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Governor Ducey Announces Plan For State Trooper Body Cameras
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - In January, Governor Doug Ducey proposed funding to equip all Arizona State Troopers with body-worn cameras, calling it an idea “backed by law enforcement and clear research.” That proposal, however, had to be put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in legislators approving a slimmed-down budget to prepare for economic uncertainty.
Arizona To Receive More Than 2 Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday announced that Arizona will receive 2.19 million Abbott rapid point-of-care tests from the federal government. The tests can produce results within 15 minutes. Delivery is expected to take place with shipments beginning in the next seven to 10 days.
Justice Department Awards over $9 Million to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Thursday awarded grants totaling $9.4 million to combat elder abuse and financial fraud targeted at seniors across the United States. Elder abuse is an intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an older adult. Attorney General William P. Barr announced the awards on the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Arizona Ballot Harvesting Case
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Washington, DC - Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided it will review a case challenging Arizona’s election integrity laws concerning ballot harvesting and out-of-precinct voting. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is asking the High Court to bring clarity to these matters after a misguided ruling by the Ninth Circuit struck the measures down.
Attorney General Brnovich Urges Congress to Adopt New Consumer Protections Before Additional Bailouts to the Airline Industry
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Washington, DC - A bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, led by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, sent a letter urging Congress to enact new consumer protection measures for airline industry customers as part of a financial relief package or in separate legislation as soon as possible.
Anthem to Pay $39.5 Million in Multistate Settlement over 2014 Data Breach
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich Wednesday announced that Anthem, Inc. has agreed to pay Arizona over $280,000 to resolve allegations stemming from a 2014 data breach that involved the personal information of 78.8 million Americans.
Attorney General Brnovich Files Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
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- Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Arizona residents Mark Anthony Smith and Deborah Ann Butler, who operated debt collection businesses CMS Financial Group, John Lee Group & Associates, and TD Financial Solutions Group AZ.