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🌱 PHX Lawmaker Proposes K-Leather Ban + Hit-And-Run Suspect Sought

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Hello again, friends. It's Monday in Phoenix and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. A Phoenix lawmaker is trying to raise awareness of "wildlife slaughter." Rep. Amish Shah, D-Phoenix, proposed legislation that would make selling and purchasing "k-leather" a crime. The bill targets shoe companies such as Nike that are known to use kangaroo skin in some of their soccer shoes. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
  2. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee surprised Imelda Hartley, owner and head chef of Imelda Happy Tamales, with Super Bowl tickets. Hartley was called on stage during the Super Bowl Experience at Hance Park and was recognized for all her hard work. (12news.com KPNX)
  3. Police are searching for a suspect who struck and killed a juvenile just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. in the area of 67th Avenue and Thomas Road. The truck is described as a maroon or faded red, four-door pickup truck with a chrome strip. The truck was last seen heading northbound on 67th Avenue. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Phoenix:

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From my notebook:

  • The Phoenix Fire Department recently joined a career fair hosted by the NFL Player Care Foundation to help spread the word about what an exciting career the fire service offers. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
  • Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Phoenix area. Visit the link for property details. (Phoenix Patch)
  • The 33rd annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest is on its way to the Heard Museum in Phoenix next weekend. The competition has prizes totaling $25,000 across multiple age divisions. (KTAR.com)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.

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