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News from December 2022

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NHA community coordinator on grants: 'This is like winning the lottery'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Dec 31, 2022

Two grants totaling $8.1 million were awarded to the city of Bisbee to support the Naco Heritage Alliance (NHA).

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Arizona State ranks 2nd nationally for recruiting future teachers for low-income neighborhoods

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Dec 31, 2022

Arizona State University ranks No. 2 in the nation for its efforts in recruiting recent college graduates to work as educators for two years in low-income neighborhoods around the country as part of Teach for America.

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Arizona implements 6 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 31, 2022

Arizona implemented at least six new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Week ending December 17 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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206 people die from cancer in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 31, 2022

There were 206 deaths from cancer reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 16.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Arizona ranks 16th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Arizona had 78,274 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 16th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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48 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 48 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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71 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 71 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Newborn Screening social worker: ‘It’s an opportunity to really make a difference’

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Every child born in Arizona gets a test that draws five drops of blood from the heel.

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Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighter Mark Fowl

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff sunrise to sunset, Wednesday, December 21, in honor of fallen firefighter Mark Fowl.

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25 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 25 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Arizona: 18 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending December 10.

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51 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 51 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Governor Ducey Dedicates More Than $26 Million in Funding For Veterans, First Responders Programs

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Governor Doug Ducey announced more than $26 million in funding for critical programs that support the mental health and well-being of veterans and first responders.

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Arizona Autism Charter Schools win $1 million national Yass Prize

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, the only public charter schools for students with autism in Arizona and the first charter in the West dedicated to serving neuro-divergent learners, has been named America’s most innovative and effective educational organization winning the $1 million Yass Prize, education’s largest and most prestigious award.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Arizona during week ending December 10?

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 439 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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22 people die from kidney disease in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 22 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Arizona during week ending Dec. 24

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 24, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Arizona Commerce Authority prepares for second gubernatorial transition

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Arizona’s public-private partnership that seeks to attract business to the state and make starting a business here easier, is preparing to undergo its second gubernatorial transition.

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Nine new peace officers ready to protect and serve local communities

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

The “Thin Blue Line” in Northeastern Arizona is a little stronger with the December 9, 2022, swearing-in of nine new peace officers.