The state's statutory deadline for certifying midterm election results fell on the same day.
Earlier that day, county officials voted to
delay certifying election results until Dec.
2.
AZ must certify results for the state by Dec.
8 whether all counties have done so or not.
Absent this Court’s intervention, the Secretary will have no choice but to complete the statewide canvass by December 8 without Cochise County’s votes included, Via lawsuit.
Thus, the Board’s inaction not only violates the plain language of the statute, but also undermines a basic tenet of free and fair elections in this state: ensuring that every Arizonan’s voice is heard, Via lawsuit.
NBC News reports that Ann English, the only Democrat on the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, said, "there is no reason for us to delay.".
We have been presented materials that was asked for at the last meeting from both sides, and I feel that you both have the information necessary in order to make this decision, Ann English, Cochise County Board of Supervisors Member, via NBC News.
Democratic Party Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been voted out of the powerful foreign affairs committee by the Republican-majority House of Representatives. The move was quickly condemned by the White House. US House of Representatives Republicans ousted Omar from the high-profile committee over remarks widely condemned as anti-semitic, two years after Democrats removed two Republicans from committee assignments.
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House Votes Ilhan Omar , off Foreign Affairs Committee.
Fox News reports that the House voted 218-211
to remove Omar from the committee on Jan. 2.
Republicans had previously vowed to go through with the removal because of alleged antisemitic and anti-American comments Omar had previously made.
Representative Omar, by her own words,
has disqualified herself from serving on the Committee on Foreign Affairs, a panel that
is viewed by nations around the world as speaking for Congress on matters of international importance and national security, Foreign Affairs Committee, via four-page resolution.
Fox News reports that Democrats and Omar accused
the GOP of racism and hypocrisy, claiming they are only targeting "Democrats for questionable behavior.".
I am Muslim, I am an immigrant, and interestingly, from Africa. Is anyone surprised that I am being targeted? , Rep. Ilhan Omar, via statement.
Is anyone surprised that I am somehow deemed unworthy to speak about American foreign policy, or that they see me as a powerful voice that needs to be silenced?, Rep. Ilhan Omar, via statement.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Omar
and dismissed Republican claims of consistency regarding the representative's dismissal.
Consistency? There is nothing consistent with the Republican Party’s continued attack, except for the racism and incitement of violence against women of color in this body. , Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, via statement.
This is about targeting women of color in the United States of America, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, via statement.
Rep. Gregory Meeks also came to Omar's defense.
Why is this member being targeted today? Could it be the way
that she looks? Could it be
her religious practices? , Rep. Gregory Meeks, via statement.
Because it’s clear if she were on
the other side of the aisle, we would
not be having this debate today, Rep. Gregory Meeks, via statement
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Millions of Americans Will , Lose Benefits When COVID , National Emergency Ends in May.
On May 11, President Joe Biden's
administration intends to end COVID-19
national and public health emergencies.
CNN reports that the decision by the White House
means that many Americans will have to start
paying for COVID testing and treatment. .
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
This wind down would align
with the Administration’s previous
commitments to give at least
60 days’ notice prior to termination
of the (public health emergency), White House statement, via CNN.
The decision will also end enhanced
social safety net benefits put in place to help
minimize the impact of the pandemic on the nation.
People will have to start paying some
money for things they didn’t have to pay
for during the emergency. That’s the main
thing people will start to notice, Jen Kates, Senior vice president
at the Kaiser Family Foundation, via CNN.
CNN reports that the U.S. government has been looking to
shift COVID care to the commercial market since 2022,
partly due to Congress not authorizing additional funds.
Starting in March of 2020, states had been
barred from kicking people off Medicaid
amid the public health emergency. .
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible. .
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible.
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California Holds Out on Agreement , to Cut Colorado River Water Use.
'The Guardian' reports that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation previously called on states that rely on water from the Colorado River to come up with ideas to conserve 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water.
The mid-August deadline proposed by the bureau lapsed, but some of those states have since reconvened and reached a consensus. .
'The Guardian' reports that six western states have agreed on a plan to dramatically cut use of Colorado River water.
However, California, which has the largest allocation of Colorado River water, is holding out.
State officials say they'll devise their own plan.
California remains focused on practical solutions that can be implemented now to protect volumes of water in storage without driving conflict and litigation, JB Hamby, chair of the Colorado River Board of California, via statement.
But Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have decided to work together.
The states wish to raise water levels where reductions
would occur at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, effectively
creating a protective buffer for the reservoirs.
The model would also focus on water accounting
to ensure that water stored in Lake Mead by the
Lower Basin states is available for future use. .
The actions would reportedly result in
2 million acre-feet reductions in the
Lower Basin and smaller cuts in the Upper Basin.
'The Guardian' reports that an acre-foot of water is enough to supply two to three American households each year
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Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Now, the Chiefs and Eagles will go head
to head in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.
It's the first time the Eagles have made it to the Super Bowl since the 2017-2018 season.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
Meanwhile, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes seeks to become the first-ever Black quarterback to take home multiple Super Bowl titles.
The Chiefs won against the 49ers in 2020.
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Feb. 12
at 6:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium
in Glendale, Arizona.
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show, .
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show,
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Predictions Remain Grim , For Lake Mead , Despite Heavy Rains .
'Newsweek' reports that water levels at Lake Mead
have continued to rise over the past week,
however, the predictions for 2023 remain dire.
At the beginning of January,
the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam
on the Colorado River was at 1,044.69 feet.
As of January 24, following weeks of heavy
rainfall across California and Nevada, water levels
rose just over a foot, reaching 1,045.99 feet. .
The heavy rains came amid
one of the most severe droughts
the region has ever experienced. .
'Newsweek' reports that these
droughts have been impacting
the region since 2000.
States that include Nevada, Arizona,
California and Utah are all using water resources
faster than they can be replenished.
States that include Nevada, Arizona,
California and Utah are all using water resources
faster than they can be replenished.
Consequently, water levels, at Lake Mead, are rapidly decreasing.
Over 25 million people , rely upon the reservoir , to supply water to the region.
'Newsweek' reports that the Hoover Dam, which supplies
power for surrounding communities, will be unable
to operate once the reservoir falls to around 895 feet.
Lake Mead's water levels reached an all-time low
of 1,040 feet in July 2022, and projections suggest
that 2023 could see water levels continue to fall.
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US Sets Aside , $490 Million For , Wildfire Mitigation Efforts.
NBC reports that the United States government
is boosting its efforts to protect vulnerable
areas of the country from devastating wildfires.
On January 19, the Agriculture Department
announced that $490 million will be earmarked
for projects aimed at reducing fire risks. .
The funding will be used for wildfire
mitigation efforts in Arizona, California,
Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Last year, $440 million in funds from
Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law was
set aside for wildfire mitigation projects.
Last year, $440 million in funds from
Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law was
set aside for wildfire mitigation projects.
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,
the additional resources will help protect up
to 45 million acres of land in the western U.S.
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,
the additional resources will help protect up
to 45 million acres of land in the western U.S.
This expanse includes 134 high-risk
areas where wildfires pose a significant
risk to communities and infrastructure.
According to the USDA's Wildfire Crisis
Strategy, 250 of these high-risk "firesheds"
exist across the western U.S.
We expect and anticipate
that around 200 communities
in the western U.S. will see
a mitigated wildfire risk as a result, Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, via NBC.
NBC reports that ongoing "megadrought"
conditions have left states vulnerable to
the year-round threat of wildfires. .
NBC reports that ongoing "megadrought"
conditions have left states vulnerable to
the year-round threat of wildfires. .
We also factored into this determination
the most current predictive science and
research that will allow us to determine
where risks are highest. It’s not a matter
of whether or not a forest will burn.
It’s just a matter of when and where, Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, via NBC
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Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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California's politicians remain deeply divided on gun control as the state sees its third mass shooting in little over a week. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom accused California congressman and leader of the house Kevin McCarthy of remaining largely silent on the issue.
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Ben Savage, Registers As Democrat , for California House Seat.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
Earlier in January,
Savage announced his
engagement to Tessa Angermeier.
Currently, the 30th District
seat is held by longtime
Democrat Adam Schiff.
Schiff is reportedly seen as a possible
candidate to succeed Senator Diane Feinstein
once she decides to step down. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
According to the actor's website,
Savage campaigned on the platforms of
community safety, housing and homelessness.
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004.
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004
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