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Scottsdale doctor: ‘When people start to take a lot of antibiotics, they can start to build up resistance’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 12, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to address sinusitis, but excessive usage may pose significant risks to a patient's well-being. Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy said that antibiotic resistance is something that can develop and should be something to keep in mind.

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Arizona Republicans oppose Governor Hobbs' tax hikes and school choice cuts

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 12, 2024

In response to the budget proposal by Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Senate and House Republicans have declared their intention to oppose her plans to increase taxes and reduce school choice.

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Arizona: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at six Biologics companies from Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Arizona State Senate reveals ESA program saved taxpayers' money

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 11, 2024

The Arizona State Senate has disclosed that Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) lead to taxpayer savings. This announcement comes in the wake of Governor Katie Hobbs' (D-Ariz.) pledge to propose regulations for the ESA program in her State of the State Address.

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Mesa Receives $11.8 Million to Strengthen its Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 11, 2024

Mesa, Arizona has received a significant boost in its efforts to promote electric vehicle (EV) usage with a generous grant of $11.8 million from the US Department of Transportation. This funding, provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws’ Charging and Fueling (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, will enable Mesa to enhance its public electric vehicle charging network by adding 48 new charging ports across the city.Mayor John Giles expressed his excitement about the investment, stating, "Mesa and Arizona are adopting EVs faster than most of the US, and this...

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FDA Inspection: What type of Arizona companies were under most scrutiny during Q4 2023?

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 22 inspections at 22 Food and Cosmetics companies from Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Superintendent Horne responds to Gov. Hobbs' recommendation for manual review of ESA purchases

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 10, 2024

Tom Horne, the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the Arizona Department of Education, has responded to Governor Hobbs' proposal to alter the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. He asserts that his role is to manage the Education Savings Accounts program in accordance with state law.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arizona increases from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arizona in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $416,485, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Grand Canyon Times: Jenny Clark on Gov. Hobbs’ proposed regulations of Arizona’s ESA program

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jan 10, 2024

Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona Board of Education, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the state’s Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) Program and the governor’s recently proposed regulations of the program.

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Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts debated over taxpayer savings

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 10, 2024

Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) in Arizona have become a focal point of debate regarding educational funding and taxpayer savings.

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Arizona senate president criticizes Democrats' absence in budget talks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 9, 2024

Senate President Warren Petersen has criticized Senate Democrats for their lack of participation in the 2024 state budget negotiations.

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Senator proposes repeal of Arizona Commerce Authority amid audit concerns

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 8, 2024

As Arizona's Legislature aims to adjust the state budget, a proposal has been introduced to dismantle the Arizona Commerce Authority.

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Majority of Arizona's population aged 25 to 29 in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 7, 2024

The median age of Arizona residents was 38 in 2021, on par with the national average of 38.

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Arizona's miscellaneous tax revenues up 28.7% since Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 7, 2024

Arizona collected $184 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, a 28.7% increase over the same period the previous year when $143 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Women make up majority of population in Arizona in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 6, 2024

Of the 7,079,203 people living in Arizona in 2021, 50.1% (3,545,308) were women and 49.9% (3,533,895) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Grand Canyon Times.

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Arizona's miscellaneous tax revenues up 1,050% in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 6, 2024

Arizona collected $184 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, a 1,050% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'When people get sick, they get better, then they get sick again, and they go up and down'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 5, 2024

During the winter, sinus infection rates increase. While there are a number of home remedies available, if symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it's best to see a specialist.

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Arizona: Individual income tax revenue down 27.1% as of Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 5, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $1.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Arizona, a 27.1% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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5.6% of citizens in Arizona unemployed in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 4, 2024

The unemployment rate in Arizona hit 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Arizona lawmakers criticize continuation of Department of Child Safety amid audit failures

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 4, 2024

Senator Justine Wadsack and Representative Barbara Parker have voiced their dissatisfaction with the recent Sunset Review of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).