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Arizona Ranks Fourth In The Nation For GDP Growth
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - According to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Arizona’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by four percent in 2018, the fourth fastest growth rate in the nation. Arizona’s GDP growth outpaced that of 46 other states including California (3.5%), Florida (3.5%), and Texas (3.2%).
Details Announced For Independent Corrections Investigation
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Following reports of cell lock tampering at Lewis Prison, Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday announced that former Arizona Supreme Court Justices Rebecca Berch and Ruth McGregor have been hired to conduct an independent, third-party investigation into matters of security at the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC).
Getting More School Counselors In AZ Schools
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Ducey recognizes the importance of school counselors and their invaluable role in the health and welfare of our children in public schools. That’s why funding for new school counselors is a priority included in Arizona's FY 2020 budget. This initial investment of $12 million additional dollars, part of the Safe Arizona Schools Plan, marks the first time that specific dollars have been included in an executive budget for school counselors.
Tucson Man Indicted for Allegedly Transporting 3,000 Fentanyl Pills
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Shane Dawson Stewart, of Tucson, on one count of Conspiracy, one count of Illegal Control of a Criminal Enterprise, and one count of Transportation of a Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl) for Sale in an Amount over the Statutory Threshold.
Grand Jury Indicts Six Defendants in Gas Skimming Investigation
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted six men who are alleged to have been a part of an illegal credit card gas skimmer ring for fraudulent schemes and artifices, conspiracy, illegally conducting an enterprise, computer tampering, organized retail theft, and taking the identity of another person. Their alleged participation involved a scheme to purchase diesel fuel for resale with stolen credit card information between April 11, 2018, and December 20, 2018.
Two Costa Rican Residents Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms in Connection with $10 Million International Telemarketing Scheme
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Washington, DC - Two individuals from Costa Rica were sentenced to 25 and 20 years in prison today for their roles in a $10 million telemarketing scheme that defrauded primarily elderly victims in the United States from call centers in Costa Rica.
Former CEO of Hospital Chain to Pay $3.46 Million to Resolve False Billing and Kickback Allegations
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- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
Naples, Florida - Gary D. Newsome, former CEO of Health Management Associates LLC (HMA), a hospital chain that was headquartered in Naples, Florida, has agreed to pay the United States $3.46 million to settle allegations that he caused HMA to knowingly submit false claims to government health care programs by admitting patients who could have been treated on a less costly, outpatient basis, the Department of Justice announced.