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Ducey announces $100 million investment in 'chip design, manufacturing and innovation'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 8, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently announced a $100-million investment in the infrastructure, workforce, and research of the Arizona semiconductor industry. The Arizona Commerce Authority will manage the investment.

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Southwest border crossings reach all-time high in 2022; fentanyl plagues Arizona

By Sam Jackson | Nov 6, 2022

The number of border crossings in the Southwest in 2022 has surpassed any year on record by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and voters are about to go to the polls with concerns about the fentanyl crisis on their minds.

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EAC nursing programs director: 'We are so proud to be ranked the No. 1 nursing school in Arizona'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 6, 2022

The nursing program at Eastern Arizona College has been ranked the No. 1 program in Arizona by the nursing advocacy group RegisteredNursing.org.

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Professor calls Biden's economic polices a 'disaster'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 5, 2022

As midterm the election are just days away and inflation still soaring, Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, criticized President Joe Biden's fiscal policies.

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Mingling during Halloween weekend could lead to a greater chance of getting a sinus infection

By Sam Jackson | Nov 3, 2022

An overwhelming majority of Americans celebrate Halloween.

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Federal judge denies temporary restraining order on group monitoring of Arizona ballot drop boxes

By Sam Jackson | Nov 2, 2022

A federal judge has refused to bar a group from monitoring outdoor ballot boxes in Maricopa County, saying to allow a temporary restraining order against the conservative organization would violate the First Amendment.

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University of Arizona department head: Researchers 'so excited' about studying 'Goldilocks drug' for breast cancer

By Sam Jackson | Nov 1, 2022

Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a "Goldilocks drug" that appears to stop cancer cell growth in what's known as triple-negative breast cancer.

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Arizona governor names Kim to new WIFA board for water security, cites setting 'state on path to success'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 31, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed Pete Kim to the state's new Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, making Kim the governor’s last pick for the board that is charge with securing the state's water resources.

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Ducey funds AZ OnTrack program for another year, helping kids 'reignite their love of learning'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 31, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently announced that in an effort to help Arizona students continue to get back on track scholastically after the pandemic, the AZ OnTrack Summer Camp will be funded for a second year.

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Arizona files lawsuit to keep shipping containers at border; Ducey says state 'not backing down'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 28, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says Arizona is going to "do the job that Joe Biden refuses to do” in relation to border security, and the state has filed a lawsuit to fight efforts to by the federal government to remove shipping containers Ducey ordered placed on the southern border.

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Maricopa Supervisors 'deeply concerned' about voter safety about intimidation complaint

By Sam Jackson | Oct 28, 2022

Members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and local election officials say they are "deeply concerned about the safety of individuals who are exercising their constitutional right to vote" after the county reportedly has seen an influx of voter intimidation complaints.

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Ducey: 'It's no secret Arizona's economy is booming'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 26, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey toured Los Sombreros Restaurant in Mesa recently and met with local business leaders to discuss economic success and growth around the state, saying "It's no secret Arizona's economy is booming."

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Federal government asks Arizona to remove shipping containers from Mexican border

By Sam Jackson | Oct 22, 2022

The U.S. government is demanding that Arizona remove the double-stacked shipping containers placed by Gov. Doug Ducey to fill gaps in the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, claiming the state doesn't have the legal right to use them.

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White House press secretary on OPEC decision to cut oil production: It 'was a mistake and it was short sighted'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 21, 2022

Speaking for President Joe Biden, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) decision to cut production of oil by 2 million barrels per day, calling the move "short-sighted" amid gas prices that continue to hover around record levels in Arizona.

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Crime rates 'through the roof' in Arizona, Masters criticizes Kelly for being soft on border control

By Sam Jackson | Oct 20, 2022

Arizona has the 15th-highest crime rate in the country and the 9th-highest violent crime rate, an issue that could be relevant at the polls, with Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters accusing Democrat Mark Kelly of being soft on crime.

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Blinken: 'As a diplomat, I love the Fulbright Program'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 20, 2022

In just its second year being designated a Hispanic Serving Institution, Northern Arizona University has been designated one of 43 universities to be named a 2022 Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Local doctor says balloon dilation procedure can help patients who have recurring eustachian tube dysfunction

By Sam Jackson | Oct 19, 2022

Causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) include allergies, a common cold, the flu or chronic acid reflux.

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Arizona governor says Katie Hobbs needs to 'get in the arena' and debate Kari Lake

By Sam Jackson | Oct 17, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he felt Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs needs to stop dodging a head-to-head debate with Republican Kari Lake, saying debating your opponent is "the price of admission."

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Mexico files second gun lawsuit in Arizona: 'Criminal charges have to be brought'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 16, 2022

The Mexican government has filed a new lawsuit against five U.S. gun shops and distributors, claiming they are responsible for the flow of illegal weapons into Mexico.

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Strategic oil reserves drop to lowest levels in nearly 40 years; Arizona gas prices remain high

By Sam Jackson | Oct 13, 2022

Critics suggest that President Joe Biden is trying to appease voters with lower gas prices during election season by depleting the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to artificially lower prices.