The Trump Administration recently proposed that the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act would be redacted, threatening endangered species across the United States.

Have you ever heard of a wildlife overpass? I spoke with Doug Nintzel, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) spokesman, about the new wildlife overpass. He told me that a wildlife overpass is a large bridge that goes over highways to help prevent crashes involving wildlife. The overpass will be on I-17, twelve miles south of Flagstaff, at milepost 327.4. The overpass will be 100 feet wide and will be covered in native vegetation; this will help it blend in with nature. It will have 8-foot tall fencing for about 8 miles, this will help direct the animals.

Get a great start to this summer by enrolling in the "Color our World" reading program at your local library. The summer reading program starts on June 1 and ends August 1. It is an annual adventure with prizes, events, and ultimate experiences.

This spring, 20 Arizona high school seniors were awarded the Flinn Scholarship, valued at more than $135,000, which covers tuition, housing, and meals for four years at any Arizona public university, plus two study abroad experiences. I still can’t believe it, but I am one of these students. I am a 2025 Flinn Scholar!