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News from May 2023

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PUSD Board member Sorensen: 'It sounds like the people in this room have done the work'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 31, 2023

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board discussed adopting math and science textbooks that have caused outcry in right-wing circles nationwide for being "woke"

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Peoria Unified School District CFO Myers: 'The Citizens Advisory Committee met throughout the spring and came forward with a recommendation'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 31, 2023

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board discussed adding another bond proposal to the November voting ballot during a meeting held on May 22

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Lesko Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By NW Valley Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 26, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.

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Lesko; Schneider Introduce Legislation to Simplify Tax Deadlines

By NW Valley Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the bipartisan Tax Deadline Simplification Act to change the estimated tax payment deadlines to a uniform, quarterly schedule.

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Lesko Legislation to Save Gas Stoves Passes House Energy and Commerce Committee

By NW Valley Times Report | May 29, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lesko Reintroduces Bill to Stop Federal Grants from Going to Organizations that Violate Federal Law

By NW Valley Times Report | May 26, 2023

On May 19, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Stop the Outlay of Payments Act to stop payments to organizations when they violate the terms of their agreement with the federal government.

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Arizona's Lesko on fentanyl-related legislation: 'This is a necessary step to save lives'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 25, 2023

As a response to the escalating crisis surrounding synthetic opioids, Congress is set to vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act in the coming week.

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Lesko Introduces Legislation to Bolster Domestic Uranium Production

By NW Valley Times Report | May 25, 2023

On May 18, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Domestic Uranium Saves America Act (Domestic USA Act) to provide a pathway for increased domestic uranium production by adding uranium to the United States’ Critical Minerals List.

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Lesko Hosts Press Conference to Protect Women’s Rights

By NW Valley Times Report | May 24, 2023

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) hosted a press conference to highlight the need for Congress to pass the Women’s Bill of Rights to affirm the importance of acknowledging women and their unique and distinguishing characteristics and recognize their contributions to our nation.

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Lesko Bill to Save Gas Stoves Passes Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee

By NW Valley Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Support Broadband Expansion

By NW Valley Times Report | May 18, 2023

On May 15, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited (CABLE) Expansion Act to enact clear approval process deadlines for franchise authorities relating to broadband projects.

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Lesko Statement on House Passage of the Secure the Border Act

By NW Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Secure the Border Act:

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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Update FCC Rules, Support Amateur Radio Operators

By NW Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act to eliminate the current Symbol Rate Limit set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and replace it with a 2.8 kilohertz (kHz) bandwidth limit.

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State Rep. Steve Montenegro will participate in Arizona hearings over 'government pandemic response'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023

State Rep. Steve Montenegro (R) will participate in upcoming Arizona legislative hearings on the government's "COVID-19" response.

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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation To Prioritize National Security Over Gender Ideology

By NW Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Traditional Screening Application (TSA) Act and the Traditional Passport Act (TPA) to restrict the Biden Administration from allowing individuals to select “X” as their gender or sex designation on travel documents, including passports and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck applications.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Peoria deputy finance director: 'Updating the 10-year CIP is a significant undertaking'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 13, 2023

The Peoria City Council has been asked to take a future vision of local needs with a 10-year capital improvement project schedule and budget.

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Peoria City Council honors local students for their 'achievements in artistic endeavors'

By NW Valley Times Report | May 12, 2023

The Peoria City Council recently celebrated 21 local students who participated in the city's Young Artists Program.