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October 2013
There could be another delay in merger of American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways. The Justice Department is asking for a delay in the trial over the merger, because of the shutdown of the federal government.
October 01, 2013
While the federal government is
shutdown, AAA warns travelers will have to wait longer for a passport or
change their plans entirely. AAA’s Stephanie Dembowski said the shutdown will
definitely snag travel in and out of the country.
October 01, 2013
With the national parks shutting down Tuesday, Arizona’s state parks
are preparing to pick up the slack. Spokeswoman Ellen Bilbrey said they are
getting ready for an influx of people who have had their camping plans upset.
October 01, 2013
Arizonans are driving fewer miles these days, and technology
and ride-sharing programs are making it easier to get around without relying
on a car. A report released Tuesday
by the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund said Arizonans have reduced their driving by
more than 9 percent per person since 2006.
October 01, 2013
Arizona Game and Fish is offering up to $1,000 in reward
money for information leading to an arrest in a javelina poaching incident over
the weekend in the mountains west of Tucson.
Spokesman Mark Hart said the animal was killed with a bow and arrow.
October 01, 2013
The Arizona Department of Transportation says recent improvements
to the design of the servicearizona.com website should make it easier to skip
a visit to the MVD for many common transactions. ADOT spokesman Harold
Saunders said you will be able to get the answers you need without paying any
more.
October 01, 2013
Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 20 more
workers at a Phoenix janitorial business for identity theft. Sheriff Joe Arpaio
said deputies conducted the raid at Proserve, the same company it raided in
August, arresting four suspects for stealing IDs.
October 01, 2013
The federal government
shutdown has furloughed employees, forced some agency websites to go dark,
and delayed funding for social services. The standoff is likely to hurt needy
Arizonans. Many
of Arizona’s 42,000 federal employees are considered essential and will still
be showing up to work -- people like members of the military and border agents.
October 01, 2013