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Arizona: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Arizona Board of Education member: 'Every single transaction that we make comes under extremely high scrutiny, more scrutiny than any government program'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

The Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark said Arizona’s ESA program has a low fraudulent transaction rate, and each transaction made by the ESA is under more scrutiny than any government programs transactions.

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Number of VA loans issued in Arizona decreased by 23.1% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,294 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Arizona during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona average $386,489 for Q4

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $386,489, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline in four weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

Four weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for March 12 municipal elections.

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Board of Ed. Member Jenny Clark: Gov. Hobbs' 2024 budget proposal 'is not the winning side'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona Board of Education, has voiced her disapproval over Governor Katie Hobbs' 2024 budget proposal, which was unveiled last Friday. The proposal features cuts across several sectors, including school choice.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Arizona during Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

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

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Superintendent Horne mandates schools teach about the Holocaust

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

Horne has issued a directive via email, requiring all districts and charters to submit their plans for implementing the mandate by the 24th.

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Arizona: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 14, 2024

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

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Arizona during Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Mesa Police Chief Speaks Out About Teen Violence And The Recent Arrest Of A Juvenile Suspect

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 13, 2024

Mesa Police Chief, Ken Cost, has spoken out about the recent arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile suspect and the issue of teen violence that has been plaguing the East Valley community. The arrest comes after an aggravated assault of a teen that occurred in May 2023 was reported to the police on January 4, 2024.According to Chief Cost, the investigation into the assault involved speaking to the victim and several witnesses, which eventually led to the identification of the suspect. The Mesa Police wasted no time in locating and apprehending the suspect, who is now being held...

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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: 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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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.