Grand Canyon Times

Lawmakers likely to consider constitutional change barring sanctuary cities

By John Breslin | Jan 23, 2020

Arizona voters will be asked to pass a measure changing the constitution to bar cities from proclaiming themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants if an expected ballot referral resolution is passed by the legislature.

Pilot program launched to deliver fresh produce to Arizona food banks

By John Breslin | Dec 6, 2019

A $250,000 pilot program aimed at delivering fresh food from Arizona farms to those in need was recently announced by Gov. Doug Ducey.

Activists stymie attempts to restore funding for 211 hotline, three calls about abortion blamed

By John Breslin | Nov 7, 2019

Legislators have failed to restore state funding for a crisis hotline because of pressure from activists objecting to a tiny percentage of callers asking about abortion services, according to reports.