Yuma News
New Law Cracks Down On Wrong-Way Driving
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- Published: 29 March 2018 29 March 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Wrong-way drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol will now face felony charges, under a law signed by Governor Doug Ducey today.
Attorney General Brnovich Obtains $100,000 for Consumers from Bullhead City Jet Ski Rental Company
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- Published: 29 March 2018 29 March 2018
Bullhead City, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Malows Jet Ski Rentals will pay $100,000 in consumer restitution to settle misleading and false advertising claims. Malows advertised jet ski rentals for “$65 ALL DAY,” when in reality they charged consumers up to $299 for jet ski rentals on Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
Secretary of Agriculture Perdue Announces Third “Back to Our Roots” RV Tour
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- Published: 29 March 2018 29 March 2018
Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will kick off his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour next TUESDAY, April 3rd to hear ideas and concerns from local farmers, agriculture students and researchers, business owners, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees. Secretary Perdue will also be joined by Administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), for part of the tour. The tour spans from Tuesday to Friday and includes stops in Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
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- Published: 29 March 2018 29 March 2018
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) Monday announced up to $8.4 million in available funding for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program).
Wal-Mart Armed Robbery
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 28 March 2018 28 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - This evening at 8:15pm, the Yuma Police Department responded to a report of Threats with a weapon at the Wal-Mart, 2501 S. Ave B.
Week of the Young Child
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- Published: 28 March 2018 28 March 2018
Somerton, Arizona - Beginning Tuesday, April 10th, the Somerton Library will celebrate Week of the Young Child, an annual observance hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to honor early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. There is no charge to attend any event.
FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing Expenditures for 2016
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- Published: 28 March 2018 28 March 2018
Washington, DC - The number of cigarettes that the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide declined from 244.2 billion in 2015 to 240.5 billion in 2016, according to the most recent Federal Trade Commission Cigarette Report.