Yuma News
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.
Suspicious package in the 200 block S. 2nd Avenue
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Yuma, Arizona - This afternoon, at approximately 3:56 p.m., the Yuma Police Department was alerted to a suspicious package in the 200 block S. 2nd Avenue. Due to the uncertainty of the package and the concern for the community, the immediate buildings were evacuated, and several roads were blocked.
Yuma County libraries will be closed all day Monday, February 17th
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County libraries will be closed all day Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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.
One Year Later: Arizona’s Drought Contingency Plan
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - One year ago, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation ratifying the Arizona Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). The historic plan is one of the most significant pieces of water legislation enacted in Arizona since the Groundwater Management Act of 1980. That same day, the Governor issued an Executive Order creating the Water Augmentation, Innovation, and Conservation Council to recommend opportunities for expanding and protecting Arizona’s water supplies long-term.
Leading The Charge In Civics Education
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 February 2020 03 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona is taking steps to ensure the next generation receives a high-quality civics education. In 2015, Arizona became the first state in the nation to pass the American Civics Act, requiring high school students to pass the citizenship test before graduation. Since then, 34 states have followed suit.
Governor Ducey’s Statement On USMCA Signing
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- 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).