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JANUARY 19, 2023
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Gov. Hobbs delivers State of the State speech BY JORDAN ROGERS
Peoria Times Managing Editor
I BUSINESS .....16 Carolina’s, already in Peoria, opens in Glendale
n front of a few hundred listeners at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, newly elected Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State speech at a luncheon co-hosted by Phoenix Raceway and WESTMARC. Among those in attendance were officials from Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Litchfield Park and Phoenix. Hobbs, a Democrat, is Arizona’s fifth female governor and 24th overall. She is heading into a situation in which tackling her agenda items may be difficult as Republicans hold a slight majority. SEE HOBBS PAGE 4
Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State speech in front of a few hundred listeners at Phoenix Raceway on Jan. 11. (Matt Young/Contributor)
Super Bowl Host Committee hosts STEAM experience for kids SPORTS .........18 Ball rolls in favor of Peoria in game versus Cactus
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BY JOE MCHUGH
Peoria Times Staff Writer
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he Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee recently partnered with Education Forward and Freeport-McMoRan to put on the 100 Yards of Education — a STEM Playbook for Youth event at State Farm Stadium. This interactive experience held on Jan. 11 invited over 1,000 middle school kids to learn about the importance of education, through interactive booths and a keynote
speech from Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald. “There’s no better way to be able to spring springboards your way to success by educating yourself,” Fitzgerald said. “You have so many opportunities ahead of you. Essentially have control of your future, with how much you’re able to put in and learn and make yourself indispensable in the world with the knowledge that you’re able to acquire.” Benefiting the STEAM community
(science, technology, engineering, arts and math), this event was created to inspire young children to continue their respective educations. Jay Parry, president and CEO of the Super Bowl Host Committee; Tracy Bame, president and director of community development for Freeport-McMoRan; and Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward, also served as keynote speakers to offer thoughts on the importance of
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