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Valley program helps Arizonans with cerebral palsy, receives state-funded grant
PHOENIX — A new state-funded grant is going straight to renovations for a facility creating opportunities for people with cerebral palsy. The "ArizonAbility" program overseen by United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona is putting the money toward adaptive courts and equipment along with adult care programs. The remodel focuses on outdoor activities available and how it enhances their client’s experiences.
Arizona’s abortion restrictions actively harm women and their doctors
This year is only a little more than halfway over, but it’s already been a rollercoaster for reproductive health care access in Arizona. In April, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban can again be enforced in the state — a ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of […]
Arizona Veterans’ Services leader won't be nominated for Senate confirmation
(The Center Square) — Arizona Department of Veterans Services’ Executive Deputy Director Dana Allmond will not be submitted to the state Senate Committee on Director Nominations as part of a legal agreement with the Arizona State Senate. In an email obtained by The Center Square on Friday, Allmond wrote to agency employees that she will remain as a deputy director but that John Scott will instead go up for a formal nomination. ...
States That Won’t Change Their Clocks For Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time will come to an end on Nov. 3, but not every state in the U.S. is on board. Daylight Saving Time will end on Nov. 3, but not every state in the U.S. is getting on board. While Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a common occurrence two...
Incumbent U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R) and Amish Shah (D) are running in the general election for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R) and Amish Shah (D) are running in the November 5, 2024, general election for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. According to AP’s Kevin Freking, “Schweikert won his suburban Phoenix district by just 3,200 votes in 2022 against a relatively unknown rival who got minimal support from national Democrats. This time, the House Majority PAC, which focuses on electing Democrats, is planning to spend more than $6 million on ads compared to about $4.9 million from the lead Republican group, the Congressional Leadership Fund.”
Gallego unveils fentanyl response plan ahead of Arizona Senate election
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is set to introduce a slate of bills pressing the federal government to implement a comprehensive response to the fentanyl crisis at the southern border, the Washington Examiner has learned. Gallego filed three bills during a pro forma session in the House on Friday that would require different government […]
Arizona football: Defense made plays, but there is major room for improvement and growth
The Brent Brennan era started off with a home win against New Mexico in a 61-39 victory. The game will forever be remembered by Tetairoa McMillan’s historic night where he had 10 receptions for 304 yards and four touchdowns. What won’t be remembered as fondly is the defensive performance...
Old Pueblo Abuelo: Services are set for Cody Treatch
When I had my cancer scare a few years ago the specialist was trying to make small talk while we waited for the results of the biopsy to come in and he asked me to describe the worst pain I had ever experienced. I knew he was trying to prepare me for the possibilities ahead but my mind didn’t go to memories of physical pain, it went to the moment I stood by my sister and my brother-in-law in a hospital some 20 years ago when a sheriff deputy informed them in a hallway that their young son passed away in a tragedy earlier that day. He punched a wall and she let out a sound I had never heard before and I don’t ever want to hear again. That was real pain – a pain I could only imagine.
Canyon del Oro falls to Eastmark in road opener
MESA — Friday night football is back, and with the new season brings a handful of changes for the Canyon del Oro Dorados. Under new head coach Scott McKee, the 2023 4A state champions saw a number of fresh players get their first career-start on Friday night. Challenging themselves...
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