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TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Terry Rambler via Instagram: Terry Rambler, right, poses with Arizona Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) in November. O’Halleran recently helped introduce the Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act to increase …
Representatives O’Halleran and Curtis introduce bipartisan Rural Broadband Bill Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article PHOENIX – Arizona Senators Mark Kelly (D) and Kyrsten Sinema (D) announced nearly $1 billion in National Telecommunications and Information Administration grants to expand broadband access on Tribal …
Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announce nearly $1 billion to expand broadband on tribal lands Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Pinnacle Fire PIO: Smoke is shown in the distance from a Remote Area Weather Station in the Black Rock area. Contributed Article Size: Approximately 34,192 acres – Containment: …
Containment increases on Pinnacle Fire as fire activity slows Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Pinnacle Fire was listed at 31,715 acres with 25% containment as of Sunday morning. Pinnacle Fire at 31,715 acres, with 25% containment Contributed Article Size: Approximately 31,715 …
Wind direction challenges containment efforts on Pinnacle Fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff’s Office: This still image from a resident’s Ring doorbell camera catches suspect Josiah L. Byard, 21, of Georgia, as he attempts to re-enter a home …
Police release surveillance footage of the officer-involved shooting in Willcox Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Nathan O’Neal/Cronkite News: The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 today to uphold the Affordable Care Act. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, following the Supreme Court’s California v. Texas decision, ruling …
O’Halleran issues statement regarding Supreme Court ruling in favor of ACA Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Telegraph Fire has grown to 148,299 acres, with 59% containment as of Wednesday morning. Fire expected to grow to the south of SR 77 and El Capitan …
Telegraph Fire moves east to meet Mescal Fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Senator Kelly visits American Red Cross evacuation location for families and pets. Contributed Article GILA COUNTY – Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) recently toured areas …
Senator Kelly, Representative O’Halleran tour wildfire areas Read More
TweetPinShareArizona Governor Doug Ducey signed an Executive Order on Tuesday prohibiting public colleges or universities from mandating students receive the COVID-19 vaccine. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – Vaccine requirements …
Ducey signs executive order prohibiting universities or colleges from mandating students receive the COVID-19 vaccine Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Telegraph Fire Information: A tanker drops retardant on the Telegraph Fire. As of Tuesday, the fire has grown to 123,078 acres with 68% containment. Blaze now at 123,078 …
Telegraph Fire prompts another round of evacuations Read More