Flagstaff

Flagstaff Policing Discussion Slated For Monday

Senate Bill Would Bar Driver License Suspensions For Unpaid Traffic Violations

The Arizona Legislature has approved a measure that would restrict the state from suspending an individual’s driver license due to unpaid civil traffic violations. The protection applies to drivers with a non-commercial license. S.B. 1551 was proposed by Sen. Paul Boyer and received bipartisan support. The legislation will now head to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk to be signed into law.

Today is March 31 — declared Cesar Chavez Day by former President Barack Obama to commemorate the Arizona-born activist and labor rights organizer. Chavez, who was born near Yuma, co-founded what is now the United Farm Workers of America. Grandson Andres Chavez will discuss his grandfather’s work at a virtual event through Northern Arizona University.

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The Flagstaff City Council says the local COVID-19 mask mandate will remain in place despite an executive order yesterday from Governor Doug Ducey preventing towns, cities and counties from enforcing them.

Navajo Nation Reports No COVID-19 Deaths 3 Days In A Row