Yuma News
AFP-AZ Joins National Campaign to “Unrig the Economy”
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- Written by Nicole Tardif Nicole Tardif
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) joins a national comprehensive, integrated campaign to create a strong economy by leveling the playing field for all. Called “Unrig the Economy,” this multi-year, multi-million-dollar effort will harness the power of AFP’s grassroots activists, in-house capabilities, community organizations, and partners to drive change at both the state and federal level.
National Science Foundation awards almost $600K for SFAz+8 CXM Project
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Yuma, Arizona - The National Science Foundation recently awarded a $599,929 grant to the Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University (SFAz STEM) to support an Advanced Technological Education Project, entitled: Impact of System-Wide Contextualization of Math in SFAz+8 Rural Arizona Colleges on Producing More Qualified Technicians (SFAz+8 CXM).
FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2019
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission Thursday released the final agenda for the fourth annual PrivacyCon, which will take place on June 27, 2019 and focus on the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.
Official start of “Monsoon Season”
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Yuma, Arizona - This week marks the official start of “Monsoon Season” here in the desert southwest (officially June 15-Sept. 30, according to the National Weather Service). Some of the weather related hazards that could be encountered are Flash Floods, Lightening, Downburst Winds, Blowing Dust, and Excessive Heat. Sudden and intense storms can also down power lines and cause power outages.
Restoring Fundamental Freedoms in Nicaragua
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Washington, DC - The recent release of more than 100 Nicaraguan citizens who were imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms means that these Nicaraguans, who have sacrificed greatly in the struggle for genuine democracy in Nicaragua, will be reunited with their families and loved ones.
Arizona Ranks 27th Best State for Women's Rights
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- Written by Haley Helms Haley Helms
- Published: 16 June 2019 16 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Women’s rights are a scorching hot button issue in America and a new study found Arizona ranked 27th as the best state for women’s rights.
Secretary of State Pompeo’s Meeting With Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 June 2019 15 June 2019
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met Wednesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, DC. The Secretary and Foreign Minister reiterated their mutual commitment to restoring democracy in Venezuela and Nicaragua. They discussed Cuba’s destabilizing interference in Venezuela.