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News from September 2023

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Arizona home to 1 college still requiring COVID-19 vaccination in August

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 30, 2023

There is still one college in Arizona that continues to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students to attend their classes, despite over 90% of U.S. colleges having rolled back their mandates by August.

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Arizona collects $3.7 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 30, 2023

Arizona collected $3.7 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 6.8% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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APP President Schilling on Marsh: 'To believe that young girls should be comfortable showering with males, behind a shower curtain or not, is utterly deranged'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 29, 2023

In a video that recently surfaced, Sen. Christine Marsh (D-Phoenix) is shown voting against a bill that would have required schools to provide reasonable accommodations to students who did not identify with their biological sex without creating uncomfortable situations for other students, and recommending that the legislature simply pass a bill requiring shower curtains. Marsh's comments have drawn criticism as some point out that a shower curtain would likely not be sufficient for young girls uncomfortable with the prospect of biological males in their locker rooms.

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Reminder: Four weeks until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 29, 2023

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

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Arizona Senate updates committee leadership following senator's resignation

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 28, 2023

In Phoenix, Arizona, President Warren Petersen has announced changes to the standing committee chairmanships for the Fifty-sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session.

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Yee: 'Katie Hobbs has decided the law doesn't apply to her'

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 27, 2023

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has accused Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs of considering herself above the law. Yee's allegation comes after Hobbs withdrew her nominations for several state agency directors from Senate consideration.

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Lake: 'vote these Ukraine First politicians OUT'

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 27, 2023

Kari Lake, a former Arizona Governor candidate, has expressed her criticism towards lawmakers who support sending funding to Ukraine. Lake's statement comes amid ongoing speculation about a potential government shutdown as the current fiscal year nears its conclusion on September 30.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: The Heritage Foundation's Jason Bedrick on the future of Arizona school choice and parental rights in education

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 27, 2023

Phoenix resident Jason Bedrick, a research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss school choice and parents rights in education in Arizona.

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Reminder: Two weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 26, 2023

Two weeks left: Civilian voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 municipal elections.

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Buskirk: 'Ukraine's borders are of the utmost importance' while U.S. borders 'barely an afterthought' for U.S. Congress

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 25, 2023

Arizona-based publisher and author Chris Buskirk criticized a recent report that the U.S. will continue to “pay salaries of Ukrainians” even in the event of a U.S. government shutdown.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'You never want to wait until your sinuses are an absolute mess'

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 25, 2023

Sinusitis refers to anything that might cause inflammation in the sinuses. Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center said if you wait too long to address sinus inflammation, your sinusitis could be more difficult to treat.

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Arizona Senate insists on following law for confirming agency director nominees

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 25, 2023

Despite recent tensions between the Arizona Governor and the State Senate, President Warren Petersen has affirmed that the Senate will maintain its current confirmation process for state agency directors.

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Senator criticizes governor over state agency director nomination process

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 25, 2023

Senator Jake Hoffman has expressed his disapproval of Governor Katie Hobbs' recent actions concerning the Senate's vetting process for state agency director nominees.

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Week ending Aug. 12: 178 deaths among Hispanic people in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 24, 2023

There were 178 Hispanic people who died in Arizona in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Governor Katie Hobbs Meets with Taiwan President and Other Leaders for Talks on Business, Trade, and Cybersecurity

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 24, 2023

On Tuesday, Governor Katie Hobbs continued her tour of Taiwan with a full schedule that included meetings with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and other leaders for talks on cybersecurity, business, and trade.

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Arizona Attorney General’s Office Finds City of Phoenix’s Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Guns to Ukraine Unlawful

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 22, 2023

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office today released a statutorily required investigative report following a complaint filed last month by Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selena Bliss regarding the City of Phoenix’s ordinance authorizing the transfer of guns to Ukraine.

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Governor Katie Hobbs Statement on Record-Setting Job Numbers in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 22, 2023

3,144,600 Arizonans Have Jobs, 56,700 Jobs Created in the Past Year, Median Household Income Jumps over $3,000

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Governor Hobbs Discusses Jobs, Sustainable Economic Growth, and Partnership with TSMC During Taiwan Visit

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 22, 2023

Earlier September 18, Governor Katie Hobbs met with TSMC suppliers and top executives to highlight the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and encourage continued investments that will create good-paying jobs and build businesses in the state.

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Governor Katie Hobbs, Border Community Leaders Call on Federal Government for Action on Border Security

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Sep 22, 2023

State of Arizona Has Spent Tens of Millions on Border Security

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Arizona leaders seek Supreme Court guidance on homeless encampment bans

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 20, 2023

Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma have taken a significant step in addressing the homelessness crisis by joining a federal case from Oregon.