Mental Health Community Rallies behind Governor’s Medicaid Plan

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Jan Brewer today was joined at the Arizona State Capitol by more than 100 mental health professionals, advocates and patients who expressed support for the Medicaid Restoration Plan.

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Native American Style Flutes

Wellton, Arizona - Enjoy Native American style flutes at the Wellton Library! On Thursday, April 25th, Ellen Gardner will present her flute collection and play each one for your enjoyment at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

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Nogales Woman Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Defrauding Employer

Tucson, Arizona -  Rosa Maria Gutierrez, 55, of Nogales, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David C. Bury to 46 months in prison. Gutierrez pleaded guilty on November 28, 2012, to 25 counts of wire fraud.

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Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne Announces Contest to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse

Phoenix, Arizona - In an effort to make young people aware of the tragedy of elder abuse, Attorney General Tom Horne and the Arizona Elder Abuse Coalition have partnered in the 2013 “Why Should I Care About Elder Abuse?” Junior High School Arts Competition.

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Governor Jan Brewer Establishes Human Trafficking Task Force

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Jan Brewer today established via Executive Order the Governor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Among their charges, members will be tasked with identifying opportunities to strengthen Arizona’s current human trafficking statutes, with the ultimate goal of reducing human trafficking and assisting victims of this heinous crime.

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Douglas G. Price Named Special Agent in Charge of Phoenix FBI Division

Phoenix, Arizona - Director Robert S. Mueller, III has named Douglas G. Price special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix Division. Mr. Price most recently served as chief of the Employee Development and Selection Program Section in the Human Resources Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In this role, he oversaw all senior executive service appraisals and recognition programs, special agent promotion processes, employee transfers, and employee career development.

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