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News from March 2024

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VA provides 2,549 home purchase loans in Arizona in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 2,549 VA home purchase loans issued in Arizona in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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League of American Workers President: 'The dire economic fallout of Bidenomics turns Arizonans back toward Trump'

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 22, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder and president of the League of American Workers (LAW) said a poll released yesterday by his organization shows that Arizona workers are suffering under President Joe Biden's economic policies.

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Catholic Vote President: Poll showing four-point Trump lead in Arizona a result of 'economic hardship' under Biden

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 21, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said a new poll showing former President Donald Trump leading President Biden by for points in Arizona is the result of voters being unhappy with the "economic hardship" caused by Biden and Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

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Trump leads Biden by four points in Arizona, poll shows

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 21, 2024

Former President Donald Trump ( R) leads President Biden (D) by four points among Arizona voters in the 2024 race for the White House.

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9 basketball players from Arizona to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 20, 2024

Goodyear and Tucson players represent Arizona in the tournament.

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22 basketball players from Arizona to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 19, 2024

Phoenix has the most players of any city representing Arizona in the tournament.

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Parent Files Lawsuit Defending English as Language of the Classroom

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 19, 2024

PHOENIX – A Phoenix-area parent of a public-school student has filed a lawsuit challenging the Creighton Elementary School District’s use of dual language instruction in violation of a voter approved law requiring English Learners to be taught in English the entire school day.State schools superintendent Tom Horne expressed his stance on the matter, stating, “Each member of the Creighton Elementary school board will be compelled to leave the board immediately and will not be able to hold a position of authority in Arizona public schools for five years if the court agrees...

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Senate Republicans Applaud SCOTUS Decision on Texas Border Law, Call on Arizona Governor to Act

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 19, 2024

Senate Republicans are celebrating the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing Texas to enforce its law against illegal border crossings, with a focus on protecting citizens from the effects of lax immigration enforcement. In response, they are urging Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to follow suit and prioritize the safety of Arizonans by implementing similar measures.Senate President Warren Petersen expressed disappointment in Governor Hobbs' previous veto of legislation aimed at empowering Arizona law enforcement to address border-related issues. Petersen...

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Reminder: One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 18, 2024

One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Katie Hobbs Becomes First Governor in the Nation to Block Bill Removing Zoning Restrictions to Bring Housing Prices Down for Hardworking Citizens

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 18, 2024

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made headlines by becoming the first governor in the nation to block a bill aimed at removing zoning restrictions to bring housing prices down for hardworking citizens. The vetoed legislation, known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act, was intended to address the skyrocketing housing costs in Arizona.The veto comes at a time when the median home sale price in Arizona has surged by more than 50% since January 2020, reaching a staggering $430,000. The state is facing a severe shortage of approximately 270,000 housing units, contributing...

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Arizona Senate Republicans Push for Life Sentences for Child Sex Traffickers

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans in Arizona are pushing forward a ballot referral that would allow voters to consider imposing life in prison for child sex traffickers in the state. Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from such heinous crimes."I am a mother, wife, and protector of our children. Today, my fellow Republican senators and I took a stand to stop child sex trafficking across Arizona," said Senator Bolick.Highlighting the widespread nature of human trafficking, Senator Bolick stated, "Human...

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Lawmakers Respond to Arizona League of Cities and Towns Executive Director's Refusal to Negotiate on Housing Solutions

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

Five lawmakers have issued strong statements in response to the Executive Director of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Tom Belshe, who recently refused to negotiate on state-mandated changes regarding housing solutions. Belshe's stance was made clear when he stated, "Zoning is something that we cannot support," and reiterated that his organization would not engage in negotiations on this matter.Senate President Warren Petersen expressed urgency for action, stating, "The Governor is out of excuses to not sign this bill." He urged the Governor to prioritize making...

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Arizona ranked 22nd lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

Arizona ranked 22nd lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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BLS announces rising inflation statistics as Arizonans express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 14, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data on March 12, indicating an increase in inflation for February. Recent polling suggests that the economy and inflationary pressures are high-priority concerns for Arizona voters, who have expressed significant disapproval of President Biden's economic management.

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Reminder: One day until deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 14, 2024

One day until deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 12, 2024

Reminder for next week: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Steve Cortes: Kelly, Sinema ‘clearly decided to prioritize illegal aliens and a radical open borders agenda’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 12, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Arizona U.S. Sens. Kelly (D) and Sinema (I) “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Every Arizona State Senate Democrat votes against bill prohibiting China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from owning land in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 11, 2024

The Arizona State Senate passed, without a single Democrat vote, a bill to prohibit China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from owning land in Arizona.

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Reminder: One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 12 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 12 municipal elections.

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National Border Patrol Council: ‘Arresting illegal aliens who crash the border illegally is deemed ‘anti-immigrant’ by Katie Hobbs’

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said last week that their social media followers should “let sink in” Gov. Katie Hobbs’ (D-Ariz.) veto of SB 1231, the “Border Invasion Act.”