Category: State News

JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona sent out Zac Gallen for the first game in Philadelphia, hoping to get the NL Championship Series off to a good start. The right-hander fell into an early hole and the Diamondbacks never recovered. Arizona again turned to Gallen for Game 5 in the desert, anticipating a strong start that would give them a series lead heading back to Philadelphia. Gallen labored early for the second time in the NLCS, putting the Diamondbacks on the brink of elimination. Gallen came up short in a battle of aces with Philadelphia`s Zack Wheeler…

While dozens of Mohave County residents have declared intent to seek county or municipal positions in the 2024 election cycle, far fewer folks have pulled papers to run for higher office in northwest Arizona. Dist. 2 Mohave County Supervisor Hildy Angius has drawn company in her pursuit of the Dist. 30 Arizona state senate seat. Incumbent Sonny Borrelli is leaving that post next year due to term limits and intends to challenge re-election seeking Dist. 3 Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson in the GOP primary next Aug. Ashley Gerich of Bullhead City previously pulled papers to run for Angius’ county…

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to place wild horses and burros into good private care. A funding opportunity is now open to local and state governments, tribes, other federal agencies and non-profit organizations through January 15, 2024. Partnerships formed through this funding opportunity will support critical off-range activities important to the placement of wild horses and burros into private care, such as training, adoption, outreach and compliance inspection programs, among other efforts related to BLM’s off-range management program. The estimated total funding for agreements under this funding opportunity…

PHOENIX (Oct. 3, 2023) – After a decade-long hiatus, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is proud to announce the return of its popular Recycling Grant Program. With over $1 million in available funding, ADEQ is committed to supporting and strengthening recycling initiatives across Arizona.  “The Recycling Grant Program is more than just funding; it’s an opportunity for every corner of our great state. Many Arizona communities, especially those in rural areas, have faced barriers in accessing recycling resources. This grant demonstrates ADEQ’s dedication to closing those gaps and ensuring everyone has access to the tools, education and technology needed…

PHOENIX (Oct. 3, 2023) – After a decade-long hiatus, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is proud to announce the return of its popular Recycling Grant Program. With over $1 million in available funding, ADEQ is committed to supporting and strengthening recycling initiatives across Arizona.  “The Recycling Grant Program is more than just funding; it’s an opportunity for every corner of our great state. Many Arizona communities, especially those in rural areas, have faced barriers in accessing recycling resources. This grant demonstrates ADEQ’s dedication to closing those gaps and ensuring everyone has access to the tools, education and technology needed…

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Grand Canyon Tribal Monitoring Program is the recipient of the Department of the Interior’s Environmental Achievement Award for Environmental Justice. This is a prestigious, national award that recognizes Department employees, teams and DOI partners who have attained exceptional environmental achievements. Recipients are selected by a panel convened by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance using established evaluation criteria. This nomination and award recognize the long-term stewardship of the Grand Canyon as a sacred place and the complex partnership of Department of the Interior Agencies and Tribes that have monitored the…