State of Arizona
Recent News About State of Arizona
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How many H-1B petitions made by Arizona employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Arizona were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Arizona has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Arizona, a 13% rise from 7.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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16 basketball players from Arizona to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Phoenix has the most players of any city representing Arizona in the tournament.
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Arizona has 27 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Phoenix has the most players of any city representing Arizona in the tournament.
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Arizona ranks 11th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Arizona—ranking it the 11th most dependent among U.S. states.
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Arizona ranks 17th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,093 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Arizona received an average of $12,093 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in the nation.
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Analysis: Arizona among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Arizona is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Arizona: Residents received $21.71 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Arizona, providing an average of $2,950 per capita to residents.
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Arizona: Medicare dependency reached 4.6% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.6% of income in Arizona, providing an average of $2,669 per capita to residents.
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Arizona: Social Security made up 6.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.5% of income in Arizona, providing an average of $3,826 per capita to residents.
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Arizona: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Arizona, providing an average of $1,076 per capita to residents.
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OPINION: Arizona Speaker of the House Puts State Constitution on Track to Banish DEI
Arizona lawmakers are advancing the most powerful state constitutional protections against racially discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) practices in the nation, and even DEI proponents like Gov. Katie Hobbs will not be able to stop them with her veto pen.
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PropertyShark reports Arizona 2024 homeownership trends
PropertyShark has reported an increase in Arizona's homeownership rate by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 67.7%.
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Analysis: Arizona among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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2023: Arizona ranks 26th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,307,938
In 2023, Arizona received $6,307,938 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 26th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Arizona one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Arizona is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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In Arizona, 225 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Arizona registered 225 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Arizona receives 2 EDA grants totaling $450,000 for public works in 2023
Arizona received two grants totaling $450,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arizona receives 2 EDA grants totaling $170,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Arizona received two grants totaling $170,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arizona receives 1 EDA grant totaling $3,998,434 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Arizona received one grant totaling $3,998,434 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.