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CDC tally of provisional coronavirus deaths in Arizona is 26

By Michael Carroll | Apr 10, 2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Arizona based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 26 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

IRS audit rate for Santa Cruz County residents is highest in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | Jan 17, 2020

Santa Cruz County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Arizona, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

Purchasing power of a dollar in Arizona equals $1.04, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Jan 10, 2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Arizona, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.04, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

More driver fees take effect in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | Jan 4, 2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

Arizona depends on property taxes for 29.6% of its state, local funds

By Michael Carroll | Dec 27, 2019

Arizona relies on property taxes for 29.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

1 county in Arizona now 2nd Amendment sanctuary

By Michael Carroll | Dec 20, 2019

One county in the state -- Mohave -- is now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

Apache ranks the poorest of Arizona counties

By Michael Carroll | Dec 19, 2019

Apache was ranked the most impoverished county in Arizona in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

Arizona places tax of 16 cents per gallon on beer

By Michael Carroll | Dec 13, 2019

State taxation on beer in Arizona amounts to 16 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

O'Halleran won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By Michael Carroll | Dec 12, 2019

Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-Arizona) did not respond to requests for comment from the Grand Canyon Times regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

1.8% of Arizona bridges rated structurally deficient in study

By Michael Carroll | Dec 6, 2019

A total of 150 out of the 8,294 bridges in Arizona – or 1.8 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Arizona collects 84 cents per gallon in wine taxes

By Michael Carroll | Nov 27, 2019

The wine excise tax in Arizona amounts to 84 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

Paradise Valley ranks the best suburb in Arizona, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Nov 22, 2019

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Paradise Valley is the best Arizona suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

Arizona had 13,360 children in foster care in fiscal year 2018

By Michael Carroll | Nov 14, 2019

The number of youths in foster care in Arizona at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 13,360, an 11.1 percent decrease over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Arizona ranked 'most tax-friendly' in new Kiplinger tax guide

By Michael Carroll | Oct 18, 2019

The overall tax system in Arizona was dubbed “most tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.

Arizona receives ‘C’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | Oct 10, 2019

Arizona would need $5.2 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

Over 20 cases of Arizona voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | Oct 6, 2019

More than 20 people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Arizona since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.