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News from January 2024

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City of Mesa Receives Water Conservation Grant for Non-Functional Turf Removal at Multiple Parks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 23, 2024

The City of Mesa has been awarded a $1.06 million Water Conservation Grant Fund Award by Arizona's Water Infrastructure Authority (WIFA). The grant will be used to remove non-functional turf at approximately 50 parks and basins in Mesa.Under this project, a 6-foot strip of turf adjacent to infrastructure, such as block walls, will be replaced with landscape rock and cement curbing at each selected location. This initiative supports Mesa's Climate Action Plan goals and the city's commitment to water stewardship and reducing water usage.Mesa Mayor John Giles emphasized...

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Funding secured for Interstate 10 widening project between Chandler and Casa Grande

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 22, 2024

Senator T.J. Shope has expressed his approval following the announcement of a $95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Arizona Republicans pass bills targeting border crime and backing Texas' immigration efforts

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 22, 2024

Arizona Senate Republicans have advanced legislation aimed at addressing border-related crimes and supporting Texas' initiatives to manage immigration issues.

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Travel security concerns at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport amid America First Legal's DHS, TSA inquiry into immigration policies

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jan 19, 2024

The AFL’s concern comes as public outcry is growing, fueled by incidents reported by renowned conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair and others in late December.

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Arizona Senate president challenges IRS over taxation of family rebate

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 19, 2024

In response to a recent decision by the Biden Administration's IRS, Senate President Warren Petersen is taking action to protect recipients of the Arizona Families Tax Rebate from federal income tax obligations.

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Arizona Board of Education member: ‘If you live in Arizona, you qualify’ for ESA program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 18, 2024

The Arizona Board of Education member said that in Arizona, every student qualifies for an ESA, covering kindergarteners at least the age of 5, all the way to special needs high students the age of 22.

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Arizona home to 1 college that still mandates “COVID” mRNA injection

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 17, 2024

There is still one college in Arizona that continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Senate committee recommends changes for troubled Arizona Commerce Authority

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 17, 2024

The Senate Government Committee of Reference has recommended changes to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) following a Sunset Review.

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Arizona Board of Education member: ‘Governor Hobbs and her administration must not be aware of Arizona Supreme Court ruling on the ESA program'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark said the Niehaus v. Huppenthal case decided that the recipient of the ESA scholarships is the child. This opposed the idea that the money was being directed to private schools.

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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...