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News from August 2023

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Sen. Shamp: ‘We're once again witnessing COVID-19 fearmongering from the Left’

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 24, 2023

Arizona State Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) warned of “COVID-19 fearmongering” amidst news that some mask mandates are being resurrected in various parts of the country.

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51 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Arizona during week ending July 29

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 24, 2023

There were 51 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Arizona in the week ending July 29, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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47 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arizona during week ending July 29

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 24, 2023

There were 47 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arizona in the week ending July 29, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Arizona ranks ninth in total VA home loans during Q3 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 24, 2023

Arizona ranked ninth in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 5,910 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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DHS investigation exposes discrepancies in outbound inspections at U.S. land border crossings, according to OIG report

By Samantha Anderson | Aug 24, 2023

Months of thorough investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General (OIG) uncovered significant disparities in outbound inspection protocols at U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO).

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Arizona enacts laws preventing mandatory mask mandates

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 24, 2023

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, State Senator Janae Shamp is highlighting measures implemented by Arizona Republicans to protect against mask mandates.

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Lake: "@JoeBiden & @katiehobbs have LITERALLY propped open the door for them."

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

Kari Lake, a former contender for Arizona Governor, utilized platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to criticize both the Biden Administration and Arizona Governor Hobbs for the chaotic state of affairs at the border. Lake assigns responsibility to them, stating that their actions have allowed illegal migrants to enter unchecked.

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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Arizona during week ending July 29

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 23, 2023

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Arizona in the week ending July 29, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Arizona Freedom Caucus: 'Too bad Hunter didn’t have business in Maui'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

Arizona Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers headed by Senator Jake Hoffman, took to Twitter on Monday to criticize the Biden Administration. They highlighted the administration's failure to allocate sufficient funding to assist the victims of the Maui wildfire, despite having provided billions to Ukraine. The post suggests that if President Biden's son, Hunter, had business dealings in Maui, his level of concern would have been greater.

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Clark: 'ESA approval in Arizona is popular across party lines'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

On Aug. 21, Jenny Clark, founder of Arizona School Choice Organization Love Your School, took to Twitter to advocate for school choice in Arizona. Her post featured a recent poll indicating that a majority of Arizonans support Education Savings Accounts (ESA), regardless of their party affiliation.

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14 people die from kidney disease in Arizona during week ending July 29

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 23, 2023

There were 14 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Arizona in the week ending July 29, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Mifepristone Opinion

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 22, 2023

Attorney General Mayes issued the following statement in response to yesterday's opinion issued by Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the drug mifepristone, one of two drugs typically used in medication abortions:

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 22, 2023

These Arizona political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Arizona receives $8.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 22, 2023

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Board of Directors for Arizona-Mexico Commission

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

Announces Plans for First Binational Plenary in Four Years

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Kelly, Sinema: Shelter & Services Program is Not Meeting Arizona Border Communities’ Needs

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

In a joint letter to the administration, the Arizona senators outlined issue areas that must be addressed to avoid a humanitarian and security crisis

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Sinema, Kelly: Shelter & Services Program is Not Meeting Arizona Border Communities’ Needs

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

In a joint letter to the Administration, the Arizona Senators outlined issue areas that must be addressed to avoid a humanitarian and security crisis

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Kern: "23 minutes of Democrats denying election results. "

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

Using the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, Arizona Senator Anthony Kern highlighted what he perceives as election-related hypocrisy in the United States following President Trump's fourth indictment for his scrutiny of the 2020 election outcome.

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Scottsdale doctor on alternative sinus procedure: It provides 'the same results (as traditional sinus surgery)'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

Untreated sinusitis can result in complications that affect many parts of the body, aside from just the nose.

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Week ending July 8: 172 deaths among Hispanic people in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Aug 20, 2023

There were 172 Hispanic people who died in Arizona in the week ending July 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).