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Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs By Spring 2022
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- Published: 22 February 2021 22 February 2021
Yuma, Arizona - A new report released by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity is projecting strong job growth in the state over the next two years, with the largest gains happening in sectors hit hardest by the pandemic.
Governor Ducey, ADOT Advance $230 Million In New Transportation Investments Statewide
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- Published: 22 February 2021 22 February 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Thursday announced $230 million in new transportation infrastructure investments that will enhance highway safety and meet the demand of new residents moving to Arizona.
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Assess Learning Loss, Ensure Students Stay On Track
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- Published: 22 February 2021 22 February 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order directing the State Board of Education to study student assessment data and identify the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic so students and families can get the support they need.
Charter School and Two Co-Founders Indicted for Fraud, Theft
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- Published: 22 February 2021 22 February 2021
Goodyear, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that a State Grand Jury indicted Incito Schools, along with its two co-founders, April Black and Amanda Jelleson, for a fraud scheme alleged to have occurred between November 2016 and November 2017. The defendants were arraigned in court on Wednesday morning.
Attorney General Brnovich Announces $600,000 in Grant Awards to Child and Family Advocacy Centers
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- Published: 22 February 2021 22 February 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced last week that the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has awarded $600,000 in grants to 20 different Child and Family Advocacy Centers (CFACs) across the state. CFACs provide victim-focused programs and help coordinate critical services to victims of family violence and sexual assault, including children.
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Physician, Pharmacy, and Clinic Owners for Controlled Substances Act Violations
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- Published: 20 February 2021 20 February 2021
Tampa, Florida - The United States filed a civil complaint seeking to permanently enjoin the owners of a Tampa-area clinic and pharmacy from unlawfully dispensing opioids and other controlled substances, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
Former Subcontractor Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice
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- Published: 20 February 2021 20 February 2021
Washington, DC - A former subcontractor for the U.S. Marines Corps was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for destroying records in connection with a federal investigation of bribery and procurement fraud at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCBCL), located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.