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The Washington Huskies saw one of their few remaining uncommitted targets in the 2027 class go elsewhere on Thursday afternoon when three-star cornerback Evan Mack announced his commitment to Jedd Fischs former program, the Arizona Wildcats.
The 6-foot-3, 175-pound product of Crean Lutheran High School in Southern California chose coach Brent Brennans team out of a final three that also included the Huskies and Arizona State, after official visits to all three programs.
After taking an unofficial visit to Seattle for spring practice in April, Mack took his first official visit, a trip to Arizona State, on May 1.
Then, he returned to Montlake on June 5, before wrapping things up in Tucson on June 19, which made enough of an impact for the Wildcats to win the battle for his services.
As a junior, the nations No.
613 overall prospect and No.
64 cornerback, according to the 247Sports Composite, tallied 49 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions, while showcasing the promising athleticism and ball skills that secondary coach John Richardson is looking for on the outside.
If he were to have chosen the Huskies, Mack, who has plenty of room to add weight to his frame for the physicality of the Big Ten, wouldve had a long route to the field.
Behind projected starters Dylan Robinson and Emmanuel Karnley, who both have eligibility to return in 2027, Washingtons coaching staff is expecting a contribution from four-star freshman Rahsjon Duncan on the outside, while his classmate Jeron Jones and sophomore Elias Johnson both stood out during spring practice.
The Huskies currently have one commit at cornerback in three-star Maurice Williams; however, the Huskies also hold several projections to reel in coveted four-star IMG Academy product Censere Gaylord.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year.
Coury officially assumed the chairmanship during a ceremonial passing of the gavel at the Chambers June 26 board meeting.
She succeeds Ted Geisler, president and CEO of APS, who served as board chair over the past two years.
As chair, Coury will lead the Chambers board while helping guide the organizations efforts to advance policies that strengthen Arizonas economy, improve the states business climate, and promote long-term prosperity.
It is an incredible honor to serve as chair of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Coury said.
I want to thank my fellow board members for the confidence theyve placed in me, and Im grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Chambers outstanding team.
The Chamber has long been one of Arizonas most effective and respected advocates on behalf of the states job creators, and I look forward to building on that legacy as we continue working to make Arizona the best place in the nation to live, work, and do business.
Coury has served on the Chambers board for several years.
She previously chaired the Public Affairs Committee and most recently served as chair-elect.
In her role at Arizona Complete Health, she oversees one of the states leading health plans and has been a prominent voice on issues involving healthcare access, workforce development, and Arizonas economic competitiveness.
Monica is an exceptional leader whose collaborative approach, strategic vision, and deep commitment to Arizona make her the ideal person to lead our board, said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
She understands that a strong economy depends on smart public policy, and she has consistently brought thoughtful leadership and sound judgment to the Chamber.
I look forward to working closely with Monica as we continue advancing policies that help Arizona employers create jobs, invest, and grow.
Seiden also thanked Geisler for his leadership during a period that included significant legislative successes and continued growth for the Chamber.
Ted has been an outstanding chairman, a trusted partner, and a friend, Seiden said.
His steady leadership, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Arizonas economic future have helped position the Chamber for continued success.
We are grateful for his service and look forward to his continued counsel and involvement on our board.
The Chamber also installed the following governing board officers: - Chair-elect: Jimmy Lindblom, Willmeng Construction - Vice-chair, audit & finance: Don Isaacson, Isaacson Law Firm - Vice-chair, manufacturing: Angela Creedon, Intel The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is Arizonas leading statewide business advocacy organization, representing employers of every size and industry across the state.
The Chambers mission is to advance Arizonas competitiveness through policies that foster economic growth, job creation, and opportunity for all Arizonans.
Records: Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead by Arizona doctor GILBERT, AZ An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a Gilbert hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by an Arizona doctor, according to police records.
A police report and body camera video reviewed by the ABC15 Investigators show that two Gilbert police officers saw signs of life multiple times, but the toddler was still taken to the hospitals cold room, which is also considered to be the morgue.
One officer wrote in the police report that the baby was pronounced dead in error by the Mercy Gilbert doctor even after a tense exchange about a pulse possibly being detected.
The 18-month-old was rushed to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center after he was found inside the familys pool on Super Bowl Sunday in February.
It has taken months for the Gilbert police to release public records related to the near-drowning.
The ABC15 Investigators reviewed a half dozen body camera videos, including videos from the initial drowning scene and videos inside the hospital.
Most of the videos are heavily blurred, and most of the audio has been muted, but one critical moment was captured between the doctor and the officer.
According to the police report, the officer wrote that a nurse in another room said: I have a pulse.
The officer wrote that when he tried to alert the doctor who was with the family in another room, the doctor appeared to dismiss the concerns, [The doctor] arrogantly told me he was the doctor, he has the medical degree, he went to medical school for a reason, and to let him do his thing.
Records show that shortly after that exchange, the doctor went on to declare the baby dead.
Over the next hour, two Gilbert police officers continued to document signs of life in their police report.
One officer wrote, The release of air was audible and visible, later writing, It also began to sound like [redacted] was gasping for air.
The report goes on to say that when medical staff went to move the boys body to the morgue, the officer wrote that she observed what appeared to be another audible gasp.
That was not the last time she heard signs of life, either.
While inside the morgue, the officer said, I again observed what appeared to be a gasp or air release, which was now almost an hour later.
A nurse who was there said those sounds could be a response to efforts to save the toddler.
Some of the last audio recordings heard on the body camera videos were of an officer telling the family that they could say goodbye.
The report says, hours later, at 11:52 p.m., the Medical Examiners transport showed up and found the toddler was breathing inside the hospital morgue.
He was then flown to Phoenix Childrens Hospital for treatment.
An MRI said that the baby had brain damage, and we are told he will need lifelong care.
An attorney representing the family declined to comment.
Mercy Gilbert said in a statement, This is a heartbreaking situation.
We immediately conducted a thorough review of all aspects of the care provided to learn what happened and to make meaningful changes to strengthen our care.
Out of respect for the patients privacy, we cannot discuss details.
We continue to work with the family and their representative.
Patient safety and exceptional care is our highest priority.
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Key Points: - Arizona utilities have begun a siting study to explore building a nuclear facility - The project hit a setback when the utilities were denied a Department of Energy grant - Dwindling Colorado River water supplies could also challenge new nuclear growth Arizona leaders are forging ahead with plans for new nuclear energy generation despite ongoing funding woes and water hurdles.
At a June 25 Arizona Corporation Commission workshop, utility companies, universities, local governments and private industry stakeholders demonstrated their preparedness and commitment to turning the states dreams for a new nuclear power plant into reality.
Arizonas three largest electric utilities announced ahead of the workshop that they have commenced a siting study to find a potential location for the project.
Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project and Tucson Electric Power are surveying a range of potential sites for a new nuclear plant, including decommissioned coal-fired plants.
Commissioners celebrated that announcement at the workshop.
With the recent announcement that APS, SRP, and TEP have launched a preliminary siting study for potential new nuclear generation in Arizona, were seeing real momentum translate into meaningful action, Commission Chair Nick Myers said in a statement.
The expertise and collaboration shared throughout this workshop will help ensure were prepared to seize the opportunities ahead and build a strong foundation for Arizonas energy future.
If all goes according to plan, the companies expect to hold community stakeholder meetings later this year near the potential nuclear sites.
The companies will then evaluate technical, financial and other factors to determine whether to submit an early site permit application to the federal government.
However, the utility companies did hit a snag in their process.
They did not receive a U.S.
Department of Energy grant they applied for in order to help finance that early site permit application, which would need to be submitted to the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The utilities will continue to work together to explore future funding opportunities to help mitigate the costs of evaluating potential new nuclear generation, according to a joint statement.
The companies stressed that a new nuclear plant is not a foregone conclusion, and they have not decided whether the potential project would use small modular reactors or large reactors like those at Arizonas Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station west of Phoenix.
The June 25 workshop also identified a few other potential obstacles that could slow Arizonas nuclear energy progress, like supply chain constraints, community backlash and dwindling Colorado River water supplies.
Cuts to Arizonas Colorado River water allocation could be the most difficult obstacle for the state to overcome in order to pursue a new nuclear plant.
Representatives from the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association told commissioners that the Colorado River is no longer a reliable water supply and alternatives will likely require significant investments.
Palo Verde uses recycled wastewater to cool its three nuclear reactors and APS has explored using low-quality groundwater for cooling at the plant.
But with water likely to become more scarce and more expensive in Arizona, a cooling source for any new nuclear plant could be a significant hurdle.
Proposals attempting to clear the way for new nuclear technologies, like small modular reactors, also did not fare well during this years legislative session.
Lawmakers introduced six bills that would have preempted local authority or streamlined environmental review processes for small modular reactors, but only one made it to Gov.
Katie Hobbs desk.
Senate Bill 1418 from Sen.
Frank Carroll, R-Sun City West, would have allowed utility companies to bypass the commissions traditional environmental review process for project siting if the company planned to replace a coal generation unit with a small modular reactor.
That bill could have benefited the joint project from APS, SRP and TEP if the companies eventually select small modular reactor technology for the new plant.
However, Hobbs vetoed the bill, arguing it was not in line with the states goal to responsibly reduce barriers to deploying new energy projects quickly.
We are not in the business of picking winners and losers in the energy landscape, and while advancements in small modular reactor technologies are promising, they are still emerging, Hobbs wrote in a veto letter.
Deploying such a catch-all approach for an emerging technology, as laid out in this bill, is irresponsible.
Nevertheless, a potential new nuclear power plant has broad, bipartisan support in Arizona.
And some communities are chomping at the bit to bring the technology to their areas, as Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting told commissioners on June 25.
Northeastern Arizonas energy communities..
want to be part of it, Whiting said.
They want to be involved with it.
They will embrace this discussion and decision with open arms.
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