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News from June 2023

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Did Navajo County students fail their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022?

By SE Valley Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 7,437 Navajo County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gilbert Town Council to Consider Short-Term Rental Fees

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

This August, the Gilbert Town Council will consider a new fee structure for short-term rentals operating within the town.

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Local Leaders Praise Stanton’s Success in Including Arizona Priorities in Aviation Reauthorization Bill

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

Rep. Greg Stanton secured funds for airport infrastructure projects and control tower staffing improvements to improve capacity and safety at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, which cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this week.

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State Rep. Jacqueline Parker: 'Every time you fill up your tank, remember there’s an extra dollar/gallon because of Hobbs & the radical democrats who want you to eat bugs & have no private property & no cars'

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

State Rep. Jacqueline Parker (R-AZ) criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs (R-Ariz.) for the price of gasoline in Arizona.

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AASA: How many Maricopa County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By SE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 330,830 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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ACT: How many Maricopa County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By SE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 51,292 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Cindy Ornstein, Director of Arts and Culture, Retires After 13 Years Leaving Legacy of Artistic Growth in Mesa

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Cindy Ornstein is retiring after 13 years as the City of Mesa's Director of Arts and Culture and Executive Director of Mesa Arts Center. A national search is in process for Ornstein's successor

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Stanton-Shaped Bipartisan Aviation Bill Advances, Includes Expanded Protections for Consumers and Disabled Passengers

By SE Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years by a unanimous 63-0 vote.

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Maricopa County: 59% of students failed their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022

By SE Valley Times | Jun 19, 2023

There were 50,132 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Maricopa County: 57.1% of students failed their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022

By SE Valley Times | Jun 19, 2023

There were 328,332 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Stanton, Molinaro Introduce Bipartisan ADAPT Act to Improve Air Travel Experience for People with Disabilities

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Representatives Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) this week introduced the bipartisan Access and Dignity for All People who Travel (ADAPT) Act to improve the air travel experience for millions of people with disabilities.

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Entertainment and Patriotic Programs Set for AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

The AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom on July 4 features 2 outdoor stages for entertainment and patriotic programs and additional unique patriotic programs that are out of the heat and inside the Mesa Convention Center. Details at azcelebrationoffreedom.com

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Gilbert Police June 18 Investigation - Shooting Call

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Gilbert Police Department arrested a suspect Monday evening in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jacob Carlson that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 18th, 2023. Due to the suspect being a juvenile, the name will not be released at this time.

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Gilbert Police Department June 18 Investigation - Stabbing Call

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Gilbert Police Department arrested 36-year-old Dennis Fernando Pacheco on Tuesday, June 20th, for charges related to his alleged involvement in the stabbing of 22-year-old Isaiah Panez that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 18th, 2023.

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Mesa Asks You to be Monsoon Ready

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

Mesa asks you to be ready for monsoon season. You are reminded to check on older and homebound neighbors and have an evacuation plan and disaster kit. For more, visit mesaaz.gov/storm

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SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | Jun 17, 2023

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

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5 Tips for Summer Watering

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

Warmer temperatures can bring high water bills and stressed plants.

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Mesa is an All-America City

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

City awarded the prestigious national recognition for youth engagement programs

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Applications Open June 21 for Gilbert Fire & Rescue’s First Cadet Program

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department (GFRD) is gearing up to launch its first cadet program with applications opening on Wednesday, June 21.

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Mayor Brigette Peterson: 'Gilbert is Well-Positioned to Continue to Develop and Thrive'

By SE Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

"On June 1st, the Governor’s office released the updated Phoenix Active Management Area Groundwater Model which showed a shortfall in groundwater available to meet already planned demands throughout the Valley.