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07/12/2026 · Greenlee & Graham Region

Mangione Faces Court Hearing as Legal Defense Takes Shape

Luigi Mangione appeared in court this week as his legal team prepared defense arguments in the case involving the death of a health insurance company executive. Legal analysts identified psychiatric defense as a potential strategy in the state-level prosecution.

07/12/2026

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U.S. and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have reached a deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting from multiple news organizations. The agreement halts ongoing military operations between the two countries and restores a critical shipping corridor.

07/12/2026

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Fire breaks out at Kyiv monastery following overnight attack

A fire broke out at the Kyiv Perchersk Lavra monastery early Wednesday following an overnight barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital. The monastery, founded in 1051, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

07/12/2026

Politics

Supreme Court Removes Evidence Standard for Green Card Reentry Denials

The Supreme Court sided with the federal government in a case involving Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese permanent resident charged with trademark counterfeiting. The decision eliminates a judicial requirement that immigration officers have strong evidence of criminal conduct before denying reentry to green card holders.

07/12/2026

Politics

Supreme Court Says Tax Sale Price Sets Compensation for Home Seizures

The Supreme Court ruled that when a county seizes and sells a home for unpaid taxes, the owner is entitled only to the surplus from that tax sale price—not the property's later market value. The court sent the case back to determine if the county's procedures were fair.

07/12/2026

Business

Analysts Expect Price Increases to Persist Beyond Iran Conflict

Fighting in the region has disrupted supplies of fuel, fertilizer, food and other goods, prompting analysts to predict that elevated prices will outlast the current conflict.

07/12/2026

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Graham County Supervisors to Meet July 3rd: Agenda Includes New Ordinances, Infrastructure Updates

GRAHAM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR SESSION AGENDA DATE: July 3, 2024 TIME: 8:00 AM LOCATION: Graham County Administration Building, 901 W. 14th Street, Safford, AZ ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CALL TO THE PUBLIC (Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Please state your name and address.) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. Approval of minutes from the June 19, 2024, Regular Session. B. Approval of Accounts Payable Summary for June 26, 2024. C. Approval of Payroll Summary for June 21, 2024. 6. SUPERVISOR'S AGENDA A. Discussion and potential action regarding County Road maintenance requests. B. Update on the Graham County Jail expansion project. 7. DEPARTMENT HEADS' AGENDA A. Sheriff's Office: Update on recent crime statistics and community policing initiatives. B. Public Works: Report on upcoming infrastructure projects and road closures. C. Health Department: Presentation on public health initiatives and upcoming clinics. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary) A. Legal advice regarding potential litigation. 9. ACTION ITEMS A. Consider and approve Resolution 2024-XX regarding a new county ordinance. B. Authorize the County Manager to sign a contract for IT services. 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT

Graham County Supervisors to Discuss FY25 Budget, Road Maintenance at May 15th Meeting

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GRAHAM COUNTY AGENDA DATE: May 15, 2024 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: Graham County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 901 W. Main Street, Safford, AZ 85546 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2024 Meeting B. Approval of Warrants C. Approval of Personnel Actions VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Possible Action: FY 2025 Budget Proposals B. Discussion and Possible Action: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Safford for Road Maintenance C. Discussion and Possible Action: Zoning Variance Request - Parcel #123-45-678 VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Gila River Flood Control Project VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary) X. ADJOURNMENT

Graham County Board of Supervisors: Your Guide to Local Government Information

Graham County Board of County Commissioners Welcome to the Graham County Board of County Commissioners. This site provides access to public information for the Graham County Board of County Commissioners. You can find agendas, minutes, resolutions, and other official documents here. We encourage all residents to stay informed about the important work of your county government. Quick Links: * Current Year Agendas * Past Year Agendas * Current Year Minutes * Past Year Minutes * Resolutions Contact Information: Graham County Administration Building 123 Main Street Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: (520) 123-4567 Email: [email protected]