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Founder of SPPI: ‘A records custodian is empowered with some certain authority’ to deny requests for information

Patrick Brenner, founder, and president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), said that records custodians can deny public records requests if they determine releasing the information would harm public interest or violate citizens' privacy rights. Burnett was a guest on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast.

By NW Valley Times | Jun 24, 2024

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Smith: 'Hobbs is putting the profits of human smugglers above the safety of Arizonans'

Rep. Austin Smith voiced his criticism of Governor Katie Hobbs and President Joe Biden for the ongoing situation at the Arizona border, where thousands are crossing at the Tohono O'odham Reservation.

By NW Valley Times | Nov 8, 2023

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Sen. Kern: 'Queen Hobbs overstepped (again), as most Marxists often do'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

Arizona State Sen. Anthony Kern (R-27 ) criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) after Hobbs announced an executive order that takes away the power of county prosecutors to handle state abortion laws and gives that power to Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-Ariz.)

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Arizona lawmaker blasts Irish proposal to kill cows to slow climate change

By David Beasley | Jun 7, 2023

Arizona State Rep. Austin Smith (R-Surprise) took to Twitter to respond to a Fox News story reporting that a proposal to cull 200,000 cows has been discussed by an Irish Department of Agriculture panel.

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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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Kolodin: Extending eviction moratorium is a bad idea

By David Beasley | Aug 13, 2020

Renters hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be evicted in Arizona at least until after Saturday, Oct. 31 under an executive order by Gov. Doug Ducey.

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Rental assistance available for Maricopa County residents outside Phoenix, Mesa

By Kimberly James | Jul 22, 2020

Maricopa County is offering a rental assistance program to residents who live outside the city limits of Phoenix and Mesa.

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City of Glendale mandates use of face coverings

By Charmaine Little | Jul 1, 2020

Mayor Jerry P. Weiers of Glendale has ruled an emergency proclamation for face coverings to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s website on June 19.

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ASU president says agility will help state economically recover

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jun 13, 2020

The ability to quickly adapt to the evolving environment will be a key component to the East Valley and Arizona economy bouncing back from COVID-19.

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Daily farms dumping milk due to decrease in demand

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Apr 23, 2020

Rovey Farms is among many dairy farms in the West Valley having to dump milk due to falling demand for the product amid COVID-19.

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Arizona renters and landlords have help to avoid evictions

By Megan O'Neill | Apr 10, 2020

Arizona has resources to help support renters

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Weekday commuters avoid two Phoenix areas, study reveals

By James Ledbetter | Mar 11, 2020

Two areas in Phoenix have morning commuters looking for alternate routes each time they travel to and from work, according to a new study.

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More driver fees take effect in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.