Category: State News

JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) – A federal appeals court has agreed to give abortion rights advocates a chance to revive their bid to block an Arizona law that makes it a felony for doctors to perform abortions on patients seeking the procedure solely because of a fetal genetic abnormality, such as Down syndrome. In an order issued in early November, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to a lower court to consider the doctors’ request for a court order blocking the law. The appeals court didn’t rule on the merits of the challenge…

PHOENIX (AP) – Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced at the end of October. The Democratic governor said around $2.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be earmarked to “support free, fair and secure elections.” Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the…

PHOENIX (AP) – Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced at the end of October. The Democratic governor said around $2.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be earmarked to “support free, fair and secure elections.” Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the…

Volunteers are a Valuable Asset in the Adoption Process ARIZONA – Each November individuals and communities come together to celebrate and bring awareness to adoption and foster care.  For over 20 years, the third Saturday in November has been designated National Adoption Day. It celebrates the child and family in their new forever home.    The Arizona Supreme Court’s Dependent Children’s Services Division facilitates two statewide volunteer programs, the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), that are dedicated to the well-being of the approximately 10,000 children in Arizona’s foster care system. Comprised of an amazing and dedicated…

PHOENIX – Veterans, active duty military, and National Guard members are invited to enjoy a fee-free day at any Arizona state park this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. Arizona State Parks and Trails is proud to honor veterans’ service to our country with this offer for admission-waived day use of its more than 30 parks throughout the state. “This is our way of showing our appreciation and an opportunity for veterans and service members to take a break from their daily routine and explore the beauty and history of Arizona,” said Arizona State Parks and Trails Executive Director Bob Broscheid. “Whether…

The Biden-Harris administration has announced $63.4 million in new investments as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water conservation, water efficiency, and protection of critical environmental resources in the Colorado River System. The investments, which will improve and protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future, are administered through the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program and funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history.  Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton joined federal, Tribal and state leaders in Phoenix to announce the…