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NACFD receives Highway Safety Grant

Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District #1 (NACFD) received $18,763 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of vehicle stabilization equipment that will help NACFD to increase on-scene safety to both victims and emergency responders of motor vehicle accidents. The equipment will enhance emergency medical services enforcement throughout the district. “The span of responsibilities in today’s fire service span all hazards and the opportunity to utilize grant funding to assist in purchasing of specialized equipment allows the department to remain fiscally prudent and still achieve the desired level of service for our customers regardless of the emergency,” stated…

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SBH to host Grand Re-Opening

BULLHEAD CITY – In conjunction with the observance of National Depression Education & Awareness Month, the public is invited to the Grand Re-Opening of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services’ (SBH) outpatient clinic on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 6 p.. at 2580 Hwy. 95, Ste. 120. SBH CEO Steven Sheets will be on hand to answer questions and discuss patient-center mental health care. Tours of the facility will be available as well as refreshments, raffles, and a showcase of member projects. Last year, 20.7 million people aged 12 or older needed substance use treatment but just 4 million people…

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GOP office has moved

KINGMAN – Mohave County Republican Party’s Kingman office has moved, but not too far.  The District 1 Office is now at 2116 Stockton Hill Rd, Suite B, 10 blocks north. The prior office sold to a real estate company, necessitating the move. “We’d closed our office Thursday, and reopened Monday, October 7 at our new address on the corner of Golden Gate and Stockton Hill Rd,” stated District 1 Director Steven Robinson.  “It was important we stay on Stockton Hill Road, as an added bonus, we have much more parking.  With zero publicity, people in the Kingman area has made…

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$28.9 Million Tribal Gaming Contributions for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020

Strong and steady upward trend continues The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $28,899,442 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the State’s first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2020. This amount represents a 5.3 percent increase when compared to FY2019 and follows the highest year on record since the Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compacts were signed in 2003. “We’re pleased to report a strong start to the State’s fiscal year 2020,” said Ted Vogt, Director, Arizona Department of Gaming. “With this healthy increase of 5.3 percent, tribal gaming contributions have shown a steady upward trend…

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Arizona makes Top 10 on list of tax-friendly states

A recent State-by-State Guide to Taxes released by Kiplinger listed Arizona on the top 10 list of tax-friendly states. The ranking, which placed Arizona ninth in the nation for tax friendliness for individuals and businesses, is determined by a state’s tax burden as it relates to areas including income tax, property tax, sales tax and more. The ranking follows reports showing Arizona recorded record revenue during the most recent fiscal year. “In Arizona, we believe in keeping taxes simple and fair — while allowing hardworking taxpayers to keep more of the dollars they earn,” said Governor Ducey. “Since 2015, we’ve…

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