AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDust & Heat Watch: A Phoenix-area dust storm was rated Category 5 on ASU’s PHX Dust Storm Scale, with unhealthy air lingering into Tuesday evening—officials warn people to limit time outside. Local Business Closings: Salad and Go, the Gilbert-born drive-thru chain, is permanently shutting down all Arizona locations on Aug. 5 after filing for Chapter 11, blaming rising costs and a Cyclospora outbreak that wasn’t linked to the company. Sports (MLB): The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 9-4 in Phoenix behind Manny Machado’s big night, tightening the NL wild-card race. Politics/Immigration: Arizona AG Kris Mayes won’t commit to defending Proposition 314’s border-arrest provisions yet, as a court weighs whether it conflicts with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Public Safety/Health: Arizona firefighters are traveling to Oregon to help battle massive wildfires. Education: Higley Unified’s board vacancy will be filled by appointment after a resignation, avoiding a special election for now. Space: Astronomers spotted a rare three-lobed asteroid with its own small moon, using high-resolution telescopes including the Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham.
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