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News from June 2024

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Kari Lake Campaign: 'Joe Biden’s executive order, which Ruben Gallego applauded, was nothing but political theater'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 22, 2024

The spokesperson for Kari Lake’s U.S. Senate campaign in Arizona stated that President Biden’s executive order on the border is "political theater in an election year." The Lake campaign shared their statement with the Grand Canyon Times on June 19.

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Analysis: The cost of cereal at Fry’s Food Stores has increased 303% since 2020

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

The cost of cereal in Arizona has increased by 303% since 2020.

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

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for chronic sinusitis, but they carry certain risks, and alternative treatments are available for those suffering from sinus issues. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, antibiotics are something patients and doctors need to be careful with.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline in four weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Four weeks until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for the July 30 Primary Election.

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Arizona and Florida take different paths on kids' health insurance expansion

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Arizona and Florida, two states with some of the highest rates of uninsured children in the nation, have set goals to expand health insurance coverage for those 18 and younger. However, their approaches illustrate significant ideological differences regarding government subsidies for children's health insurance.

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

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection that Disney has produced for children's sections in department stores nationwide, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Marvel Superheroes, "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not support the company, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Reps. Gallego, Stanton vote against bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-D-3) and Greg Stanton (AZ-D-4) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Sierra Wuertz given Integrity Award for work with Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Sierra Wuertz, a member of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy, was honored with the Integrity Award during the annual Breathe Free Conference held by Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center's parent company National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.

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Monsoon season brings cooler temps but poses risks like flash floods

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Monsoon season began last weekend in Arizona, bringing cooler temperatures along with potential weather hazards such as heavy rain, flash floods, high winds, and dust storms. These conditions can affect air quality, driving safety, and increase the risk of water-borne illnesses.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arizona increases from 2022 to 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arizona in the fiscal year 2023 was $406,542, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Hundreds of Millions Spent in Arizona to Combat Homelessness; What are the Results?

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jun 19, 2024

Austin VanDerHeyden, the Municipal Affairs Liaison at The Goldwater Institute, joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss his organization’s new report showing that hundreds of millions of dollars has been spent to “combat homelessness” by the Phoenix and Tucson governments, with little transparency or return on investment.

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Blackie on Arizona Free Enterprise Club voter roll lawsuit: ‘Data still shows four counties with more registered voters than residents of voting age population’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 19, 2024

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club, alongside prominent state Republicans, has taken legal action against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for alleged violations of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

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Kerr on school choice inclusion in 2024-25 budget: 'Our commitment to the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and School Tuition Organizations remains steadfast'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 19, 2024

The Republican-led Arizona State Legislature has passed a $16.1 billion budget, celebrating the elimination of a $1.4 billion shortfall in the state’s budget deficit.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arizona increases from 2021 to 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arizona in the fiscal year 2022 was $404,587, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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State budget eliminates Kindergarten Entry Assessment program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne announced that the newly-passed state budget includes the elimination of the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) program, a move he has long advocated. Many educators have viewed the KEA as an unnecessary bureaucratic requirement that detracts from classroom time.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Patrick Brenner discusses public records law and school choice in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

Patrick Brenner, founder and president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), joins the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss public records law, school choice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this episode, he covers the institute's pending lawsuits against the city of Scottsdale and Mesa Public Schools related to Arizona's public records law.

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Earnings on Arizona's public pension investments increase to $700,061 in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Arizona public pensions went up from $587,646 in 2021 to $700,061 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: Arizona among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jun 17, 2024

Arizona is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Grand Canyon Times found.

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Two weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 17, 2024

Two weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election.

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Law Enforcement Today’s Reyes on Mexico suing U.S. gun manufacturers: ‘Misguided and pure liberal lunacy’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 16, 2024

Law Enforcement Today’s Kyle Reyes is a vocal critic arguing against a lawsuit launched by Mexico blaming U.S. gun manufacturers for gun violence in the country.