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Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes

Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it will begin doling out billions to help tribes respond and recover from the coronavirus more than a week after a congressional deadline and after being sued over who is eligible for the money. The $2.2 trillion federal rescue […]

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Utah names Gila monster as official state reptile

Utah names Gila monster as official state reptile

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has named a venomous lizard with black and yellow bead-like scales as its state reptile. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill into a law last week that adds the Gila monster to the list of state symbols. Republican state Rep. Lowry Snow had […]

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Utah considers naming Gila monster as state reptile

Utah considers naming Gila monster as state reptile

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to designate the Gila monster as the state reptile. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Republican state Rep. Bill Lowry sponsored the legislation after prompting by students at Lava Ridge Intermediate School in Santa Clara, who conducted a science project on […]

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