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Arizona community college program training thousands for film jobs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - It’s been two years since a new Arizona law was signed to lure moviemakers to film in the Grand Canyon State instead of Los Angeles, and in recent months, there has been a lot of buzz on what’s on the way. Since the Motion Picture...
Existing home sales continue to slide in Arizona, nationwide
Existing U.S. home sales slipped 5.4% to an annualized 3.89 million — the lowest level since December 2023 — after falling 0.7% in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. This is the fourth-straight drop amid high mortgage rates and low affordability, which have undermined home demand,...
Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in the pamphlet that Arizona voters would use to weigh a ballot measure that would expand abortion access in the state. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Whitten said the wording the state legislative council suggested is “packed with emotion and partisan meaning” and asked for what he called more “neutral” language. The measure aims to expand abortion access from 15 weeks to 24 weeks, the point at which a fetus can survive outside the womb. It would allow exemptions to save the woman’s life or to protect her physical or mental health. It would also prevent the state from adopting or enforcing laws that would forbid access to the procedure. Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, a co-chair of the legislative council, said the group will appeal the court’s decision to the state Supreme Court.
Some UA sports could see huge increase in scholarships under NCAA settlement
Arizona could see its total number of scholarship athletes almost double under the terms of a landmark NCAA settlement that will also bring revenue sharing to college sports. A trio of antitrust lawsuits, which will result in almost $2.8 billion in damages paid to former student-athletes, includes provisions that establish roster caps for each sport and allows for every spot to be under a full scholarship beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Currently, some sports feature only a small portion of players getting scholarships, and in many cases only partial assistance.
Diamondbacks designate hard-throwing righty for assignment
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve designated Thyago Vieira for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for newly acquired southpaw A.J. Puk, who has reported to the team. The transaction drops Arizona’s 40-man roster tally to 39. Vieira has spent the past two months in the desert....
Not too late to trim trees as Monsoon storms roll in
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a wild week across Arizona, with heavy wind and rain causing a lot of damage. And there’s more to come. A lot of homeowners are now scrambling to trim back their trees before the next storm rolls in. Mark Ryan is President...
Zac Gallen praises Diamondbacks’ trade moves: “It reaffirms our efforts”
The actions of a team’s front office at the trade deadline can reveal a lot about their confidence in the roster. When a team is a buyer, it indicates faith in their current players; when they sell, it suggests doubt. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to...
Druw Jones jumps in Keith Law’s top 60 MLB prospects list
The Arizona Diamondbacks farm system continues to draw attention as two of their top prospects, Druw Jones and Jordan Lawlar, have been highlighted in Keith Law’s recent top prospect rankings. The new list, published after the draft, has Jones moving from No. 41 to No. 28 while Lawlar remained stagnant at No. 4.
U of A hosts job fair; businesses excited for customers as student return nears
The fall semester at the University of Arizona will be starting in about a month, the university has started hiring for staff positions and nearby businesses are excited to see more customers.
Wholesale aviation parts distributor Southern Cross Aviation announces expansion into Mesa
PHOENIX — Southern Cross Aviation, a wholesale aviation parts distributor, is expanding to Mesa. The location in Mesa will be the company’s third. Its headquarters are based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and it operates a distribution facility in Anchorage, Alaska. In Mesa, Southern Cross Aviation will cater to...
Caldwell Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 27, 2024 – The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Valley View High School alum Slade Caldwell to his first professional baseball contract. Arizona chose Caldwell 29th in the draft earlier this month, their top pick. The deal Caldwell signed today comes with a...
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