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Congressman Biggs Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

By SE Valley Times | Dec 6, 2023

The House Judiciary Committee has taken a significant step towards ending warrantless surveillance of Americans by advancing Congressman Andy Biggs' major legislation. The committee passed H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA), with an overwhelming 35-2 vote.The PLEWSA aims to overhaul Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by requiring a warrant for all U.S. person searches. Currently, FISA 702 allows the government to intercept electronic communications of non-U.S. persons outside the United States....

Gilbert Town Council Considers Increase for Utility Rates

By SE Valley Times Report | Dec 5, 2023

Gilbert Town Council has approved the adoption of a Notice of Intent to increase utility rates and fees for water and solid waste & recycling services.

Mesa Names Richard M. Parison, Jr. Director of Arts and Culture

By SE Valley Times | Dec 5, 2023

Mesa, Dec 5 2023 - Mesa has announced the appointment of Richard M. Parison, Jr. as the City's new Arts and Culture Director. With over 30 years of experience in arts and culture leadership, Mr. Parison will be responsible for overseeing Mesa's prestigious institutions, including the i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. He will also serve as the Executive Director of the internationally acclaimed Mesa Arts Center.City Manager Chris Brady expressed his excitement about Mr. Parison's appointment, stating, "Mr. Parison is a...

America First Legal sues Mesa Public Schools, alleges transgender policy violates parental rights and statutes

By SE Valley Times | Dec 4, 2023

America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mesa Public Schools (MPS) board member Rachel Walden against the school district and MPS Superintendent Andi Fourlis, alleging violations of Arizona's Parents’ Bill of Rights and other statutes. MPS policy allows district employees to help students identify as members of the opposite sex without informing parents and promotes a policy allowing the use of opposite-sex facilities.

Which former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By SE Valley Times | Dec 2, 2023

These former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

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SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | Dec 2, 2023

The following parishes in the SE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Gilbert Ranked 2nd Fastest-Rising City in the U.S.

By SE Valley Times Report | Dec 1, 2023

Gilbert is committed to being the City of the Future, and the rest of the country is taking notice.

Mesa Police Department Holiday DUI Task Force

By SE Valley Times Report | Dec 1, 2023

The Mesa Police Department will be out in force over the holiday season looking for impaired drivers in support of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety DUI Holiday Task Force. The task force will be in force through Jan. 1, and will primarily be operational between 5pm and 3am on event nights