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Arizona legislators criticize governor over fiscal management

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), led by State Representative David Livingston, convened to address financial concerns within the Department of Child Safety’s Congregate Care program.

By NE Valley Times | Mar 21, 2025

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Trump Administration releases JFK assassination files following congressional push

The original sponsors of the Justice for Kennedy (JFK) Act, Congressmen David Schweikert, Tim Burchett, and Steve Cohen, have responded to the Trump Administration's release of over 1,100 PDF files related to the JFK assassination.

By NE Valley Times | Mar 18, 2025

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Scottsdale plans events honoring local Vietnam veterans on March 29

By NE Valley Times | Mar 18, 2025

The city of Scottsdale is set to honor Vietnam veterans with a special event on Saturday, March 29, as part of the United States' commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

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Schweikert files joint economic report responding to president's economic analysis

By NE Valley Times | Mar 17, 2025

Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert has submitted the Joint Economic Report in response to the 2025 Economic Report of the President.

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Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos reports high satisfaction rates in annual review

By NE Valley Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos served 6,000 groups across the United States.

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Desert Stages Theatre celebrates 30 years with gala event

By NE Valley Times | Mar 13, 2025

Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale, Arizona, is preparing to host a gala event titled "Masquerade of Memories: Thirty Years of Theatre" on April 11, 2025.

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Scottsdale Fashion Square hosts free rooftop wellness series starting March 29

By NE Valley Times | Mar 12, 2025

Scottsdale Fashion Square is set to host its Spring Wellness Series, offering a free rooftop workout program for fitness enthusiasts.

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Fountain Hills bans DEI policies and pronouns in official communications

By NE Valley Times | Mar 12, 2025

Fountain Hills, Arizona, has implemented a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

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Maricopa GOP issues no confidence vote against board chairman

By NE Valley Times | Mar 11, 2025

The Maricopa County Republican Executive Guidance Committee has issued a vote of no confidence in Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

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Congressman Schweikert highlights technology as key to addressing U.S. fiscal challenges

By NE Valley Times | Mar 11, 2025

Mar 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Schweikert addressed the United States' fiscal challenges in his weekly House Floor speech, emphasizing that the looming crisis is driven by inevitability rather than ideology.

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Arizona delegation leads effort on historic tribal water rights settlement

By NE Valley Times | Mar 11, 2025

The Arizona Congressional Delegation has reintroduced a bipartisan and bicameral bill to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement.

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NASA plans mission to explore potential life on Jupiter's moon Europa

By NE Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

NASA is preparing to explore Europa, Jupiter's ice-covered moon, in a mission that could reveal whether life exists beyond Earth.

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Scottsdale Fire hosts town hall on wildfire risk reduction

By NE Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

The Scottsdale Fire Department is organizing a community town hall focused on wildfire mitigation as the fire season nears.

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Earth Day event at Fountain View Village features BBQ and plastic bag collection

By NE Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

Fountain View Village is organizing an Earth Day celebration on April 22nd, offering a barbeque, live music, and outdoor games.

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Arizona organization aids sex trafficking survivors with $117k donation

By NE Valley Times | Mar 8, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice has provided $117,000 to Phoenix Starfish Place to support survivors of sex trafficking in Arizona.

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Cox Business partners with RingCentral for AI-powered communication solutions

By NE Valley Times | Mar 8, 2025

Cox Business has partnered with RingCentral to introduce new unified communications solutions, enhancing their offerings with AI-powered voice, chat, video, and contact center capabilities.

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Mayor Borowsky announces new community disability advocate award

By NE Valley Times | Mar 4, 2025

Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Ability Awards, an annual event in Scottsdale recognizing individuals who excel while living with disabilities.

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HonorHealth's Military Partnership Program trains thousands in trauma skills

By NE Valley Times | Feb 28, 2025

The latest episode of Veterans AZ offers an in-depth look at an innovative training program designed to prepare medical providers in uniform for active military duty.