Yuma News
Arizona Attorney General Brnovich and State Superintendent Douglas Announce that Arizona will Join Lawsuit to Stop Federal Overreach
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today announced that they have joined ten other states in a federal lawsuit to challenge President Obama’s mandate requiring all public K-12 schools to open up boys’ and girls’ locker rooms and restrooms to students of the opposite sex, based on student perceptions of their "gender identity."
City awarded possession of property at 16th and 4th
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Noting the 16th Street and 4th Avenue intersection improvements project is a necessary public purpose, a Superior Court ruling issued today grants the City immediate possession of property on the intersection’s northeast corner, allowing the project to move forward as scheduled.
The United States Welcomes Release of Journalist Khadija Ismayilova
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the decision of the Azerbaijani Supreme Court to release investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova on a suspended sentence. We view this as a positive step, and we encourage the Azerbaijani government to drop the remaining charges against her.
NRC's Online Force Helps Expand Recruiting Range
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- Written by Brandon Martin Brandon Martin
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Millington, Tennessee - For many aspiring Sailors, the Navy journey doesn't begin with a call to a recruiter or a pamphlet from a guidance counselor at their high school. With constant advances in technology, many applicants start their path at the end of a keyboard.
CAHC Recognizes U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema with 2015 Affordability Champion Award
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- Written by Sandra Ramos Sandra Ramos
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Washington, DC - Today, the Council for Affordable Health Coverage awarded U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema its Affordability Champion Award for holding down health costs through bipartisan, commonsense solutions.
Under Secretary Sewall Travels to Hungary
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to Hungary May 25-27.
Yoga Workshops
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- Written by Sarah Wisdom Sarah Wisdom
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Yuma County, Arizona - Bring your mind, body, and spirit together with Yoga! Visit Yuma County Libraries this summer and attend a Yoga workshop with instructor Omar Soto. Yoga is an ancient Hindu practice for improving health, reducing stress, and increasing balance and flexibility.