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News from October 2023

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Nov. 7: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 31, 2023

One week until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections.

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Ariz. Facebook ‘Whistleblower’: Mayes lawsuit against Meta ‘a step in the right direction’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 31, 2023

Arizona-based Facebook “whistleblower” Ryan Hartwig said Attorney General Kris Mayes’ (D-Ariz.) lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta is a “step in the right direction.”

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Arizona: 223 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Sept. 2

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 29, 2023

There were 223 Hispanic people who died in Arizona in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance: Blake Masters 'will fight for Arizona’s 8th district and be the ally I need in the House'

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 28, 2023

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) endorsed Blake Masters for the open seat in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, saying Masters is the "conservative fighter we need in the House."

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Battleground State voters, including Arizona, express low Faith in President Biden's Economy, new poll shows

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 27, 2023

Only 39 percent of registered voters in four key battleground states have confidence in President Biden's handling of the economy, a new poll shows. Additionally, it found that 77% of voters in the states—Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina—all of which expect to play a pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election, also said that the country is heading down the wrong track. The League of American Workers released a poll highlighting that voters in key battleground states, including Arizona, have expressed low faith in President Biden's handling of the economy.

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Oct. 27: Deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 26, 2023

Deadline approaching: One day until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for Nov. 7 municipal elections.

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American Family Insurance typifies corporate support against racial injustice, but silent on Hamas atrocities

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 26, 2023

In the wake of George Floyd's death in 2020, American Family Insurance joined corporate America speaking out on social justice issues, instituting mandatory employee racial sensitivity training, and donating tens of millions of dollars to the cause. But in the wake of Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel which left more than 1,400 dead in Israel and increased threats to the Jewish communities in America, the insurance giant is silent. AmFam operates in 19 states including Arizona where the company offers home and auto insurance.

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Arizona lawmakers accuse federal government of targeting Grand Canyon University

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 26, 2023

Arizona Republican lawmakers have voiced concerns over the federal government's actions against Grand Canyon University (GCU), alleging a targeted effort against Christian education.

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State Senator Hoffman reminds citizens that diversity, equity, inclusion efforts violate state law

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2023

State Senator Hoffman expressed his disappointment in Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs after she announced the creation of a "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Council." Hoffman criticized the move, arguing that it diverts attention away from more pressing issues facing Arizona citizens.

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Arizona Attorney General part of coalition suing Meta for harming youth mental health

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2023

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of 41 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against social media giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for knowingly employing harmful features on their platforms that harm the mental health of young users. The bipartisan coalition alleges that Meta designed and deployed features on platforms such as Instagram that purposefully addict children and teenagers, while falsely assuring the public that these features are safe for young users.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Gina Swoboda on Arizona election integrity

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 25, 2023

Gina Swoboda, director of the Voter Reference Foundation, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss election integrity in Arizona and throughout the country.

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Reminder: Two weeks until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 24, 2023

Two weeks left: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections.

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Scottsdale doctor on balloon sinuplasty: 'It's a tool that we can use to help to permanently open up the sinuses'

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2023

Sinusitis can be a problem for more than just your sinuses, and two of these problems can be loss of smell and loss of taste. Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center said balloon sinuplasty is a simple procedure that can fix the issues that arise from sinusitis.

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Analysis: What it will take for Hobbs' 'DEIA Council' to 'mirror' Arizona population

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 23, 2023

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) announced a new "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Council" that will "mirror Arizona's diversity," and a Grand Canyon Times analysis of U.S. Census data shows what it will take for the council to achieve that goal.

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Arizona legislators criticize governor over energy crisis response

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope has expressed significant frustration with Governor Katie Hobbs over her handling of rising power bills affecting residents within the San Carlos Irrigation Project.

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Arizona senator criticizes governor's diversity initiative as conflicting with state law

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2023

Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona, has announced the creation of a "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Council."

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Oct. 27: Deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 20, 2023

One week until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for Nov. 7 municipal elections.

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Three AZ state reps demand investigation into Phoenix guns-to-Ukraine transfer

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2023

Arizona House Republicans are demanding an investigation into the transfer of firearms to Ukraine by the city of Phoenix. State Reps. Selina Bliss, Travis Grantham, and Quang Nguyen co-wrote a letter to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, urging her to hold the city's officials fully accountable for their alleged violation of Arizona law and abuse of authority.

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Fund co-founded by Arizona investor Chris Buskirk invests in Tucker Carlson's new media venture

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 18, 2023

A fund co-founded by Arizona author, publisher, and investor Chris Buskirk has invested in Tucker Carlson’s new media venture.

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Arizona lawmakers address challenges posed by new election recount law

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2023

Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Jacqueline Parker are addressing issues stemming from previous legislation that complicates Arizona counties' ability to meet federal election deadlines.