Latest from Samantha Rea
Arizona legislators and law enforcement want better-defined animal cruelty laws. Bill aims to provide clearer guidelines
PHOENIX – Arizona legislators have reintroduced a bill that would clearly define acts and conditions of animal cruelty, neglect and mistreatment. Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, said the bill was requested by law enforcement to help them better address cruelty cases.
Historic school building will now serve Globe as affordable senior housing
GLOBE – Globe recently celebrated the grand opening of the Hill Street School Apartments, an adaptive reuse development combining new construction and renovation to provide 64 mixed-income apartments for people 55 and older.
Arizona museums, libraries could lose $3.8 million in grants from federal cuts
PHOENIX – President Donald Trump signed an executive order slashing seven small federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The future is uncertain for the independent agency that awards impactful grants to museums and libraries.
Polaris Academy is 1st Arizona school to earn Certified Autism Center designation
MESA – Polaris Academy is the first school in Arizona to be recognized as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Autism advocates hope it will be the first of many in the state.
2 bills would provide nearly $20 million for communications, equipment to help battle Arizona wildfires
MUNDS PARK – Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that will enhance fire departments’ ability to communicate with other agencies during a wildfire and pay for engines and water tenders that can travel over rugged terrain.
Sky Harbor Airport adds a monthly cultural experience for travelers
PHOENIX – Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport might catch more than a flight. Once a month, the airport’s new Culture Corner showcases the cultural diversity of the state. It’s just one of the ways the airport is trying to enhance the guest experience, said Misty Cisneros-Contreras, superintendent of guest and employee experiences at the airport.
Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams
PHOENIX — In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Investor Loss Center ranked Arizona 5th in losses behind California, Florida, Texas and New York.
