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State Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Wednesday June 12, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Ariz. Treasurer Kimberly Yee Requests Maricopa County Attorney Investigation of Governor Hobbs' Alleged 'Pay to Play' Scheme
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Today Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee called on Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to open a concurrent criminal investigation to the Arizona Attorney General's investigation into Governor Hobbs' alleged "pay to play" scheme. "As the Treasurer of Arizona, I am responsible for overseeing, safekeeping, and managing the State of Arizona's securities and investments, which are  more

Arizona House Republicans: State Representative David Livingston - A.G. Mayes Conflicted in Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Scandal - Must Recuse Herself From Investigation
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 11 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: State Representative David Livingston is calling for Attorney General Kris Mayes to immediately recuse herself from investigating the pay-to-play scandal involving substantial donations to Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Democratic Party from Sunshine Residential Homes. In a letter today to the Attorney General, Representative Livingston asserts her recusal is warranted because of  more

Native Public Media: Indigenous Nations Unite for Safety - NCAI's Mid-Year Convention in Cherokee, NC
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 11 -- Native Public Media issued the following news on June 10, 2024: Last week, from June 1st to 6th, Cherokee, NC, became the epicenter of a vital gathering as the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosted its Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace. This event, drawing Tribal Leaders from across the nation, emphasized the imperative mission of safeguarding and advancing Indigenous peoples' rights, laws, and cultures within the American landscape. One of the foca  more

SRP Approved to Hold Water Longer at Roosevelt Dam During High Runoff Seasons
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 11 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has approved SRP's proposal to temporarily extend the amount of time SRP can hold water in a portion of the Flood Control Space at Roosevelt Dam from 20 days to 120 days. The plan, which would authorize the temporary extension to occur once a year for three out of the next five years, will allow farms and communities downstream  more

SRP Authorized to Retain Water Longer in Roosevelt Dam During Times of High Drainage
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has approved SRP's proposal to temporarily extend the amount of time SRP can contain water in a portion of the flood control space at Roosevelt Dam from 20 days to 120 days. The plan, which would authorize temporary expansion once a year for three of the next five years, will allow downstream farms and communities to use the wa  more