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Bill Recognizing Out-Of-State Occupational Licenses Headed To Governor’s Desk
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- Published: 08 April 2019 08 April 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Senate Thursday passed with bipartisan support HB 2569, legislation to remove barriers to work for those who move here. Sponsored by Representative Warren Petersen, the bill would make Arizona the first state in the nation to allow for such broad recognition of out-of-state licenses and was a priority the governor acknowledged in his State of the State address.
Tips To Prevent Wildfires This Fire Season
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- Published: 08 April 2019 08 April 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - After experiencing much-needed winter moisture, Arizona needs to remain vigilant for this year’s wildfire season.
Governor Ducey And First Lady Receive National Recognition For Arizona’s Child Welfare Efforts
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- Published: 08 April 2019 08 April 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and First Lady Angela Ducey received the Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Voice of Children Award at the Childhelp National Day of Hope Breakfast in Washington D.C. At the event, hosted by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Governor Ducey and the First Lady were recognized for Arizona’s efforts to improve child welfare.
FBI Announces the Line-of-Duty Death of Electronics Technician William “Homer” Lewis
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- Published: 08 April 2019 08 April 2019
Washington, DC - It is with great sadness that the FBI announces the line-of-duty death of electronics technician William “Homer” Lewis of the Finance and Facilities Division. Lewis passed away on April 3, 2019, as a direct result of his work in response to the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
Window Rock Man Sentenced to 15 Years Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact
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- Published: 08 April 2019 08 April 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Larondo James Stash, 39, of Window Rock, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to 15 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by a lifetime term of supervised release with sex offender registration, treatment, and testing.
U.S. Participant in Costa Rican Call Center Pleads Guilty for Role in “Sweepstakes Fraud” Aimed at Elderly
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- Published: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019
Charlotte, North Carolina - A U.S. citizen who resided in Costa Rica pleaded guilty Friday for his role in a “sweepstakes fraud” scheme that defrauded hundreds of U.S. residents, many of them elderly.
Three Texas Men Arrested and Charged with Bribery Conspiracy
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- Published: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019
Houston, Texas - Three Texas men, including a former Weslaco City Commissioner and a former Hidalgo County Commissioner, were arrested today on charges of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.