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Maricopa
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen years ago, a group of teens gathered for a town hall on civil discourse and reporters caught up with some of them today to see how their views and lives have changed—capturing shifts in local dialogue. 12 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart and Sam’s Club now offer same-day delivery of refrigerated drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — in the Phoenix area using insulated UV light resistant packaging for safe transport. Sam’s Club gives Plus members free delivery if orders are placed before 2 p.m. while lower level members pay $12. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new documentary titled 'The Librarians' explores censorship as recent bills and pilot programs in Maricopa spark concerns over library book selections—directed by Kim A. Snyder, it will screen Tuesday at Loft Cinemas in Tucson. The film highlights how rising fears among librarians over First Amendment rights have emerged in response to increasing legislative actions. KJZZ
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said there is nothing in the law that stops political candidates from using campaign funds for personal security and he will not file finance complaints for such spending—Aaron Thacker noted that bipartisan support for these measures comes after recent political violence. KJZZ
- ➤ Federal agencies will operate with limited staff during a government shutdown while key benefits like Social Security, Medicare, and veteran services continue, though programs such as SNAP and WIC may see delays if the shutdown lasts over one or two weeks—state and local services like passport processing and small business loans could also be affected. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Residents are encouraged to sign up to speak at a city council meeting to share their views on local issues—Taylor Seely of The Republic explains how to register. This effort gives community members a chance to influence local decisions. The Arizona Republic
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Queen Creek seller must fix the swimming pool motor under the Arizona REALTORS contract—because the buyer sent repair requests on day 14 after a 10-day inspection window—while the cracked bathroom tiles do not need to be fixed. The Arizona Republic
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