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News from May 2023

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Secretary Fontes Encourages Arizona Families to Visit Their Neighborhood Library and Read This Summer

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes today announced the 'All Together Now!'

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Sen. Kelly’s Bill to Make Chiricahua Arizona’s Fourth National Park Passes Committee Vote

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

Chiricahua National Park Act Takes Critical Step Towards Becoming Law

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Sinema to Silicon Valley Bank CEO: Recent Bank Failures are Textbook Signs of Executive Incompetence, Financial Mismanagement, & Brokenness in Washington

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema pressed Gregory Becker, CEO of the failed Silicon Valley Bank, in a Senate Banking Committee about the need for increased oversight to prevent future banking failures – like those at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – and restore Arizonans’ confidence in the banking system.

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CDC estimates 382 people in 75-84 age group in Arizona died during week ending May 6

By Grand Canyon Times | May 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 382 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 39 Attorneys General to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

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Governor Hobbs Announces Title 42 Coordinator

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 17, Governor Hobbs announced Billy Kovacs will serve on special assignment as Arizona’s Title 42 Coordinator until June 30th.

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Sinema Details How Arizona’s Defense Industry Boosts National Security, Innovation

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 23, 2023

Senator met with the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition and the Defense MOU Attachés Group to discuss efforts strengthening security through innovative technologies

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CDC predicts 273 people in 65-74 age group in Arizona died during week ending May 6

By Grand Canyon Times | May 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 273 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Governor Katie Hobbs Signs Bipartisan Budget Into Law

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 22, 2023

On May 17, after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, Governor Hobbs signed into law a bipartisan budget agreement.

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Sen. Kelly Chairs Senate Hearing on Drought with Arizona Focus

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 22, 2023

In case you missed it, yesterday, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly chaired his first Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing to examine the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers role in water management and drought risk reduction efforts.

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Sinema, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, & Regional Airline Association Talk Aviation Safety, Innovation

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 22, 2023

Senator met with aviation organizations to discuss their priorities ahead of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization

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Attorney General Mayes Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Preserve Consumer Protection Watchdog

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 22, 2023

Attorney General Mayes joined a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the Court to overturn a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that threatens the future operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the viability of more than ten years of the agency’s regulatory and enforcement actions.

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Senate Passes Sinema’s Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Arizona Servicemembers & Public Servants

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 22, 2023

Senator’s resolution recognizes and commends the dedication of public servants

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Sinema Highlights Work Delivering Real Results for Rural Arizonans with Her Rural Development Working Group

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 21, 2023

Launched in March, Senator’s working group brings Arizonans together to develop and deliver lasting solutions to the issues facing rural communities

Sinema Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar to Discuss Preparations Ahead of Title 42’s End

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 21, 2023

Senator requested meeting with Ambassador Salazar to ensure bilateral coordination to support order and security at U.S.-Mexico border

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Arizona deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 6

By Grand Canyon Times | May 21, 2023

Arizona's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending April 29: 187 deaths among Hispanic people in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | May 21, 2023

There were 187 Hispanic people who died in Arizona in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Week of May 6: 182 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 182 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Sinema & Central Arizona Water Conservation District Discuss Drought’s Impact on Arizona Communities

By Grand Canyon Times Report | May 20, 2023

Senator detailed how drought resilience funding she secured from her bipartisan infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act will provide relief to Arizona communities

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Week ending May 6 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 58 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 6.