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News from August 2022

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36 people die in Arizona from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 29, 2022

There were 36 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

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'A great day for Election Integrity in Arizona!': Free & Fair Elections Initiative fails to make ballot after extensive court challenges

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 29, 2022

The Voter Reference Foundation (VRF) recently announced that the ‘Free & Fair Elections’ initiative, Arizona's version of H.R. 1, has failed to make the ballot after a rush of activity in the state's Superior and State Supreme Court-- a victory for Republicans and those who advocate for voter integrity. VRF says that anticipation was high for Election Integrity advocates, citizens of Arizona, and court watchers on both sides as a series of rulings played out.

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A note to Arizonians: EVs not suitable for long road trips, unless you spend hours detouring

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 29, 2022

A Wall Street Journal reporter touched upon two of American consumers' biggest concerns about electric vehicles during an EV road trip plagued with charging station and travel range challenges.

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47 people die in Arizona from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 29, 2022

There were 47 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 9.6% decrease from the previous week.

Dyslexia Book Study: Structure Literacy Interventions on August 31, 2022

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Dyslexia Book Study: Structure Literacy Interventions on August 31, 2022.

ADOT opens Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-10 and Miller Road

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

ADOT opens Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-10 and Miller Road.

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Peek: Arizona's record-high natural gas prices tied to Biden's 'war on American energy'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 29, 2022

President Joe Biden and his administration recently passed legislation that prioritizes clean and renewable energy instead of fossil fuels and older forms of energy.

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12 people die in Arizona from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

There were 12 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 29.4% decrease from the previous week.

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15 people die in Arizona from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

There were 15 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan in Arizona amid soaring national debt: 70% of loan relief goes to top earners

By Sam Jackson | Aug 28, 2022

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel up to $20,000 of student-loan debt per borrower, saying the move will only worsen inflation.

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Arizona deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Aug. 13

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

Arizona's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending August 27: 175 deaths among Hispanic people in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

There were 175 Hispanic people who died in Arizona in the week ending August 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CDC predicts 198 people in 45-64 age group in Arizona died during week ending August 13

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 198 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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214 people die from cancer in Arizona during week ending Aug. 13

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 28, 2022

There were 214 deaths from cancer reported in Arizona in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 22.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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39 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arizona during week ending Aug. 13

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 27, 2022

There were 39 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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44 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arizona during week ending Aug. 13

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 27, 2022

There were 44 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Ducey: Border barrier mission ‘a win for Arizona’

By Sam Jackson | Aug 27, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced that 3,820 feet of the southern border exposed near Yuma is now closed, thanks to a barrier of double-stacked and secured shipping containers placed there on his orders.

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Week ending August 13 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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Toyota VP on EVs: "I don't think the market is ready'

By Karen Kidd | Aug 26, 2022

A Toyota executive said the cost of electric vehicles (EVs) is too high and the number of charging stations too few in the United States – including Arizona – for most consumers.

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Dr. Lee: For millions of people, balloon sinuplasty can improve 'quality of life’

By Sam Jackson | Aug 26, 2022

Balloon sinuplasty is gaining popularity as a treatment for people seeking relief from sinusitis symptoms, and experts such as Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center say it’s a viable option for those suffering from sinusitis.