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Over 11,600 No-Proof-Of-Citizenship-Required Federal Ballots Cast in 2020 Election

Sep 8, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | Contrary to popular belief, proof of citizenship isn’t necessarily required for Arizona voters in federal elections. An individual may choose to be a “federal-only” voter, which is what over 11,600 people did in Arizona during...

Physicians Challenge American Medical Association’s Condemnation of Ivermectin

Sep 7, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) challenged the American Medical Association’s (AMA) recent take that ivermectin should no longer be prescribed for COVID-19. In a letter to AMA President Gerald Harmon...

University of Arizona Ranks High for Most Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Staff

Sep 7, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | The University of Arizona (UArizona) ranked high for its number of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff compared with 65 other universities. Arizona State University (ASU) ranked toward the bottom. This data was...

Judge Clears The Way For Millions To Be Earned In Sports Gaming

Sep 7, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | Those Arizonans interested in wagering on Thursday night’s NFL opening season game between Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys will be able to legally do so, courtesy of a court order issued Monday....

Representatives Biggs, Schweikert, Lesko Join Legislation Honoring 13 Fallen Service Members

Sep 6, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), David Schweikert (R-AZ-06), and Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) are original cosponsors on legislation to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 service members killed in Kabul last week. The...

Former Hacienda CEO Must Pay Nearly $775,000 Before Sentencing, Is Probation Eligible

Sep 6, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | The former CEO of one of Arizona’s largest healthcare companies must pay nearly $774.500 before Nov. 19 to ensure his plea deal on fraudulent schemes charges stays in place, and give himself a better chance to avoid a prison...

Arizona Attorney General’s Office Warns of Hurricane Ida Charity Scams

Sep 6, 2021

The Arizona Attorney General's Office (AGO) is warning Arizonans to watch out for Hurricane Ida charity scams. According to the AGO, there are already reports of fake organizations popping up asking people for money to help victims in Louisiana....

Navajo Nation Lawsuit Alleges Relocation Act Noncompliance Decades After Forced Moves

Sep 5, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | The Navajo Nation has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Interior and the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation in an attempt to secure the proper conclusion of federal relocation for over 16,000 Navajos,...

Police Chief: We Will No Longer Honor Officers Who Die Off-Duty With Formal Funerals

Sep 4, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | Phoenix Police Department Chief Jeri Williams determined that police who die off-duty won’t have formal funeral arrangements. The police chief issued the policy announcement through a memo letter to city staff on Monday....

Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon Spearheaded Relief Effort For Flood Victims

Sep 4, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | Within 24 hours of the Gila Bend flooding tragedy, Republican governor-hopeful Matt Salmon organized relief efforts to flood victims. Salmon helped raise over $6,000 in cash and filled a gymnasium with resources like water,...

Arizona Companies Attend Atlanta UVS Event As South Korea Subsidiary Opens In Maricopa County

Sep 4, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | Fresh off a trip to Atlanta for the annual conference of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the president of Aerospace Arizona Association says the UVS industry in Arizona continues to grow, as a...

Former Supreme Court Justice Suggests A No-Trespass Zone Along Border

Sep 3, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | A former justice of the Arizona Supreme Court who used to prosecute cross-border criminals before becoming a judge says many Arizonans along the border feel abandoned by President Joe Biden, but he has an idea to help stop the...