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Report: Arizona Is 2026s 3rd Worst State for Disaster Preparedness
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (88+ words) Gila Valley Central Posted By: Staff May 28, 2026 With natural disasters causing billions of dollars in damages across the U. S. every year and less than a week until the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the non-profit organization Smile Hub today released…...
Eastern Arizona College Board to Consider 2027 Tax Levy Proposal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (349+ words) Posted By: Staff May 15, 2026 No Large Tax Increases for Local Residents EA's approach prioritizes stability while minimizing the burden on residents. The Arizona Legislature allows community college districts to increase the levy by 2% annually, a rate that remains below current…...
CSI Report Examines Fiscal and Family Impacts of Proposed Arizona ESA Restrictions " Gila Valley Central
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (259+ words) CSI Report Examines Fiscal and Family Impacts of Proposed Arizona ESA Restrictions Gila Valley Central Posted By: Staff May 14, 2026 PHOENIX, Ariz. " The Common Sense Institute (CSI) released the first report in its 2026 Ballot Guide series, analyzing the proposed "Protect Education…...
Employment in Graham, Greenlee outpacing the state
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (210+ words) Posted By: David Bell April 30, 2026 PHOENIX " Graham and Greenlee counties are doing better than the state as a whole when it comes to employment. According to data released Thursday by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. While unemployment increased statewide…...
Shaw fire at 85-percent containment, GO order lifted
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (126+ words) Posted By: David Bell April 23, 2026 COCHISE COUNTY" Residents have been allowed to return home following an increase in containment of the Shaw fire west of Pearce and Sunsites. The fire is currently listed at 16 acres with 85-percent containment. The fire…...
Arizona is now the 7th least affordable state in the nation according to CSI study
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) Posted By: Staff April 21, 2026 Post-pandemic inflation has reshaped affordability, and Arizona is feeling it more than most states, ranking 7th least affordable state in the nation according to the Common Sense Institute (CSI). " Arizona dropped 12 spots in affordability rankings since 2019" Ranks…...
Hobbs visits Duncan, hears from students, seniors
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) Posted By: David Bell April 10, 2026 DUNCAN " Governor Katie Hobbs toured Greenlee County on Friday, visiting the mine in Morenci and making stops at Duncan High School, Duncan's newly refurbished Veteran's Park and the Duncan Senior Center. "As governor, I want…...
Representative Gail Griffin Earns #1 Ranking for Longest Streak of Excellence in Arizona House
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) Posted By: Staff April 7, 2026 STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX " State Representative Gail Griffin has been recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking for her sustained record of "Above Expectations" performance through the 2023-2024 legislative session, a distinction that reflects years of turning serious…...
Defense delivers: Eastern Arizona beats New Mexico 57-51 for national title
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (561+ words) Posted By: Lee Patterson March 31, 2026 LAKE CHARLES, La. " Eastern Arizona College climbed all the way to the top and finished the job. The second-seeded Gila Monsters erased a halftime deficit and pulled away late to defeat 16th-seeded New Mexico Junior…...
Eastern Arizona flips the script on Southern Idaho, advances to semifinals
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (494+ words) Posted By: Lee Patterson March 28, 2026 LAKE CHARLES, La. " Eastern Arizona College waited nearly five months for another shot at College of Southern Idaho. When it came, the Gila Monsters made sure it did not slip away. After falling to Southern…...