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News from July 2024

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 12, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for the July 30 Primary Election.

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Arizona: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q2

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Arizona in the second quarter of 2024.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Arizona companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 17 inspections at 17 Food and Cosmetics companies from Arizona in the second quarter of 2024.

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Arizona Border Patrol agents make significant arrests in June

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 11, 2024

John R. Modlin, U.S. Border Patrol’s chief patrol agent in the Tucson Sector, posted on X about some significant arrests made during June, as well as the types of encounters border patrol agents have every day.

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Ryun on 'federal-only' ballots: AZ Medicaid office 'very explicitly telling folks that if their citizenship status cannot be confirmed, no worries'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 10, 2024

American Majority Action founder Ned Ryun posted on X on Monday that Arizona’s Medicaid office is informing individuals that they can still vote with a “federal-only” ballot even if they don’t provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

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Arizona celebrates 50 years of innovation in its supplemental nutrition program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 10, 2024

This year, the Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) celebrates 50 years of service to the state. This includes providing access to nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and nutritious foods to children and families in Arizona. WIC serves income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum participants, infants, and children under 5 years old.

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Biden-Harris Administration proposes policies targeting maternal mortality reduction

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 10, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has proposed new policies aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, which disproportionately affect underserved communities. The Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) proposed rule also includes measures to increase access to care and advance health equity.

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Goldwater: Homelessness remains high in AZ cities, despite 'hundreds of millions of dollars poured into' homelessness programs

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 9, 2024

A policy report produced by The Goldwater Institute examining homelessness in Maricopa County and Pima County shows government agencies “have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into various efforts to fight homelessness, yet the homeless population remains stubbornly high and continues to grow.”

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Scottsdale doctor: ‘Most patients come in saying that they're chronic mouth breathers’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 9, 2024

One of the more unpleasant symptoms of sinusitis is bad breath, which can occur due to congestion and mouth breathing. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinusitis causes breathing issues in patients, such as mouth breathing.

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Ryun: Arizona is 'explicitly telling folks that if their citizenship status cannot be confirmed' they can receive a 'federal only' ballot

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 8, 2024

The founder of American Majority Action Arizona government offices are informing individuals that they can still vote a "federal-only" ballot if they don't provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

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Board of Ed member: Attacks from Arizonans for Public Schools have 'potential to incite violence’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 8, 2024

Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona State Board of Education, said actions like those by Arizonans for Public Schools who wrote a check to pressure Dream City Church to pay the state back for any ESA program money used for academics has "the potential to incite violence towards schools and churches."

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Cortes: ‘Trump is bringing Hispanics, young voters' to Republican Party

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 8, 2024

League of American Workers Founder Steve Cortes said all the recent news regarding President Joe Biden's ability to lead the country has masked the success seen by Trump's campaign in bringing traditional Democrat demographics over to the Republican Party.

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ADHS outlines regulatory measures for licensed cannabis kitchens

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 8, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is responsible for licensing and regulating marijuana, marijuana retail sales, marijuana growth, and testing facilities in Arizona. This includes any licensed marijuana kitchens that manufacture edible products.

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Analysis: Arizona one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 6, 2024

An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Arizona is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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GOP officials file emergency motion over voter registration rules

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 5, 2024

An emergency motion filed by the Republican National Committee, along with Republican members of the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, seeks to require proof of American citizenship for those in Arizona casting votes for federal office – arguing that “proof of citizenship to vote is common sense and promotes integrity in our elections.”

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Voter registration deadline in two weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 5, 2024

Deadline approaching: Two weeks until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for the July 30 Primary Election.

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Analysis: Cost of Fourth of July BBQ hits record high as Arizonans pay 73% more for ground beef

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 5, 2024

A analysis of food prices from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) found that Americans, on average, are paying record high prices for their July 4th barbecues. Recent prices of groceries at the Fry's Food Stores in Arizona found that the price of ground beef has increased nearly 73% since before the start of the Biden-Harris administration.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in Arizona during Q1

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Arizona in the first quarter of 2024.

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Hydration essential in preventing heat-related illnesses amid Arizona's extreme temperatures

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 4, 2024

In Arizona's high temperatures, staying properly hydrated is crucial. Water is the best choice for hydration during hot weather. Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature, eliminate waste, and maintain cognitive function. Dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses and, if untreated, death.

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Arizona: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q1

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Arizona in the first quarter of 2024.