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Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Jeff Curran named development and engineering director
Jeff Curran was named as the new development and engineering director for Peoria. City Manager Henry Darwin selected Curran, who has over 30 years of development and engineering experience. Curran has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Washington. During his career, he has helped with...
Surprise schedules another day of service event at food bank
The next Surprise day of service event is scheduled for 7:15 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the St. Mary’s Food Bank, 13050 W. Elm St. Join the city to assist with sorting bulk food items, creating food baskets and loading food into vehicles. All time...
The state of Southern Arizona defense contractors
Last October, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that the Department of Defense had selected Arizona to pilot a “defense innovation hub” called the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center, or MAC. It would be one of five such centers in the country designed to fast-track collaborations between the DoD and entrepreneurs in the tech defense industry.
Summer teen adventure trip to Surprise arcade in the works
Another teen adventure is on the schedule in Surprise — this time to Player 1 Arcade. Join other teens ages 12 to 17 for the day at the Surprise arcade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19. The cost for residents is $35 or $40 for...
Adaptive family swim party planned for Surprise pool
Surprise is planning an adaptive family swim party for individuals with disabilities and their families. It’s scheduled for 5 to 7:30 pm. Saturday, July 13 at the Hollyhock Pool, 15808 N. Hollyhock St. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the family swim party with pizza and dessert. The...
ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs’ July 4th dread
Rori Chang will be spending Fourth of July watching action movies from the comfort of her Glendale, Arizona, home, perhaps something from Marvel or a John Wick flick. But it’s not for her. It’s for her golden retriever, Ava. “Playing movies with gunshots to cover up the fireworks...
Sky going ‘Silent’ at Stage Left in Surprise
When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 19; Saturday, July 20; Thursday, July 25; and Friday, July 26; and 2 p.m. on Sunday July 21 and Saturday, July 27. Where: Stage Left Productions, 11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 105. Tickets: $30. Information: 623-285-6321. Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” will be on the Stage...
AZ officials caution public to skip setting off fireworks as wildfire risk is high
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management urged residents to put away the fireworks this Fourth of July as wildfire danger remains high. Fireworks have been known to start wildfires and with nearly 8,500 acres of Arizona desert still ablaze the week of July 4th officials will be on high alert.
As Arizona's prison system rolls out a heat relief plan, family members are still worried about cells without air conditioning
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — As Arizona is seeing day after day of triple-digit temps – families are getting more concerned about their loved ones at Perryville women’s prison in Goodyear. Since the I-Team’s Erica Stapleton first exposed the extreme heat inside Perryville last summer, there have been some...
State budget takeaways, trans sports ban emails and facilities trial update
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Educating Arizona!. We hope you'll all have a restful and celebratory Fourth of July, but first, here's the education news you should know:. The Arizona Legislature passed a budget last month that held K-12 funding relatively flat amid a $1.4 billion deficit, with a few key exceptions:
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