Wayne Schutsky

Congresswoman-elect Grijalva's win is certified. Mayes threatens litigation if she's not sworn in Arizona leaders certified Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva's win Tuesday and demanded she be sworn in. Southern Arizona voters elected Grijalva in a special election on Sept. 23, but she still has...

AZ AG Mayes said she will sue Speaker Johnson if doesn’t swear in Grijalva in the next 2 days. “We will likely, if this doesn't get resolved very quickly, be seeking a declaratory action from a federal judge and trying to get her sworn in,” she said.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport won't play 'political' message blaming Democrats for shutdown Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government ...

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
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ASU opens $270 million semiconductor research facility. But larger federal project is likely dead Arizona State University opened a new $270 million research project that officials say will put the state at the forefront in developing new semiconductor manufacturing technologies. But an even large...

Now, ASU President Michael Crow said he doesn't believe the Department will fund the new facility. 5/5
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At the time, Sec of Commerce Howard Lutnick said the Dept will keep "control of taxpayer funds and delivers investments and benefits for all Americans." That left a lot of uncertainty about the future of the ASU facility. 4/5

Trump administration claws back funds from $1.1 billion ASU semiconductor facility The Department of Commerce announced it is pulling back billions of dollars in funding for semiconductor research awarded by former President Joe Biden’s administration, which included funding for a $...

But the Trump Administration clawed that funding back in August, claiming the way Biden's Commerce Dept allocated the money violated federal law. 3/5
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ASU selected as home and partner for CHIPS and Science Act-funded national facility for semiconductor advanced packaging | ASU News Following a week where a spirited effort by the Sun Devil football team captured the nation’s attention in the Peach Bowl, it is Arizona State University’s capability as a top-tier research university...

The Biden Admin awarded billions in CHIPS Act $ to a new nonprofit that was supposed to invest in R&D. Some of that money was supposed to a new research and development facility at ASU's Research Park that was announced weeks before Biden left office. 2/5
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Arizona has a booming semiconductor industry, is currently hosting industry power players at SEMICON West and just announced a new cutting edge $270M research facility at ASU. So, why are the feds pulling out of a $1B investment at the university's Research Park? 1/5

ASU opens $270 million semiconductor research facility. But larger federal project is likely dead Arizona State University opened a new $270 million research project that officials say will put the state at the forefront in developing new semiconductor manufacturing technologies. But an even large...

ASU opens $270 million semiconductor research facility. But larger federal CHIPS Act project is likely dead, ASU Pres Michael Crow says.
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Arizonans claim new unemployment portal has payment glitches. She says it cost her car, benefits Tolleson resident Sommers Bennett says she hasn’t received unemployment payments for weeks, because of an error in the state’s new benefits system that the Arizona Department of Economic Services is a...

A Valley resident says she hasn’t received unemployment payments for weeks, because of an error in the state’s new benefits system that the Department of Economic Services is aware of but can’t seem to fix.
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Arizonans say new unemployment benefits portal is rife with glitches, errors When the Arizona Department of Economic Security launched the CACTUS unemployment system in September, it said the new tool would make it easier for people to manage their benefits. But in the month s...

When the Arizona Dept of Economic Security launched a new unemployment system, it said the tool would make it easier for people to manage benefits. But Arizonans who rely on those benefits say the portal is bogged down by glitches and other errors.
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Chino Valley bans large-scale solar and wind projects Chino Valley became the latest Arizona community to adopt rules restricting renewable energy development when the town’s council adopted a ban on new large-scale solar and wind projects.

Chino Valley became the latest Arizona community to adopt rules restricting renewable energy development when the town’s council adopted a ban on new large-scale solar and wind projects, following a trend that's worrying renewable advocates.
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Fontes takes steps to finalize Arizona Election Procedures Manual despite GOP legal threats Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes submitted a new draft of the state’s Elections Procedures Manual to the governor and attorney general for approval, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers ...

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes submitted a new draft of the state’s Elections Procedures Manual to the governor and attorney general for approval, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers that parts of the document violate election laws.

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A year after the Coyotes left, new group announces plans to bring NHL team back to Arizona A group trying to bring a professional NHL franchise back to Arizona is backed by some of the biggest names in Arizona hockey, but several big questions remain unanswered about who will provide the mo...

A group trying to bring a professional NHL franchise back to Arizona is backed by some of the biggest names in Arizona hockey, but several big questions remain unanswered about who will provide the money to create a new team and where they would play.

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Fontes refuses DOJ demands for Arizona voter information Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes continues to refuse to turn over voter data to the Department of Justice, despite months of demands and legal threats from federal officials.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes continues to refuse to turn over voter data to the Department of Justice, despite months of demands and legal threats from federal officials.

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Advocates fear third parties could cash in on uranium miners and downwinders after RECA renewal Two years ahead of what could be a final round of applications, allegations of predatory representation and solicitation are on the rise, and especially targeting tribal communities.

Advocates fear third parties could cash in on uranium miners and downwinders after RECA renewal. Important reporting from Gabriel Pietrorazio.
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Arizona regulators begin process to repeal utility energy efficiency rules Arizona regulators have started the process to repeal efficiency rules requiring the state’s largest utilities to achieve annual energy savings.

Arizona regulators have started the process to repeal efficiency rules requiring the state’s largest utilities to achieve annual energy savings.

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Regulators green light power plant near Gila Bend first approved in 2001. Critics say that's a problem The Arizona Corporation Commission paved the way for the construction of a new gas power plant near Gila Bend two decades after regulators first approved the project, drawing criticism from opponents ...

Regulators paved the way for the construction of a new gas power plant near Gila Bend first approved in 2001, drawing criticism from opponents who say the public hasn’t had a fair chance to weigh in on the plans in over 20 years.
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Arizona prison system making changes after 'common law' filings led to prisoner's release Arizona prison officials are making changes after admitting they wrongfully released prisoner David Cramer two decades early as a result of fraudulent court documents filed by his family. But Cramer’s...

AZ prison officials are making changes after admitting they wrongfully released prisoner due to fraudulent court documents filed by his family. But Cramer’s daughters continue to deny they did anything wrong, arguing his release was legal.

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Scottsdale City Council takes 1st steps toward 'Axon bill' lawsuit The Scottsdale City Council voted to take the first steps toward filing a lawsuit challenging a state law that circumvented a voter referendum and paved the way for Axon to build a new global headquar...

The Scottsdale City Council voted to take the first steps toward filing a lawsuit challenging a state law that circumvented a voter referendum and paved the way for Axon to build a new global headquarters in the city.

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Hobbs issues executive order expanding COVID-19 vaccine access in Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order Thursday to ensure Arizonans can access COVID-19 vaccines.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined other Democratic governors from around the country in issuing an executive order to expand access to COVID vaccines.

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State Bar of Arizona: Daughters of inmate released on fake documents illegally acted as lawyers The State Bar of Arizona filed a lawsuit against family members of the Arizona inmate who prison officials wrongly released from custody earlier this year, accusing them of illegally acting as attorne...

The State Bar of Arizona filed a lawsuit against family members of the Arizona inmate who prison officials wrongly released from custody earlier this year, accusing them of illegally acting as attorneys.
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Scottsdale City Council votes against suing Arizona over 'Axon bill' — for now Scottsdale will not sue the state of Arizona over legislation that paved the way for Axon to build a new headquarters in the city, for now.

Scottsdale will not sue the state of Arizona over legislation that paved the way for Axon to build a new headquarters in the city, for now. But a main critic of the project says he is prepared to sue if the city doesn't.
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And officials aren't saying how he fooled the system after years of filing fake documents that were flagged by either the Clerk's Office or judges.

The Maricopa County Clerk's Office even sent a letter to Cramer and his associates in 2019 warning them to stop or the clerk would contact law enforcement. But the Clerk's Office isn't saying whether they made good on that threat.

AZ inmate filed fake documents for years before officials say he used them to get out of prison Records show court officials were aware of David Cramer’s penchant for filing fraudulent documents for years before state prison officials blamed a forged court order for Cramer’s accidental release.

I found records showing court officials were aware of David Cramer’s penchant for filing fraudulent documents for years before state prison officials blamed a forged court order for Cramer’s accidental release.
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How an Arizona inmate tricked officials into releasing him two decades early State officials are remaining tight-lipped about how an Arizona inmate used fake court documents to secure his release from prison 20 years early, but public records and social media posts by David Cr...

State officials are remaining tight-lipped about how an Arizona inmate used fake court documents to secure his release from prison, but public records, social media and one tipster shed light on how he duped both court officials and the prison system.
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Hobbs, Diamondbacks celebrate public funding for Chase Field repairs Gov. Katie Hobbs visited Chase Field to celebrate legislation that will use state, county and local tax dollars to upgrade the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the team has yet to sign a new deal...

Gov. Katie Hobbs visited Chase Field to celebrate legislation that will use state, county and local tax dollars to upgrade the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the team has yet to sign a lease extension.

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New report reveals troubling details about an ICE facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport In the midst of the recent headlines about the awful conditions — and possible closure — at President Donald Trump’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” Arizona Mirror recently reported on a similar facility right ...

In case you missed me on KJZZ yesterday.

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2 Democrats announce joint campaign for Arizona Corporation Commission Two Democrats with roots in rural Arizona are teaming up in an attempt to flip two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, the state’s top utility regulator.

Meet two of the Democrats trying to flip seats on the all-Republican Arizona Corporation Commission.
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An Arizona inmate tricked the court, prison system into releasing him 20 years early An Arizona inmate is back in custody after filing fraudulent documents with a Maricopa County court that led a state prison to set him free decades before he was supposed to be released.

A wild story to end a wild week.
Cramer "created and filed fake minute entries with the Clerk of the Court claiming that the Presiding Judge was ordering his release," according to court docs.
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