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Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime for Crossburning
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- Published: 10 August 2019 10 August 2019
Jackson, Mississippi - The Department of Justice announced that Graham Williamson pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to the commission of a crossburning on October 24, 2017, in Seminary, Mississippi. Specifically, Williamson, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of interference with housing rights, a federal civil rights violation, and one count of conspiring to use fire to commit a federal felony.
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against McDonald's Fast Food Franchisee
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- Published: 10 August 2019 10 August 2019
Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Monday announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with R.E.E. Inc., which owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. The settlement resolves a claim that the restaurants R.E.E. operated violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against work-authorized non-U.S. citizens when verifying their work authorization.
Arizona’s Rainy Day Fund Bolstered To Record 1 Billion Dollar Balance
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- Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Following an investment of $542 million at the beginning of the fiscal year, Arizona’s Budget Stabilization Fund, more commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund,” reached a record-high $1 billion. The fund now sits at $1.014 billion, as confirmed by the Arizona Treasurer’s Office, or 9.2 percent of General Fund revenues.
Department of Juvenile Corrections Making Strides In Serving Arizona’s At-Risk Youth
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- Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - As the agency charged with serving one of the state’s most at-risk populations, the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is making significant strides in carrying out its mission of rehabilitating delinquent youth to become productive law abiding members of society.
Governor Ducey Announces Appointment Of Mike Faust As Next Director Of Department Of Child Safety
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- Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey announced the appointment of Mike Faust as the new Director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS). Faust replaces Director Greg McKay, who will depart his position as director of the agency on August 30th to begin as Chief Operating Officer for Childhelp USA.
Governor Ducey Selects Kaitlin Harrier As New Policy Advisor For Education
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- Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey announced that Kaitlin Harrier will serve as Policy Advisor for Education. Harrier, a former student regent to the Arizona Board of Regents, previously served as the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Administration and Economic Affairs as well as in the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), where she made key contributions to the governor’s K-12 funding initiatives, including Proposition 123.
Two Valley Men Indicted on Multiple Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
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- Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that a State Grand Jury has indicted John Christopher Spero and Edward Clarence Elder separately, both on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of minors. The cases are unrelated. Both cases were investigated in conjunction with the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.