Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
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🏛️ Government
Arizona lawmakers advanced a bill that lets Maricopa County voters decide whether to renew the jail tax that pays for jail construction, maintenance, and operation.
The one-fifth cent tax raised $270 million in 2024—expires in 2027 and may be reduced by county supervisors before Gov. Hobbs considers the bill.
Tomorrow, a U.S. District judge in Phoenix will hear Apache Stronghold’s plea to stop the federal government from completing a land swap for a copper mine at Oak Flat—an area considered sacred by local Native communities east of Phoenix.
The group asks that work be delayed until the Supreme Court reviews a related religious rights case.
Real ID enforcement for domestic travel begins May 7, so travelers must present a Real ID or an acceptable alternative such as a passport — those without a Real ID will face extra screening at TSA checkpoints.
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises applying for the Arizona Travel ID at least two weeks before flying to avoid delays.
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Mother's Day Paint & Brunch Festival
11 AM – 2 PM — Central Arizona College — Early Bird Tickets $3+ — Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, paint, and family-friendly activities.
Maricopa Memorial Day 5K
1:30-3 p.m. — Copper Sky Recreation Center — Registration required — Participate in a fun run that supports community health and camaraderie.
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