🌱 District Debates Social Media Lawsuit + Senate, House Disagreement

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Scottsdale Unified School District joins several other school districts in the Valley that are considering suing social media companies like Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram. Mesa Public Schools has already joined the lawsuit that is suing the companies for allegedly targeting kids and being a "public nuisance," and another lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the Seattle Public Schools. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. Members of the Arizona Senate and House are blaming each other for an incident that happened two weeks ago where Scottsdale-based insurance agent Jacqueline Breger appeared before officials during a hearing and accused the governor and state and county officials of taking bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel. The hearing had been scheduled by House Speaker Ben Toma, R-Peoria, to bring in witnesses arranged by Rep. Liz Harris related to an ongoing debate around the 2022 election, and Breger was one of the witnesses called. Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, was allegedly asked to review the materials being presented beforehand, but Borrelli said that Breger's materials had been a surprise. (East Valley Tribune)
3. One person has died in a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. The accident took place in Scottsdale near 68th Street and Shea Boulevard around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials are still investigating the reason behind the crash but said they suspect speed to have played a factor. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Mavrix Third Anniversary Celebration At Mavrix (11:00 AM)
• Planet Mammoth 2023 At Pub Rock (7:30 PM)
• The Festival Orchestra At La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home your new furry best friend today! Check out this slideshow of animals waiting for adoption at various shelters in and around the Scottsdale area, such as Stormy, a two-year-old Australian Shepherd. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Have you ever wanted to teach yoga? The Scottsdale Community College will be offering a yoga instructor certification course in the fall of 2024. The 19-credit course will cost $1,843 for residents of Maricopa County. (KTAR.com)
• Grow your business through great connections! Join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for AM Connect: Networking with a Purpose on Mar. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Chick-fil-A on Raintree Drive and 101. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.