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Arizona boosts rural maternity care with $2.5M AHCCCS funding

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

Roughly 20% of expecting and new mothers in Arizona receive inadequate prenatal care, according to a report from the March of Dimes.

Senator Wadsack investigates Pima County Recorder's Office over election concerns

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

Senator Justine Wadsack has initiated an investigation into the Pima County Recorder's Office over potential violations that may have affected thousands of voters in Southern Arizona.

Arizona sees rise in trauma incidents; falls remain leading cause

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

The State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB) marks 30 years of oversight and quality improvement within Arizona's trauma system.

Nov. 5: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 29, 2024

One week until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.

VA provides 2,599 home purchase loans in Arizona in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 2,599 VA home purchase loans issued in Arizona in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.

Future uncertain for ACA navigators amid upcoming presidential election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Maria Losoya is a pivotal figure in southern Arizona's border communities, known for her ability to navigate the health insurance marketplace.

Reminder: One day until deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 24, 2024

One day until deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election.

Kari Lake Campaign: Border policies 'created an environment where the cartels are able to exploit and endanger Americans'

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

Alex Nicoll, spokesperson for U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, said that Lake intends to address the issue of cartels controlling the southern border, which they "exploit and endanger Americans." The statement was provided by the Lake Campaign to the Grand Canyon Times on October 22.

America First Works to host town hall on border crisis

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

America First Works (AFW) has announced a town hall event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Arizona works to reduce school children's lead exposure

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

This week marks the observance of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW), with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure in schools and childcare facilities. The collaboration between the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Public Health Chemistry Department at State Laboratory Services is central to these efforts.

Reminder: Two weeks until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 22, 2024

Two weeks left: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.

Senate Candidate Lake: ‘Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua causing chaos’ in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 21, 2024

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate from Arizona, has raised concerns about the presence of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) in her state. She said on October 14 in a post on X that Arizona is experiencing "chaos" similar to Colorado due to the gang's activities.

Petersen challenges EPA's electric vehicle mandates in court

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 21, 2024

Senate President Warren Petersen has filed an opening brief against the Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over electric vehicle mandates.

VA provides 3,580 home loans in Arizona totaling $1.5 billion in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,580 home loans totaling $1.5 billion in Arizona during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

AZ GOP seeks Supreme Court support on female sports law ruling

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Republican-led Arizona Legislature is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Arizona's law prohibiting biological males from competing in female-only sports.

Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election.

Upcoming voter registration deadline in two weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

Deadline approaching: Two weeks until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.

Biden-Harris Administration expands Medicaid coverage to include traditional tribal healthcare

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved section 1115 demonstration amendments, marking a significant development in health care access. This approval allows Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for traditional health care practices at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, Tribal facilities, and urban Indian organizations (UIO). The initiative is aimed at enhancing culturally appropriate health care and improving outcomes for tribal communities in Arizona,...

Arizona lawmakers urge Supreme Court intervention on female-only sports participation

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 17, 2024

One month after a Ninth Circuit panel blocked an Arizona law prohibiting biological males from participating in female-only sports, the Republican-led Arizona Legislature is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

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