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Navajo County Education: 2,504 Latino students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 12, 2023

In Navajo County schools, 14.5% of students identified as Latino in the 2021-22 school year.

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Schweikert Introduces Legislation Redirecting Frozen Iranian Assets to Support Israel

By East Arizona News | Oct 11, 2023

U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) has introduced the Fortify Israel Act, a bill that aims to repurpose the $6 billion in funds recently unfrozen for Iran to support Israel in bolstering its defenses against Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. The legislation proposes that these funds be made available to Israel through a non-interest-bearing account, to be used for the procurement of weapons, equipment, and services.The bill also includes a provision stating that any current or future Iranian assets seized by the U.S. Treasury Department will be permitted for...

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Apache County Education: 791 Latino students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 11, 2023

In Apache County schools, 8.1% of students identified as Latino in the 2021-22 school year.

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Shea Blvd. Paving Project Completed Ahead of Schedule

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 10, 2023

Transportation & Streets crews wrapped up work on the Shea Blvd.

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Schweikert: 'The United States must stand on the side of freedom'

By East Arizona News | Oct 10, 2023

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert has expressed his unwavering support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In a statement, Schweikert condemned the "unprovoked attacks coordinated by Hamas terrorists against Israel" and emphasized that "the United States must stand on the side of freedom and offer unwavering support for Israel as they fight to defend their homeland."

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State legislators tour Scottsdale Water’s Advanced Water Treatment Facility

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 9, 2023

Scottsdale Water was proud to partner with the AZ Water Association Wednesday to welcome a group of state legislators on a tour of the Scottsdale Water campus, including an up-close look at the city’s Advanced Water Treatment Facility.

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City Opens New Pedestrian Underpass

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 9, 2023

The city’s newest pedestrian underpass at Shea Blvd. and 124th St. is now open to bike riders, pedestrians, and equestrians.

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East Arizona News area weekly mass times

By East Arizona News | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the East Arizona News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Schweikert Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attacks on Israel

By East Arizona News | Oct 7, 2023

U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) has issued a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks organized by Hamas against Israel. In his statement, Schweikert expressed his strong condemnation of the unprovoked and coordinated attacks, describing the violence inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians as horrific.Schweikert emphasized the importance of standing with Israel, which he referred to as "our strongest ally in the Middle East." He called on the United States to offer unwavering support for Israel as they defend their homeland.The congressman's statement...

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Navajo County Education: 71 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 7, 2023

There were 71 Asian students enrolled in Navajo County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Congressmen Demand IRS Plan to Address Concerns Over Employee Retention Tax Credit

By East Arizona News | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) have written to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, urging the agency to provide a plan to resolve concerns surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The congressmen highlight ongoing issues with fraud, a backlog of unprocessed claims, and delays in distributing the credit to eligible businesses.In their letter, Chairmen Schweikert and Smith request that the IRS address several specific concerns. They ask for details on...

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Schweikert Honors Dr. C.T. Wright at Fountain Hills Post Office Dedication Ceremony

By East Arizona News | Oct 5, 2023

Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) participated in a dedication ceremony of the Fountain Hills Post Office in honor of Dr. C.T. Wright. The ceremony recognized Dr. Wright's devotion to public service and his meaningful contributions that have left a remarkable impact on countless Arizona communities.Joined by Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey, U.S. Postal Service Arizona/New Mexico District Manager John Morgan, and Dr. Wright's niece, Dr. Olivet James-Robinson, Congressman Schweikert reflected on the life and legacy of Dr. Wright. During the ceremony, Dr....

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Smoky skies remain in Scottsdale following SRP-MIC landfill fire

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 5, 2023

Although SRP-MIC reports that the fire at their landfill has been suppressed since early Sunday, the landscaping debris continued to smolder and smoke Tuesday morning.

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Help shape the future of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 5, 2023

The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department recently kicked off its citywide master planning process.

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Schweikert: 'the solution should never be to empower the Left'

By East Arizona News | Oct 4, 2023

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert expresses his disappointment in the actions of his fellow Republican colleagues. In a historic move, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position on Tuesday. This motion was initiated by Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida.

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WIFA approves $250,000 Water Conservation grant for Scottsdale Water’s residential grass removal program

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 4, 2023

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) Board of Directors voted on Sept. 20 to approve a $250,000 grant to Scottsdale Water through the Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF).

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Navajo County districts: American indian or alaskan native students were the most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

In Navajo County districts, there were more American Indian or Alaskan Native students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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U.S. Representative David Schweikert Votes Against Continuing Appropriations Act, Expresses Concerns Over Fiscal Trajectory and Border Crisis

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) made his stance clear today as he voted against H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, which aimed to extend government funding at current levels for another 45 days. Schweikert expressed his disappointment in the bill, stating that it failed to address the nation’s worsening fiscal trajectory and unmitigated border crisis.“On Friday, Republicans put forward a fiscally responsible package to keep the government open while Congress continues to work through the...

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Schweikert Statement on Motion to Vacate

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

U.S. Congressman David Schweikert from Arizona's 1st District has expressed his disagreement with the recent vote to vacate the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a statement released on October 3, 2023, Schweikert criticized the decision made by eight Republicans to join forces with the Democrats in ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker.Schweikert condemned the move as "reckless and wrong," emphasizing that empowering the Left should never be the solution, irrespective of any policy differences that may exist among Republicans. His statement highlights...

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Apache County’s districts student body comprised mostly of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 2, 2023

American indian or alaskan native students were the most prevalent ethnicity in Apache County school districts in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education