January, 2024 - The Standard Newspaper

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Arizona governor vows to rein in skyrocketing school voucher program, update groundwater laws

Ron Martin2 years ago6 mins

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed to bring accountability to a school voucher program that’s expected to top $900 million this year and update laws that allow for the nearly unfettered use of groundwater in rural areas of the drought-stricken state. The Democratic governor, making her second annual state of the state address Monday as the Legislature began its regular session, also leveled criticism at the federal government. She blamed it for closing a key port of entry along the Arizona-Mexico border for one month because of a surge of immigrants and touted her decision to send National…

Business News

Rt 66 Motel renovation project underway

Ron Martin2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Catholic Charities of Arizona has told inquiring city officials that the Route 66 Motel it purchased in Kingman is not for sale. And the organization has indicated it will continue its campaign to renovate the dilapidated property for a transitional housing project operation. City officials inquired about the availability of the property given significant opposition and worry that the housing program would harm quality of life and property values for the residential neighborhood to the west. Proximity to the nearby Manzanita Elementary School on Detroit Ave. is another concern. Deputy City Manager Tina Moline told council members during…

Knox named to Dean’s List

Ron Martin2 years ago1 mins

Kaya S. Knox of Bullhead City has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.

Knox named to Dean’s List

Ron Martin2 years ago1 mins

Kaya S. Knox of Bullhead City has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.

Community News

Angius introduces international politics for county

Ron Martin2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Chairman Hildy Angius declared a Yucca man her enemy during the Jan. 16 Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. She railed against Greg Befort after he spoke in opposition to her proposal to adopt a resolution professing Mohave County support for the people and nation of Israel and their right to defend against terrorist attacks in the Middle East. Befort told Angius she had been misinformed or misguided. “You’re being lied to about this conflict just like everything else,” Befort said. “Israel is a Zionist, apartheid state.” Befort further asserted that Israeli influence permeates the…

Community News

Downtown Streetscape third and final phase to begin

Ron Martin2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman’s vision to revitalize downtown Kingman is set to begin its third and final phase! The Kingman Downtown Streetscape Project has been under construction since July 2023, and similar types of projects have greatly benefited other Arizona downtown areas. The City of Kingman is proud to announce the construction of Phases I & II are substantially complete, and Phase III began Tuesday, January 16. The Ppoject will improve walkability and aesthetics for residents, merchants, and visitors while maintaining our downtown area’s classic, historic character. This will translate into a safe, attractive, comfortable, and complete street…

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Month: January 2024

Arizona governor vows to rein in skyrocketing school voucher program, update groundwater laws

Rt 66 Motel renovation project underway

Knox named to Dean’s List

Knox named to Dean’s List

Angius introduces international politics for county

Downtown Streetscape third and final phase to begin

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