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Panel Considering Applicants for Arizona Court of Appeals Vacancy

by on September 3, 2020 0

A nominating commission is considering four judges and seven other applicants for a vacancy on the Phoenix-based division of the state Court of Appeals. The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments announced Tuesday it is seeking comments on the applicants for the vacancy created by Judge Kenton D. Jones’ retirement. The applicants include Superior Court Judges […]

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Supply My Class Giving Arizona Teachers A Chance To Win $500 From APS

by on September 3, 2020 0

This week, APS launched their “Supply My Class” Teacher Awards sweepstake. APS will award $500 for school supplies to 300 Arizona K-12 public and charter school teachers. APS is a strong supporter of Arizona teachers and is making the effort to make sure that they have everything they need for their learning environments this school […]

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Several Airlines Cancel Change Fees for Domestic Tickets

by on September 2, 2020 0

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines have all joined rival United Airlines in ditching onerous change fees for U.S. flights. As with United, Delta and American’s policies eliminate the $200 change fee on domestic tickets, except for the airlines’ basic economy tickets, no-frills fares with a pile of restrictions including no changes or […]

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Teen Girl Dies Doing Tik-Tok “Benadryl Challenge”

by on September 2, 2020 0

An important warning to parents. A new “challenge” has surfaced on the popular app Tik Tok and it has had a devastating outcome. When a teen girl died near Oklahoma City in August, her family blamed the 15-year-old’s death on a Benadryl overdose according to a letter from her mother. The letter points the finger […]

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House of Representatives to Vote This Month on Federal Legalization of Marijuana 

by on September 2, 2020 0

Photo Credit: https://www.abc10.com The US House of Representatives will vote on whether to legalize marijuana across the country in September. This would be the first time a chamber of Congress has ever voted on removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act. Cannabis was included as what is called a Schedule I drug under the Controlled […]

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Governor Ducey And Health Leaders Urge Arizonans To Get Flu Shot

by on September 1, 2020 0

As Arizona continues efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, state health agencies and the Governor’s Office are partnering with health care providers and businesses to prepare for the upcoming flu season. Governor Doug Ducey today was joined by leaders representing hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, nurses, public health, universities and more to announce a plan of […]

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Arizona Health Officials Suspends Liquor License For Scottsdale and Tempe Bars Violating State COVID-19 Rules

by on September 1, 2020 0

As Maricopa County reaches the required COVID-19 benchmarks, businesses are happy to reopen and welcome customers back. However, it comes with strict guidelines set forth by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Businesses in Maricopa, including bars operating as restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters were given the go-ahead to reopen on Thursday, and already the […]

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