Yuma News
Main Library storytime, programs, and fun
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- Published: 21 October 2016 21 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Children of all ages are invited to the Main Library for storytime, programs, and fun! There is no charge to attend any program.
USDA Seeks Applications for Next Round of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Grants
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive grant funding to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by families and households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The funding will be awarded to eligible nonprofits and governmental organizations through the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Governor Ducey And Secretary Reagan Welcome The 9/11 Flag To Arizona
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - It was thought to be lost forever, but tomorrow at 2 p.m. the iconic American flag that New York firefighters raised above the rubble at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, will fly in front of the Arizona State Capitol building.
Court Mandates New Recovery Plan For Endangered Mexican Wolf
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - An Arizona judge has approved a settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Office of the Arizona Attorney General against the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to develop a new recovery plan for the endangered Mexican wolf.
Attorney General Brnovich Urges US Supreme Court to Protect Consumers From Unfair Class Action Settlements
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Brnovich, leading a coalition of seventeen Attorneys General from across the country, filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court as part of his continuing effort to protect Arizona consumers from abuse in the class action settlement process. In the brief, Attorney General Brnovich asked the Supreme Court to create a nationwide rule that class action attorneys’ fees in common-fund cash settlements can only be based off the amount actually paid out to the consumers in the class. This rule will help make sure that the class action process works to the benefit of consumers by ensuring that class action lawyers get paid only in direct proportion to the amount consumers actually get paid.
Panel Discussion on International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Washington, DC - On Friday, at 6:00 a.m. the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) and the Secure World Foundation will convene a panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State on International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability. This public event will bring together top U.S. and international space policy experts from governments, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of the long-term sustainability guidelines discussions, national implementation strategies, and next steps for the international community to ensure that space is sustainable over the long-term.
City of Yuma's Marcus Pool closed for electrical repairs
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Due to an electrical issue, Marcus Pool, 5th Street and 5th Avenue, is temporarily closed for maintenance.