
Fifteen days before the July 30 primary, city, county, state and federal candidates were required to file documents showing how much they have raised. The primary will narrow down the three candidates for mayor and nine hopefuls hunting three Scottsdale City Council seats. Ballots should be mailed by Tuesday, July...
Former Mayor Jim Lane, Misguided Opponents to Popular Scottsdale Initiative Get Smacked Down in Court
Regular readers and most Scottsdalians are aware of Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve Initiative that will expand maintenance and upgrades for our city’s many parks while simultaneously reducing our collective tax burden, a situation that’s as much of a win-win as you will ever find in government. But of course, you will never make 100% of people happy, even with something that’s as obvious of a Yes vote as this.
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