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Maricopa
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Brazilian company is set to buy Hickman Family Farm—an Arizona egg farm that suffered severe financial losses after losing most of its chickens to infection. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Office of Economic Opportunity says Arizona employment will grow by over 454,000 jobs from 2024 to 2034—about 1.2% per year—with health care, social assistance, and construction driving gains across all counties, especially in Maricopa. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A survey from the Arizona Department of Education showed about 7% of teacher jobs for the upcoming school year are filled by substitutes and part-timers, and over 1,000 teachers left after July due to low pay and limited support—factors that have resulted in a retention rate 6% lower than the national average. Superintendent Tom Horne and Gov. Katie Hobbs urged lawmakers to send a Proposition 123 renewal bill to the ballot to boost school funding, but voters must approve it once it comes to the polls—an action seen as critical to easing the teacher shortage. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ASU law professor Karen Bradshaw said the Arizona Trail near Oak Flat shows a local debate where plans to mine copper for clean energy clash with efforts to protect natural lands and indigenous cultural sites. Environmental groups and tribal members argue that preserving sacred areas and the local climate is more important than quick resource gains—adding pressure to find lasting solutions. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona law forbids any tint on the front windshield and requires front side windows to show at least 33% light—Mesa police emphasize this rule to keep drivers and officers safe. Drivers with medical needs can get an exemption from the MVD by proving their condition with a doctor’s note. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County health officials said that a measles-positive visitor attended a sold-out Tate McRae concert at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 5 — a high-risk event — and also stayed at Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown. Officials advise those who attended these events to monitor their health until November 27 — checking for symptoms and vaccination status — to seek timely care. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona lawmakers and health experts formed a study committee to examine whether Medicaid should cover obesity drugs like Ozempic after recent cost-cutting measures. The committee will send recommendations to the Legislature by the end of the year (a step that could help reduce future treatment costs). KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham urged local businesses to support the team by developing sponsorship deals—he suggested a 'cardiac burger' could help players earn more money and boost business as the team will face Colorado on Nov. 22 in Boulder. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Monday, Nov. 17 that he did not worry about hot seat rumors and focused on his players' commitment after the team's 41-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He pointed to a high penalty count—costing them key yardage—and said the coaching staff will work to improve before the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23. The Arizona Republic
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