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Arizona extends statewide school safety partnership through 2026

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 5, 2024

State schools superintendent Tom Horne has extended the Department of Education’s agreement with Off Duty Management through 2026, covering multiple schools in six counties. This extension is part of Horne’s initiative to ensure that students, educators, and staff are protected by armed and uniformed School Safety Officers.

Analysis: The cost of pasta at Fry’s Food Stores has increased 408% since first day of Biden-Harris Admin

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Sep 4, 2024

The cost of pasta at Fry's Food Stores has increased by 408% since inauguration day in 2021.

Scottsdale doctor: Balloon sinuplasty ‘allows us to intervene earlier in the disease process’

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 4, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a safe, minimally invasive procedure commonly offered by surgeons to treat chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, balloon sinuplasty is a straightforward and manageable procedure for patients.

Arizona Center receives $4.4M HRSA grants for improving rural health services

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 4, 2024

TUCSON, Arizona — The Arizona Center for Rural Health, part of the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, has been awarded two grants by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support health services in rural communities. These areas have historically lagged behind urban regions in healthcare access.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 481 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 31 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Survey reveals crisis in attracting and retaining classroom teachers

By Grand Canyon Times | Sep 3, 2024

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has released a teacher retention survey indicating a crisis in the teaching profession. The survey, involving nearly 1,000 teachers who left the profession after 2023, reveals significant numbers departing due to lack of administrative support for classroom discipline and a desire for better pay.