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Fugitive Wanted by Iraq for Murder of Iraqi Police Officers Arrested in Arizona
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 04 February 2020 04 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - A Phoenix-area resident, who is alleged to have been the leader of a group of Al-Qaeda terrorists in Al-Fallujah, Iraq, appeared Friday before a federal magistrate judge in Phoenix, Arizona in connection with proceedings to extradite him to the Republic of Iraq. He is wanted to stand trial in Iraq for two charges of premeditated murder committed in 2006 in Al-Fallujah.
Last Defendant Convicted in Stanford International Bank $7 Billion Investment Fraud Scheme
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 04 February 2020 04 February 2020
Houston, Texas - The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has pleaded guilty for his role in connection with the Stanford International Bank (SIB) Ponzi scheme.
Governor Ducey’s Statement On USMCA Signing
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Wednesday, Governor Ducey released the following statement upon President Trump’s signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Enhancing Rural Broadband
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Last year, the Governor’s Executive Budget proposed and the final budget passed included funding for the Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant. The Arizona Commerce Authority recently announced the awardees of the grant, which accelerates the enhancement of broadband infrastructure and supports economic growth.
Two Years Later: Arizona Continues To Tackle Opioid Epidemic
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- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - In January 2018, Governor Doug Ducey signed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act in response to the alarming increase in opioid use, overdoses and deaths nationwide and in Arizona. The legislation passed with unanimous support following a special session of the Arizona Legislature and took aggressive steps to prevent and address opioid use disorder, hold bad actors accountable, expand access to treatment, and provide life-saving resources to first responders, law enforcement and community partners.