PHOENIX (AP) — An appeals court has rejected an Arizona official’s argument that felony charges against him for delaying certification of his rural county’s 2022 election results should be dismissed because he has legislative immunity.

In an order Tuesday, the Arizona Court of Appeals concluded Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby’s duty to certify the election results wasn’t discretionary. The court also said certifying election results is an administrative responsibility and that legislative immunity doesn’t apply to Crosby’s situation.

Crosby and Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd, both Republicans, were criminally charged after they balked at certifying the results. Two months ago, Judd pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failing to perform her duty as an election officer and was sentenced to probation.

Crosby has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and interference with an election officer. His trial is scheduled for Jan. 30.

Dennis Wilenchik, one of Crosby’s lawyers, said his client will ask the state Supreme Court to review the matter. Wilenchik said moving the certification’s date by a few days wasn’t a criminal act and that Crosby should be immunized.

“If it’s just a rubber stamp then why is it (certification) needed at all?” Wilenchik said.

The Cochise County results were ultimately certified past the deadline after a judge ordered Judd and Crosby to carry out their legal duties. Judd and Supervisor Ann English, the board’s lone Democrat, finally approved the canvass, allowing the statewide certification to go forward as scheduled.

Whether you’re going to a party on New Year’s Eve, hosting one or watching fireworks from home, you’ll probably need to stock up on supplies to celebrate the new year. From a last-minute bottle of champagne to an extra box of sparklers, grocery stores offer a host of New Year’s themed products.

But which Arizona grocery stores are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Some have their regular hours, while some are closed entirely. To make shopping easier, The Arizona Republic put together a guide to the New Year’s hours of major retailers from Costco to Walmart to Fry’s.

AJ’s Fine Foods New Year’s hours

AJ’s will be open on New Year’s Eve from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (regular hours). On New Year’s Day, AJ’s will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Aldi New Year’s hours

Aldi grocery stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.

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Bashas’ New Year’s hours

Bashas’ will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on New Year’s.

Costco New Year’s hours

Costco warehouses will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.

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Food City New Year’s hours

Food City locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Fry’s New Year’s hours

Fry’s will be open for normal hours on New Year’s Eve and Day.

Sprouts New Year’s hours

Sprouts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. It will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Target New Year’s hours

Target will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and open its normal hours on Jan. 1.

Trader Joe’s New Year’s hours

Trader Joe’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.

Is Walmart open on New Year’s Eve?

Walmart stores will be open for normal hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Whole Foods New Year’s hours

Whole Foods will be open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

WinCo Foods New Year’s hours

WinCo Foods will be open 24 hours as usual on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

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Oh boy.

Brock Purdy may have played his final down of the 2024 season for the 49ers after injuring his right elbow in tonight’s loss to the Lions. Purdy suffered the injury in the final minutes of the game and wouldn’t be able to finish because of it. Backup Joshua Dobbs would take over.

Kyle Shanahan revealed that Purdy’s status is a toss-up versus Arizona in the regular season finale. Shanahan says the injury is associated with his nerves, making it alarming. Purdy will undergo further diagnosis on Tuesday when he returns to the 49ers’ facility.

“We’re gonna get an MRI tomorrow and see,” Purdy said. “It doesn’t feel the best, but I’ll just leave it at that. We’ll see tomorrow.”

So, it’s the wait-and-see game with his injury. Hearing that Purdy injured the same elbow that he tore his UCL on is alarming, especially since it’s associated with his nerves. But it could be more of initial pain that can be reduced over time.

“On that sack I got hit on the back side and basically my arm was on fire kind of thing,” Purdy said. “I tried throwing a couple on the sideline and I couldn’t at that point.”

Sounds exactly like the NFC Championship game against the Eagles two years ago. However, Purdy feels confident it isn’t his UCL after he underwent initial testing for it on the sideline. Either way, it is probably best for Purdy to be shut down and not be put at further risk in a meaningless game.

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