Through a new Arizona Board of Regents’ Community Grant, Arizona police and firefighting agencies will be better equipped in the future to address recruitment and retention of officers and firefighters – a challenge that has prompted statewide workforce shortages for these essential public safety jobs. This is the first Regents’ Community Grant launched by...
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission today proposed a “click to cancel” provision requiring sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. That is just one of several significant updates the Commission is proposing to its rules regarding subscriptions and recurring payments. The new click to...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that state law does not have to require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out the execution of a prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death on April 6. Governor Hobbs, Democrat, declared two weeks ago that she would not carry out the court’s order to execute Aaron...
Read MoreInformation provided from UArizona As spring blooms across much of the state, University of Arizona researchers are encouraging the public to check for ticks and contribute to an important community health effort. Think about ticks and what comes to mind? Perhaps red bull’s-eyes, Lyme disease and the eastern United States, but Arizona is home...
Read MoreA man on probation for sexual assault, was arrested over the weekend for attempting to kidnap a woman from a Michael Colville parking garage at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. On Friday, March 17, police were called to the airport’s parking garage for reports of an attack on a woman. Authorities say that after the...
Read MoreDrivers should plan for wet and sometimes icy highways across Arizona this week as another storm system brings rain and snow to the state. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers stay up to date on weather conditions and prepare to slow down on slick roads. Motorists also should avoid traveling in winter weather...
Read MoreUnintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages consumers to safeguard their families, especially those more vulnerable, from poisonings by taking control of potentially harmful household products,...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Water Services Dept. is proposing a rate increase to address rising costs for water and wastewater services. While the increase is necessary to meet inflationary pressures affecting utilities across the nation, Phoenix will still have some of the most affordable water services compared to other large cities, and customers who conserve water...
Read MoreOn Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission adopted its first regulations specifically targeting the increasing problem of scam text messages sent to consumers. The new rules will require mobile service providers to block certain robotext messages that are highly likely to be illegal. Today’s action also seeks input on further regulatory actions the Commission can...
Read MoreUber offering locally-owned businesses a way to help expand reach to their customer base. On Wednesday, Uber launched a self-service platform on more than 3,500 vehicles in seven markets nationwide — including Phoenix, that allows small- and medium-sized businesses to create flexible mobile advertising campaigns. A new digital cartop advertising platform is now available...
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