Arizona News
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Arizona School District to Protect English Learner Students
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 22 April 2021 22 April 2021
Coolidge, Arizona - Monday the Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with the Coolidge Unified School District to resolve the department’s investigation into the school district’s programs for its English learner students. The department’s investigation of the district found system-wide failures to provide the instruction, resources and teacher training that students need to master English, leaving them to struggle academically year after year.
Chandler Man Accused of Trying to Conceal History of Arrests to Obtain Tutoring Job Indicted
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- Published: 18 April 2021 18 April 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Thursday that a State Grand Jury indicted Brett James Smith, also known as Brett James Zagorac, on charges of Fraud, Forgery, and Perjury. Smith is accused of fraudulently misrepresenting his background and credentials to obtain private tutor employment and access to children as a private tutor.
Attorney General Brnovich Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Congress to Modernize State Systems for Sealing and Expunging of Criminal Records
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- Published: 18 April 2021 18 April 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich co-led a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general urging Congress to provide federal funds for state systems and technology upgrades needed to seal and expunge criminal justice records.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich Sues Federal Government Over Environmentally Harmful Immigration Decisions
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 18 April 2021 18 April 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and federal officials for violating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) over destructive immigration policies. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is asking the U.S. District Court in Arizona to void the decisions to stop border wall construction and the “Remain in Mexico” policy until the federal government complies with its obligations under NEPA.
Día del Niño Drive-Thru Celebration
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- Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021
Somerton, Arizona - Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) at the Somerton Library! On Saturday, April 24th, the library will host a drive-thru program from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for families with children of all ages. This event features a chance for everyone to wave to Booker Bear and Orchid the Mermaid while remaining in their vehicles.