Arizona is one of 12 states that have been the target of hoax calls to police or suicide hotlines where a man on the line says he aims to kill himself and others with a bomb, prompting a police response in an online form of harassment known as “swatting.”
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Expert: Electric Vehicle Sales Not Slowing Down
Arizona is among the top 10 states for EV auto registrations. Year-to-date, EV sales are up more than 50%, year over year, which Chris Harto, senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said is impressive, considering how much fuel prices have come down. However, in Arizona, the average gas price is currently $4.25 per gallon – about 40 cents more than the national average – which may entice Arizona drivers to make the switch.
AZ Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Extreme Heat
Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared an emergency in response to the intense heat wave being felt around the state.
National, AZ House Prices Decline
In June 2023, home prices in the United States decreased by 0.83 percent compared to last year to a median price of $425,177
Biden Announces Historic National Monument Near Grand Canyon
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the designation of a new national monument near the Grand Canyon.
Arizona School Boards Association Elects First Indigenous President
The Arizona School Boards Association has for the first time in the organization’s approximately 80-year history chosen an Indigenous woman to be president of its board of directors.
Dental Therapists Could Fill Dental-Health ‘Gap’ in AZ
Since last month, dental therapists can apply for licenses to practice in Arizona, and some believe they’ll play a critical role in a state full of dental health disparities.
AZ Faith Leaders Call for Better Heat Response
Intense heat is nothing new for Arizona summers, but the state has been enduring a record heat wave for a number of weeks.
Small Business Applications Soar in the West
In June 2023, there were 465,906 new business applications, or those filing for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), in the United States, a 6.2 percent increase from May 2023
Bolick’s Twitter Posts Indicate She Hasn’t Moved on From Past Elections
Shawnna Bolick told the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that she had moved on from the 2020 and 2022 elections but a review of her social media postings show a Republican who consistently shares election misinformation as well as posts from influencers in the conspiracy theory world.