Arizona governor signs law for state to keep unclaimed crypto

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing the US state to keep unclaimed crypto and establish a “Bitcoin Reserve Fund” that won’t use any taxpayer money or state funds. Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law on May 7, which allows …

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Jimmies softball facing off against Arizona Christian in Oregon

JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown softball team officially has their first round opponent in the 2025 NAIA Softball National Tournament. The No. 4-seeded Jimmies will be facing off against No. 5-seeded Arizona Christian University at noon on Monday, …

Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley testifies in Alabama murder trial

Arizona guard Jaden Bradley testified at an Alabama murder trial Wednesday, reportedly telling a jury that he and former teammate Darius Miles tried to pull away Michael Davis from a confrontation that led to a deadly shooting in January 2023. Bradley was …

Arizona passes new law to deal with a shortage of physicians

A new law in Arizona aims to help address the state’s doctor shortage. Senate Bill 1727 requires the medical schools at Arizona universities to enhance transparency and support for in-state students in their admissions processes. Moreover, medical schools …

Protest encampments at Arizona universities now a state crime

PHOENIX — It's going to become a state crime for protesters, and others, to set up encampments at state universities, despite some concerns a new law is unnecessary. Gov. Katie Hobbs penned her approval Wednesday to legislation that will require school …

Arizona passes bill to establish Bitcoin reserve after vetoing separate crypto legislation

Key Takeaways Arizona has officially enacted House Bill 2749, creating a state-managed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. The fund, however, holds unclaimed digital assets and staking rewards. Share this article Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has …

Arizona sisters’ Vatican City trip coincides with election of pope

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two tourists who grew up in Arizona are getting an unexpected look at history in Rome. Mary Kumble and Stephanie Brugger booked tickets to visit the Vatican months ago. Their visit to Vatican City just happened to coincide with the …

Retired officers now eligible to serve as school officers in Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed House Bill 2074, expanding Arizona’s School Safety Program and broadening the pool for eligible officers who can serve in schools. The new legislation allows schools to hire retired officers who left in good …

Brewery in Flagstaff among 5 Arizona winners at World Beer Cup

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — Several Arizona breweries won big in a world beer competition this year, including a brewery in Flagstaff. The World Beer Cup is considered the Olympics of beer competitions, and Arizona had five breweries statewide that placed. …