AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire Watch: Arizona fire officials are tightening restrictions again as hot, dry conditions and active incidents strain crews. Starting Tuesday, June 30 at 8 a.m., Stage 2 fire restrictions kick in on State Trust lands in Coconino, Gila, Maricopa and Pinal, with Stage 2 also staying in place in Apache, La Paz, Navajo and Yuma; campfires, target shooting and fireworks are banned, and equipment rules get stricter. Public Safety & Tragedy: Three firefighters were killed fighting a major blaze near the Colorado-Utah line; officials identified Nick Hutcherson of Glendale, Arizona, plus two others. Local Crime Update: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says the latest Nancy Guthrie ransom note is a hoax, urging the public to ignore crypto demands while the FBI keeps investigating her disappearance. Energy & Permitting: A new DOI memo could raise permitting risk for solar and wind projects on federal and private lands, putting billions in investment uncertainty. Elections: The Supreme Court ruled states can count late-arriving mailed ballots if they’re postmarked by Election Day. Business/Tech: Uber and Waymo have ended their Phoenix robotaxi partnership, with Uber seeking a new partner.
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