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Arizona Announces $9 Million For Child Care Providers
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 13 May 2021 13 May 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced an additional $9 million in aid for child care providers throughout the state.
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Second Amendment Rights
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 13 May 2021 13 May 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to protect the Second Amendment rights of Arizonans by safeguarding against frivolous lawsuits that have no connection to unlawful use of firearms. The new state law mirrors federal law that was passed on a bipartisan basis.
Arizona Provides $500K To Combat Veteran Homelessness
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 13 May 2021 13 May 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Housing announced $500,000 for the United States Veterans Initiative to support its efforts to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness have safe, adequate living conditions.
Justin Walters, a teacher at Desert Garden Montessori School Arrested for Sexual Abuse
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- Written by Colleen Grayman Colleen Grayman
- Published: 12 May 2021 12 May 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Justin Walters, a teacher at the Desert Garden Montessori School in Phoenix, is alleged to have had long-term, sexual relationship with a minor student, and has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Chicago, Illinois.
Figueroa appointed to Yuma County position focusing on economic prosperity for region
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 12 May 2021 12 May 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County Administrator Susan Thorpe has announced the appointment of Julio (Alejandro) Figueroa as the County’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Affairs Director. This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing economic development activities to include attracting new industry, business and investments to Yuma County.
Brush Fires Along I-8
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- Written by Yuma Fire Department Yuma Fire Department
- Published: 11 May 2021 11 May 2021
Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday May 11, 2021, at 1:00pm, multiple brush fires were reported along Interstate 8 between Avenue 3E and 16th Street. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found up to 10 small brush fires burning along the area just off the north side of the westbound lanes. Firefighters called for additional YFD resources and began knocking down the individual fires. All were contained and knocked down before they could do any damage to surrounding properties.
Yuma County Public Health District Update
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 11 May 2021 11 May 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County Health Officials confirm 6 new cases of COVID-19 and 0 new deaths, bringing the total cases to 37,151, and total deaths to 834. Health officials are conducting contact investigations.