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‘Jesus is Better than a Psychologist’: Arizona Republicans Want Chaplains to be in Public Schools

Republican politicians who accuse public school teachers of indoctrinating students with a “woke agenda” are pushing to bring religious chaplains into the same schools to provide counseling to students. “I think Jesus is a lot better than a psychologist,” Rep. David Marshall, R-Snowflake, said during a March 11 meeting of the Arizona House of Representatives’ […]

Arizona · 2025-03-16

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Days-Old Pit Bull Puppies Receiving 'Critical Care' After Being Abandoned in a Plastic Bin in Arizona

The Arizona Humane Society said one of the seven puppies has died, and the prognosis for the other six is "guarded"

Phoenix, AZ · 2025-03-16
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Rich in copper and culture, Oak Flat has been a source of conflict for centuries

Nestled in the Tonto National Forest is Oak Flat — home to one of the largest copper deposits on Earth. The ore could be worth a fortune to the mining companies planning to extract it. But to many Apaches, Oak Flat’s value can’t be measured in dollars. They are...

Arizona · 2025-03-17
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Whopping legislative pay hike may go to voters

Sen. John Kavanagh says he simply wants to ask voters to ensure that what is being paid to lawmakers keeps pace with inflation. But the measure that the Scottsdale Republican wants to put on the 2026 ballot actually would do more than create future inflationary adjustments to the current $24,000 salary – much more.

Arizona · 2025-03-17
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Hobbs' aide says Surprise lawmaker's flag bill will meet a veto at governor's desk

PHOENIX - The way some Arizona lawmakers see it, displaying the U.S. flag on public property is perfectly fine. Ditto the state flag, the POW/MIA flag, flags of first responders and even ...

Arizona · 2025-03-16

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Thousands of Federal Employees Fired by Trump’s DOGE: People in Arizona Who Are Affected Are Speaking Out

President Donald Trump is less than two months into his second term, but he has already implemented significant changes throughout the federal government. Perhaps none are more noteworthy than the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed numerous lawsuits to stop the mass...

Arizona · 2025-03-15

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10 Secluded Towns in Arizona's Hualapai Mountains Provide High Country Hideaways

... The post 10 Secluded Towns in Arizona’s Hualapai Mountains Provide High Country Hideaways appeared first on Home Stratosphere .

Arizona · 2025-03-16

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Trump opens investigations at three California colleges alleging DEI-based discrimination

Amid President Trump's push against DEI, the Education Department has opened investigations into a diversity-related program it says is connected to three California colleges. The department said it is investigating whether the program amounts to illegal race-based discrimination.

California · 2025-03-14

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Scottsdale rated 8th happiest city in US, 2 other Arizona towns make top 50

PHOENIX — Don’t worry, be happy. Scottsdale residents have plenty of reasons to smile and it’s apparently on notice as the eighth happiest U.S. city, according to a recent study. WalletHub ranked 182 cities in “Happiest Cities in America (2025),” comparing them across the three categories of...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2025-03-16

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Northern Arizona winter storms lead to deadly crashes, stranded drivers

Winter storms pummeled Arizona's High Country this week, leading to deadly crashes and stranded drivers along freeways.

Northern Arizona, AZ · 2025-03-15

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AZ Briefing: Fontes among potential candidates to replace Grijalva; Biggs wants probe of Dem fundraising platform; Sneak peek of VAI Resort

Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. The field of candidates looking to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva is starting to take clearer shape a couple of days after his death left a vacancy in Arizona's congressional delegation. Among them is Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who is "seriously considering" a candidacy, his senior adviser Steven Slugocki told The Arizona Republic. Representing a liberal stretch of southern Arizona, the seat Grijalva, D-Ariz., left open is a coveted spot...

Arizona · 2025-03-16

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Arizona wildlife officer saves fawn covered in cacti

The community members packed into this church for the town hall a few hours ago. Even though Congressman Schweikert wasn't there, organizers had a creative alternative to fill the seat where he would have sat. |. A former Arizona State University gymnast has dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring...

Arizona · 2025-03-16

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Child with speciaI needs, who was completely dependent on care, died after his caregivers left him for a long period of time and didn’t seek medical help until his untreated Iesions turned fatal; caregivers sentenced

Arizona – An Arizona parent and her partner were recently sentenced for the death of the woman’s 11-year-old son, who had speciaI needs. The child tragically passed away two years ago due to complications caused by neglect, including sepsls and renaI failure. The 33-year-old parent, ArieI, was sentenced to seven years in prison, while her 29-year-old partner, CharIes, received a sentence of three and a half years, both with nearly a year of credit for time served. The pair were convicted of child abuse after extensive investigations revealed the neglect that led to the child’s death. The charges of first-degree murder were dropped as part of a plea agreement.

Arizona · 2025-03-15

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Arizona Corporation Commission discovers stockbroker scammed impaired client

PHOENIX — A Scottsdale stockbroker who defrauded an impaired client out of more than $450,000 was ordered to pay restitution, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced Wednesday. The ACC ordered David J. Volpe to pay restitution of $459,500 to a client with “cognitive impairment” for selling investment contracts and...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2025-03-16

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Kari Lake, Mark Finchem legal team ordered to pay fees for 'frivolous' election challenge

PHOENIX — Attorneys for Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are on the hook for $122,000 in legal fees for Maricopa County for filing what a federal appeals court called a "frivolous'' challenge to the use of voting machines in Arizona. Judge Ronald Gould, writing for the majority, said Andrew...

Maricopa County, AZ · 2025-03-16

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Kelly seeks to restore staffing at U.S. park, forest services

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, has introduced bills to restore staffing at the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, which oversees the state's Grand Canyon. One measure is the Protect Our Parks Act of 2025. The other is known as the Save Our Forests Act of 2025. Arizona has 22 national parks , including the Grand Canyon, according to the park service. One of the states co-sponsoring Kelly's bill, Colorado, has 17 monuments, historic sites and trails, and national parks such as Rocky Mountain. Kelly said the bills will restore staffing levels at both federal agencies and...

Arizona · 2025-03-14