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News from October 2024

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arizona declines from Q2 to Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Arizona during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $398,235, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Safety tips issued for Halloween by Arizona health officials

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 31, 2024

As Halloween festivities unfold, the risk of injury to children increases, particularly from motor vehicles.

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Reminder: One day until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 31, 2024

One day until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.

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Average Arizona household has spent $35,021 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 30, 2024

The average Arizona household has spent $35,021 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021.

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Over 460,000 total FY2024 illegal alien encounters in the Tucson Sector

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 30, 2024

During Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), there were 463,567 total illegal alien encounters in the Tucson Sector, which covers the entire state of Arizona, which is up 24.1% from last fiscal year’s number of 373,625 encounters.

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Arizona boosts rural maternity care with $2.5M AHCCCS funding

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

Roughly 20% of expecting and new mothers in Arizona receive inadequate prenatal care, according to a report from the March of Dimes.

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Senator Wadsack investigates Pima County Recorder's Office over election concerns

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

Senator Justine Wadsack has initiated an investigation into the Pima County Recorder's Office over potential violations that may have affected thousands of voters in Southern Arizona.

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Arizona sees rise in trauma incidents; falls remain leading cause

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 30, 2024

The State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB) marks 30 years of oversight and quality improvement within Arizona's trauma system.

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American Majority Action to AZ Voters: ‘Get your early ballot postmarked today or hand-deliver it to your voting location before the weekend’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 29, 2024

The founder of American Majority Action (AMA) said Arizona voters who want their ballots counted on Election Day should mail their early ballots today, Oct. 29, or hand-deliver them to their voting locations prior to the weekend.

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Nov. 5: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 29, 2024

One week until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.

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VA provides 2,599 home purchase loans in Arizona in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 2,599 VA home purchase loans issued in Arizona in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Former Governor Doug Ducey opposes Proposition 140 in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) announced his opposition to Proposition 140, a measure placed on the upcoming November ballot that seeks to implement a California-style election system in Arizona.

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Arizona ranks 7th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Arizona ranked seventh in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 3,580 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.

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Future uncertain for ACA navigators amid upcoming presidential election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 25, 2024

Maria Losoya is a pivotal figure in southern Arizona's border communities, known for her ability to navigate the health insurance marketplace.

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Reminder: One day until deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 24, 2024

One day until deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election.

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Kari Lake Campaign: Border policies 'created an environment where the cartels are able to exploit and endanger Americans'

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

Alex Nicoll, spokesperson for U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, said that Lake intends to address the issue of cartels controlling the southern border, which they "exploit and endanger Americans." The statement was provided by the Lake Campaign to the Grand Canyon Times on October 22.

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America First Works to host town hall on border crisis

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

America First Works (AFW) has announced a town hall event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m.

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Arizona works to reduce school children's lead exposure

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

This week marks the observance of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW), with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure in schools and childcare facilities. The collaboration between the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Public Health Chemistry Department at State Laboratory Services is central to these efforts.

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Reminder: Two weeks until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 22, 2024

Two weeks left: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.