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Governor agrees to submit new nominees after court ruling on confirmation process

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 12, 2024

After a legal dispute with the Arizona Senate, Governor Katie Hobbs has agreed to nominate new directors following a court ruling that confirmed she violated state law by bypassing the Senate confirmation process.

Arizona seeks federal waiver for $29 million in unused education funds

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 12, 2024

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced today that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) has offered a waiver to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to recoup approximately $29 million in federal Title I funds that were under-utilized during the Hoffman administration. The department has submitted the waiver request, which will cover State Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

One week until deadline for Independent Presidential Write-in Candidate Nomination Papers for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 10, 2024

Deadline approaching: One week until deadline for Independent Presidential Write-in Candidate Nomination Papers for Nov. 5 General Election.

Col. Allen West: The Second Amendment is 'protection from the goals, objectives, and desires of tyrants'

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 9, 2024

Lt. Col. Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union and a former Congressman, said the Second Amendment is Arizonans' “protection" from “tyrants.” Col. West’s comments come amid reports of Vice President Kamala Harris’ history of being in favor of restrictions to Second Amendment rights including mandatory buybacks and bans on certain firearms including AR-15s and handguns.

Arizona Free Enterprise Club wins legal fight against changes to Arizona Elections Procedures Manual

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 9, 2024

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club scored a win against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes after Fontes made changes to the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM). An Arizona Superior Court Judge cited concerns over free speech in her ruling, according to an Aug. 7 news release from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arizona increases from Q1 to Q2

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arizona during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $399,711, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Arizona among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that Arizona is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Vance at AZ Border: Biden-Harris border policies 'have caused people to suffer'

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 7, 2024

U.S. Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), during a visit to the AZ-Mexico border in Cochise County, said the Biden-Harris Administration border policies have caused people to suffer.

Poll: Presidential race a dead heat in battleground states, including Arizona, with voters favoring Trump on economy

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential race is a dead heat in seven battleground states, including Arizona, with voters favoring former President Donald Trump on economic issues giving Vice President Kamala Harris low marks on border security and her support for reparations.

Poll: 58% of voters in swing states rate Kamala Harris border performance as ‘weak’

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 6, 2024

The majority of voters in seven battleground states, including Arizona, rate Vice President Kamala Harris’ job performance on the border as weak.

Native American public health officials face challenges accessing critical data

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 6, 2024

Access to accurate data is crucial for making informed public health decisions. However, epidemiologists and public health workers serving Native American communities often face significant challenges due to restricted access to the latest data from state and federal agencies.

Horne demands retraction from Azcentral.com over claims about federal fund mismanagement

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 6, 2024

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has issued a formal request to Azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, calling for the retraction of a story that he claims falsely attributes the reversion of $29 million in federal funds to his administration.

Horne addresses allegations regarding grant fund mismanagement

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 5, 2024

Horne stated, "The mishandling and failure to notify districts of correct allocations with time for them to properly plan and spend the money resulted from an error by an employee of my predecessor before I took office. This person told the schools they had smaller allocations than they had. We were constantly on the phone urging districts to spend as much of the money properly as they could.

Port of Lukeville agents make largest seizure of fentanyl in CBP history

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 4, 2024

Approximately 4,000 blue fentanyl pills, weighing more than 1,000 pounds, were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Tucson’s Port of Lukeville. The CBP announced the seizure in an August 1 news release.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Arizona during July

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 3, 2024

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

Two weeks until deadline for Independent Presidential Write-in Candidate Nomination Papers for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 3, 2024

Two weeks until deadline for Independent Presidential Write-in Candidate Nomination Papers for Nov. 5 General Election.

Cortes: VP Harris 'does not believe in the foundations of the Second Amendment'

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 2, 2024

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said that Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t “believe in the foundations of the Second Amendment" and would favor gun bans and buybacks of certain firearms.

Arizona: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in July

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 2, 2024

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

Navigators assist families with health insurance at back-to-school events

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 2, 2024

Back to School means gearing up for the year ahead, and for many that includes addressing healthcare needs. Finding healthcare can be a daunting task, but Arizona Center for Rural Health Certified Assisters are here to help. Armed with years of experience, patience, and information, Navigators assist families in understanding their health insurance coverage and the benefits and eligibility for Medicaid (AHCCCS or KidsCare in Arizona), Affordable Care Act (ACA) Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM), and other coverage.

Arizona appeals court blocks voter ID law; case heads to Supreme Court

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 2, 2024

A significant legal dispute has emerged in Arizona following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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