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Court rules against Katie Hobbs in director nominations dispute

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 5, 2024

Senator Jake Hoffman Responds to Court Ruling on Katie Hobbs' Unlawful Scheme to Circumvent Senate Confirmation Process on Director Nominations

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Court rules Gov. Katie Hobbs violated law in bypassing director confirmations

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 5, 2024

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled today that Governor Katie Hobbs violated state law by circumventing the Senate confirmation process for director nominations. The decision follows months of controversy and legal challenges, impacting Arizona's state agencies and creating confusion among its citizens.

Arizona Legislature passes Secure the Border Act for November ballot

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 4, 2024

The Arizona Legislature, led by Republicans, has passed the Secure the Border Act, also known as HCR 2060. This legislation aims to empower local, county, and state law enforcement to arrest individuals who are non-U.S. citizens entering Arizona from Mexico outside of lawful ports of entry. The act will be put to a vote in November.

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Citizens for Free Enterprise Director: 'The vast majority of Americans do not trust President Biden on the economy’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 3, 2024

J.P. Twist, executive director of Citizens for Free Enterprise, said "the vast majority of Americans do not trust President Biden on the economy" after his administration have failed to predict and address growing inflation and economic pressures.

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July 1: Civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 3, 2024

Four weeks to go: Civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election.

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In Arizona, 189 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 2, 2024

Arizona registered 189 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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FDA Inspection: What type of Arizona companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Arizona in May.

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Arizona inflation rate outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Arizona experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Arizona's pension fund valued at $67.3 million in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Arizona had $67.3 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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League of American Workers President: Sen. Kelly voted to 'allow a border bull rush' and bring 'dangers to our streets'

By Grand Canyon Times | May 31, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly's vote on a recent border bill would "allow a border bull rush" that would harm the American economy and bring "dangers to our streets."

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Arizona increases from 2022 to 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Arizona in 2023 was $403,514, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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League of American Workers President: Preventable heat-related deaths a result of ‘massive homeless problem and drug crisis’

By Grand Canyon Times | May 30, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of League of American Workers, said the "extreme heat emergency" being led by Phoenix-area politicians is actually "a massive homeless problem and a drug crisis" caused by illegal immigration during the Biden Administration.

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Tom Horne addresses Save Our Schools' criticism on education savings accounts

By Grand Canyon Times | May 29, 2024

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has responded to criticism from Save Our Schools (SOS) regarding the ability of parents to choose the school that best meets their children’s academic needs.

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Average VA home loan amount in Arizona falls in Q1

By Grand Canyon Times | May 26, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arizona during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $394,021, a 2.4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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US Rep. Gallego sits out vote on bill to require detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By Grand Canyon Times | May 24, 2024

U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) abstained from a vote on H.R. 7343, aka the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.

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League of American Workers President: Rising debt levels and loan delinquencies a ‘dire’ situation for working class Arizonans

By Grand Canyon Times | May 22, 2024

The head of the League of American Workers (LAW) said a recent Federal Reserve Report about rising credit card debt shows a dire situation for working class Arizonans.

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Achievement Tutoring Program shows early signs of academic improvement

By Grand Canyon Times | May 22, 2024

State schools chief Tom Horne reports that the initial results from the Achievement Tutoring Program indicate academic progress among participating students. The program, initiated in late 2023 with federal funds aimed at addressing COVID-19-related learning loss, has seen 17,324 student registrations over three six-week sessions this year.

Arizona Senate passes Secure the Border Act; heads to House

By Grand Canyon Times | May 22, 2024

Senate Republicans Pass Secure the Border Act, Heads to House for Final Vote

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Senate Candidate Lake: 'The fentanyl deaths we are seeing under Biden and Gallego's open-border policies are not only tragic but preventable'

By Grand Canyon Times | May 22, 2024

Arizona U.S. Senate Candidate, Kari Lake, has attributed the increase in fentanyl overdose deaths, which she deems "preventable," to the "open-border policies" of the Biden Administration. These policies are also supported by her opponent Ruben Gallego, according to Lake's comments given to the Grand Canyon Times on May 21.

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Catholic Vote President: 'Parents' rights to be intimately involved in what goes on in school classrooms is fundamental to education'

By Grand Canyon Times | May 21, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said Arizona should be proud of their recent high ranking by the Parent Power Index as parental involvement in the classroom is "fundamental to education."