In a tragic case that underscores the dangers of distracted driving, Danny Glen Tiner, 37, has been sentenced to 22½ years in prison after being convicted of five counts of negligent homicide. The sentencing follows a horrific accident on January 12, 2023, when Tiner, driving a semi-truck, caused a devastating six-vehicle collision on Interstate...
Read MoreAs Arizona’s youth increasingly engage with social media, a new and alarming danger has emerged—drug dealers targeting minors through popular online platforms. The ease with which children and teens can access social media apps like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook has unfortunately provided a new avenue for drug dealers to reach potential young buyers....
Read MoreIn a decisive move against large-scale drug trafficking, Racoco Williams, a 43-year-old Jamaican national, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. Williams’s conviction on six counts, including violations of the federal “Kingpin” statute for leading a continuing criminal enterprise, marks a significant victory in the fight...
Read MoreElectric vehicle ownership has accelerated in Arizona as recent federal tax incentives have made it cheaper to replace gas-powered cars. EV registrations more than doubled in the state in the past two years to more than 80,000, according to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department. And Phoenix officials predict electric vehicle ownership in the city will grow 10 times...
Read MoreWe Work for Health recently announced a financial grant of $3,000 to the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV). Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s office joined the two organizations in a virtual event announcing the grant. We Work for Health worked with ACESDV to bring this vital funding to Arizona’s organizations that work...
Read MoreIn a landmark decision, the U.S. Congress has voted to impose a ban on the popular social media platform TikTok, sparking intense debates over privacy, data security, and national interests. The move comes amidst growing concerns about the potential misuse of user data and the platform’s ties to the Chinese government. Lawmakers argue that...
Read MoreGov. Katie Hobbs used her first veto of the year to reject a bill proposed by Republicans that aimed to grant the state the authority to regulate illegal border crossings. On Monday, Hobbs, vetoed Senate Bill 1231, also known as the “Arizona Border Invasion Act.” In her veto letter, Hobbs pointed out “notable constitutional...
Read MoreA federal judge in Phoenix has ruled in favor of maintaining the provisions of new Arizona laws. These laws would mandate counties to confirm the eligibility of registered voters who have not submitted evidence of their U.S. citizenship. Additionally, the laws would also require cross-referencing of voter registration details with multiple government databases. On...
Read MorePhoto: Clint Hickman, Maricopa Couny On Thursday, Clint Hickman announced that he will not run for another term on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. In a statement released on Thursday, Clint Hickman declared that he will not be running for another term on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Hickman cited a desire...
Read MoreThe deadline is approaching for Arizona residents to register or modify their party affiliation in order to participate in the state’s Presidential Preference Election next month. The final day to register is on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The PPE, which is Arizona’s equivalent of a presidential primary, will take place on March 19. The Presidential...
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