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News from June 2024

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Over 120 bank failures in the country since 2012: See if Arizona was affected

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, three of which occurred in Arizona.

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Biden-Harris administration invests $11 million in expanding medical residencies in rural areas

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish new residency programs in rural communities. The announcement was made by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden during a visit to a rural health clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

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Abe Hamadeh: Cartels ‘must be classified as a foreign terrorist organization’

By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024

Arizona Republican Congressional Candidate Abe Hamadeh stated that cartels running drug and human trafficking operations in the United States should be designated as terrorist organizations. Hamadeh made this statement in a June 10 post on X.

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Climate expert on newly hired 'Chief Heat Officer' by Dept. of Health Services: warning people about dangerous heat in Arizona is 'a waste of resources'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 13, 2024

In March, the Arizona Department of Health Services hired Dr. Eugene Livar under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ newly initiated Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan.

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Shamp on Secure the Border Act: ‘Democrats at the federal level as well as Governor Hobbs are making a mockery of this crisis by refusing to do anything’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 13, 2024

The Arizona Senate has passed HCR 2060, known as the "Secure the Border Act,” which will now be placed on the Nov. 5 ballot for voters to decide.

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School choice advocate calls Hobbs 'a hypocrite' for her opposition to Arizona school choice program

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 12, 2024

States across the nation are increasingly embracing universal school choice measures, driven by a groundswell of parental dissatisfaction with traditional public schooling systems.

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GOP officials call for investigations into alleged 'pay-to-play' between group home company and Gov. Katie Hobbs

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jun 12, 2024

A trio of Republican officials are calling for investigation into what they allege is a “pay-to-play” arrangement between Sunshine Residential Homes and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, and one is requesting that Attorney General Kris Mayes recuse herself from any such investigation.

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Reps. Gallego, Stanton vote to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) were joined by 200 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Arizona updates guidelines to boost participation in children's vaccination program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program has provided essential vaccines to children in Arizona for the past three decades. The VFC program aims to vaccinate children who might not otherwise receive vaccinations due to financial barriers. It relies on partnerships with private healthcare providers, tribal communities, community health centers, and local public health agencies. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) administers the program statewide with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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American Majority Action Founder: Arizona GOP in ‘arms race’ to mobilize to secure votes for 2024 election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

The head of American Majority Action said Arizona Republicans are in an “arms race” with Democrats to mobilize to secure votes in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Trump: ‘Vote early, absentee, by mail or in person’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (R) launched a “Swamp the Vote” campaign earlier this month, asking voters to vote early, absentee, by mail, or in person on Election Day.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Arizona legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Govenor Hobbs ignores 'Secure the Load' day

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

ABATE of Arizona and EPIC Policy Group marked "Secure the Load" day last week. However, the initiative, aimed at improving safety on state roads and highways, received no acknowledgment from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Kari Lake on border: Biden and Gallego ‘created this humanitarian and national security crisis’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

Kari Lake stated that President Biden’s latest executive order on the border crisis and Ruben Gallego’s corresponding border legislation are "purely political moves" for their election in November, claiming they are responsible for the crisis. The campaign issued the statement in a press release on June 4.

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Arizona Rancher: ‘It’s not safe out there’ due to illegals crossing the border

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Cochise County rancher Steve Boyce said in a new documentary that the negative impacts of illegal aliens crossing the U.S.-Mexico border happen “all the time, every night.”

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Scottsdale doctor on people with sinus issues: 'All of these issues trickle down into every facet of their lives'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 10, 2024

Chronic sinusitis has a multitude of symptoms that can affect one’s life, including an increased risk of depression. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, allergies can affect one in many different ways.

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American Principles Project President: Kohl's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 7, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection Kohl's have advertised in their children's sections "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not shop at the department store, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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League of American Workers President: 'Arizonans won’t be fooled' by Biden’s sudden new executive order on the border

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 7, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that Arizona voters “won’t be fooled” by President Biden’s new executive order to temporarily shut down asylum requests at the southern border, made in the middle of election season.

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Analysis: Four illegal aliens arrested in Arizona for crimes including possession, aggravated sexual abuse of a minor

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 7, 2024

There were 576 illegal aliens arrested in May 2024 for crimes including murder, sex crimes against children, child human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Four of these offenders were apprehended in Arizona on charges including possession and aggravated sexual abuse of a minor.

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Arizona listed as one of 25 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 6, 2024

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