Federal Funds Helping Recruit Health Care Providers For Rural And Underserved Areas In Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Department of Health Services has received $1 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration at the US Department of Health and Human Services to enhance efforts to recruit health providers to serve in rural and underserved areas through ADHS’ State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).  The federal funding increases the total SLRP funding annually to $2 million, 100% of which goes to loan repayment contracts.

Governor Ducey Appoints Senator Jon Kyl

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday announced that former Senator Jon Kyl has agreed to serve in the U.S. Senate again, filling the seat vacated by the late Senator John McCain.

AFP-Arizona Announces Support for Governor Doug Ducey’s Re-Election

Phoenix, Arizona - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona announces its support for Governor Doug Ducey’s re-election bid. During his tenure in Phoenix, Governor Ducey has worked hard to improve Arizonans’ lives. Through his strong support of criminal justice reforms and removal of barriers to opportunity that have caused the Grand Canyon State’s economy to flourish, AFP-AZ has identified Governor Ducey as a policy champion.

Financial Advisor Guilty of Stealing from Dormant Bank Accounts

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Steven Watson, who stole from bank customers’ dormant accounts, was convicted by a Maricopa County jury on one count of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices and seven counts of Theft.

Distributor of Child Pornography Sentenced to 17 Years’ Imprisonment

Phoenix, Arizona - Joseph Alexander Dashee, 26, of Tempe, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to 17 years’ imprisonment to be followed by lifetime supervised release for distribution of child pornography and abusive sexual contact.  Dashee previously pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and abusive sexual contact.  Dashee will also be required to register as a sex offender.