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Arizona women are harassed once per week on average while working out, reveals study
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 31 August 2021 31 August 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Many Americans rejoiced when the CDC announced that, for the fully vaccinated, face masks could be discarded. While a majority felt elated at this news, for others, masks have worked as a protection not only from a deadly airborne disease, but also from the unwanted attention of strangers. Indeed, many women have reported that they will continue to wear face masks when out in public, happy with the anonymity they provide.
Maricopa County Must Comply with Senate’s Legislative Subpoena or Forfeit State Funds
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 August 2021 30 August 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that his office (AGO) determined the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (MCBOS) is in violation of state law for failing to comply with the Arizona Senate’s legislative subpoena related to the 2020 election audit. If MCBOS does not change course, the AGO will notify the Arizona Treasurer to withhold Maricopa County’s state-shared funds as required under the law.
Attorney General Brnovich Announces Statewide Agreement with Local Governments Regarding Distribution of Future Opioid Settlement Funds
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 August 2021 30 August 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich last Monday announced that 90 cities and towns and all 15 counties are signed on to a framework called the One Arizona Memorandum of Understanding (One Arizona Plan) to expeditiously distribute funds from future opioid settlements across Arizona. The agreement ensures that Arizona will receive the maximum amount of money available from future opioid settlements, including one under review with Cardinal, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich Closing in on $26 Billion Opioid Settlement
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 August 2021 30 August 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich last week announced his office (AGO) has signed on to a tentative historic $26 billion multistate settlement with four pharmaceutical companies for their roles in the opioid crisis. The tentative agreement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids.
Governor Ducey Appoints Megan A. McCoy To The Mohave County Superior Court
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 23 August 2021 23 August 2021
Kingman, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Thursday announced the appointment of Megan A. McCoy to the Mohave County Superior Court. The vacancy on the Mohave County Superior Court was created by the retirement of Judge Charles W. Gurtler, Jr., on June 30, 2021.