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09/30/2026 · Chandler
The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day
Before you answer that text, accept that favor, or volunteer for one more thing, try a tiny pause. It can keep an automatic “sure” from becoming an afternoon of resentment.
The Trick That Makes Shakespeare’s Summer Last Forever
Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18” begins as a compliment and ends as a dare to time itself. Its secret is not that summer is beautiful—it’s that summer is unreliable.
09/28/2026
The Most Radical Kind of Help Is Paying Attention
Simone Weil’s famous line about attention is often served as a gentler synonym for focus. It is stranger—and more useful—than that: she believed attention was a form of moral generosity.
09/28/2026
Washington’s Loudest Week Has a Quiet Bill
The White House keeps selling speed, Congress keeps selling certainty, and households keep paying for the gap between them. The week’s biggest story sits where tariffs, budget cuts, and shaky consumer confidence meet.
09/28/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has Gone Too Far
I have nothing against Van Gogh. I have something against being trapped inside a screensaver while a DJ whispers about “healing.” The immersive art craze deserves a little less reverence and a lot more fluorescent lighting.
09/28/2026
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring
Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.
09/30/2026
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View allGovernor Hobbs Announces Appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to Maricopa County Superior Court
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Commissioner Keys-Nunes has served as court commissioner in the court’s Family Department since 2025. Prior to his appointment as a court commissioner, Commissioner Keys-Nunes was in private practice, where he gained experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, and juvenile law. He also served on the Arizona Foster Care Review Board for over four years prior to his appointment as a court commissioner, and for 12 years as an officer and detective in the Phoenix Police Department prior to becoming an attorney. Commissioner Rhoades was appointed as a court commissioner in 2023, and has served in the court’s Probate and Family Departments. Prior to joining the court, Commissioner Rhoades served for seven years as a practicing attorney in the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. He was a public school teacher before beginning his legal career. Mr. Whitaker has served in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office since 2020, first as senior litigation counsel in the Consumer Protection Division and Solicitor General’s Office and subsequently as Unit Chief in the Solicitor General’s Special Litigation Section. He was previously a litigation associate at Osborn Maledon, P.A. Mr. Whitaker has served as a judge pro tempore on the Maricopa County Superior Court in a volunteer capacity since 2025, and on the Chandler Citizens’ Panel for Review of Police Complaints and Use of Force since 2022. “I am proud to appoint these three outstanding attorneys and public servants to the bench,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Each has demonstrated superb legal knowledge and abilities, in addition to a passion for helping others and their communities. I am confident they will serve the people of Arizona well in their new roles.” The appointments are to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Judges Dean M. Fink, Michael D. Gordon, and Joan M. Sinclair.
When You Know, You Know
Knowing gives you the power to live as your true self because when you know, you know. Maricopa County is among the 50 local jurisdictions in the United States that made up nearly half of new HIV diagnoses in 2016 and 2017. Knowing Frees You When you know your HIV status, you have the freedom to live as your true self. Getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have HIV. HIV testing is easy! There are several locations all over Arizona where you can receive a free HIV test. You can even take an at-home test, in the comfort of your own space, on your time. You can be guided in the right direction to treatment or preventative care, based on your HIV status. When to gettested Should I get tested for HIV? I think I've beenexposed Everyone aged 13 to 64 should get tested for HIV at least once in their life. If you are sexually active, you should get tested more often. Click on the arrows to find out more. When to get tested You should get tested at least once a year if you continue to engage in any of the following behaviors: You have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection, like Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, and/or Syphilis. You’re a man who has had sex with another man. You’ve had sex with a partner who has HIV. You’ve had more than one partner since your last HIV test. You’ve shared needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs. You’ve exchanged sex for drugs or money. You’ve had sex with anyone who has done anything listed above or with someone whose sexual history you don’t know. I think I’ve been exposed You may be eligible to start taking medication which can stop a new HIV infection. This is called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). PEP must be taken within 72 hours of exposure. To get started on PEP right away, go to a clinic or emergency room. Or call the PEP hotline at 602-241-6100. Find a testing location near you Get Tested for HIV Today Find out what’s involved Knowing who you are is Powerful. So is knowing your HIV status. Testing Locations Locate Services - HIV prevention, care, and resources throughout Arizona. Developed and maintained by Aunt Rita’s Foundation, HIVAZ is dedicated to providing accurate, thorough information to Arizona residents. Find out what’s involved You can have a blood or saliva test. Free home test kits are available in Arizona. Get one now Different types of HIV tests: Type | Blood | Saliva | Approximate Window period1 --- | --- | --- | --- Standard | x | | 18-45 days Fingerstick | x | | 18-90 days Oral Swab | | x | 23-90 days Self Test Kits | x | x | 23-90 days 1 Window period: the time between when a person may have been exposed to HIV and when a test can tell for sure whether a person has HIV. Negative (Non-Reactive)? What does my result mean? Positive (Reactive)? Knowing gives you the power to live as your true self. Negative (Non-Reactive)? This most always means you are not living with HIV. If you have engaged in risk behaviors during the month prior to your test, you should speak to someone about retesting. Ask someone now. To stay negative, get linked to PrEP. Find PrEP now! Condoms work very well to prevent HIV and other STIs. Get free condoms! If you use needles or syringes, use new needles and equipment each time. Don’t share anything. Avoid buying needles on the street, even if they look new. Learn more here! Positive (Reactive)? Confirming an HIV diagnosis involves a series of tests. You may be given a follow-up test to confirm you are living with HIV. You can still live a normal, healthy life with HIV, but you must seek care! If you’re diagnosed with HIV, start treatment right away. Treatment has been shown to reduce a person's chance of transmitting the virus to others. See a list of places that can get you linked for treatment to live your best life with HIV. Resources To learn more about HIV check out these resources. All things HIV in Arizona HIV Testing info from CDC Free Condoms Home Test Kit Delivery Harm Reduction/ Needle Exchange Arizona Department of Health Services 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Operating hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed weekends and state holidays. General Public Information 602-542-1025 602-542-0883 About us | Org chart | Careers Employees | Contact us | Media Individuals with hearing or speech challenges, please call 711 for Relay. Data & Communications • Request Information, Records, or Data • Connect with ADHS Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse, & Misconduct Sign up for email updates
Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Board of Regents Announce Genetic Viability Study For Salt River Horse Herd
Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Board of Regents Announce Genetic Viability Study For Salt River Horse Herd | Office of the Arizona Governor Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Board of Regents Announce Genetic Viability Study For Salt River Horse Herd News Release August 31, 2026 Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Board of Regents announced a $325,000 grant to fund a comprehensive genetic viability study of the Salt River Horse Herd, pairing state university researchers with natural resource managers to protect the herd’s long-term health. The announcement comes after the Arizona Board of Regents voted unanimously in favor of funding the study as a part of their Regents’ Grant program.The study will be conducted jointly by genetics and horse researchers at Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona along with assistance from federal wild horse experts at the US Geological Survey. To ensure scientists can establish an accurate baseline, the Department of Agriculture has paused herd removals under the current management plan for 2026 and 2027 while research is underway.Data gathered during the two-year study will provide the Arizona Department of Agriculture with science-based findings to assist in their herd management decisions.“Arizona’s Salt River horses are a beloved part of our state's heritage, and they deserve management that protects the herd for generations to come while preserving the natural ecosystem they rely on,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Partnering with our world-class state universities will give us the independent data we need to make informed and responsible decisions.”"The Regents' Grant program puts the research expertise of Arizona's public university faculty to work on important challenges facing our state," said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear. "Arizonans care deeply about the Salt River Horse Herd, and this research will give the Arizona Department of Agriculture sound, science-based data so that any decision about the herd's future is made carefully, transparently and grounded in evidence."Read more about the study approved by ABOR here. ### PreviousGovernor Hobbs Announces Appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to Maricopa County Superior Court Next Governor’s Office Opens Arizona Game And Fish Commission Application Governor Hobbs Offices of the Governor News Priorities and Accomplishments Connect Stay In Touch I am a member of the press. Yes No Office of the Governor1700 W. Washington St.Phoenix, AZ 85007602-542- 4331[email protected]azgovernor.gov
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