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Arizona's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 21% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 15, 2024

Arizona collected $3.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 25.2% more home purchase loans in Arizona in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 15, 2024

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

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Ned Ryun: Montenegro, Shamp ‘leading the most conservative Arizona legislative majority in history’

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 15, 2024

The founder of American Majority Action (AMA) congratulated Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear) and Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R-Surprise), both of whom were elected this week by their peers to their leadership positions.

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Arizona's property tax revenues up 6.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Arizona collected $292 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Arizona State Senate announces committee chairmanships for 57th Legislature

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen (R) has appointed the Senators who will lead the Senate Standing Committees for the 57th Legislature.

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Shope named chairman amid criticism of Hobbs' housing policies

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Senator T.J. Shope has been appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources for the 57th Legislature, according to an announcement by Senate President Warren Petersen.

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Arizona begins distribution of over 16K Narcan kits to combat school overdoses

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Superintendent Tom Horne announced the distribution of over 16,000 Narcan kits to Arizona schools as part of efforts to combat the Fentanyl crisis among school-aged children.

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Senator Jake Hoffman reappointed as chairman of director nominations committee

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

On November 14, 2024, Senator Jake Hoffman was reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Director Nominations (DINO) for the 57th Legislature.

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Petersen announces Senate statutory committee leadership for 57th Legislature

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Senate President Warren Petersen has announced the leadership for the Senate statutory committees, standing committee memberships, and released the committee schedule for the 57th Legislature.

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Arizona's combined tax revenues up 7.7% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 13, 2024

Arizona collected $5.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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University professor joins prestigious fellowship with Department of Energy

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 13, 2024

Marc Verhougstraete, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is participating in the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowships...

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Number of VA loans issued in Arizona increased by 208.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,580 home loans in Arizona, totaling $1.5 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arizona sees rise in whooping cough cases amid nationwide increase

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 12, 2024

There is a notable increase in pertussis cases across the United States, including Arizona.

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Petersen announces new leadership for Senate Standing Committees

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 12, 2024

Senate President Warren Petersen has announced the Senators who will lead the Senate Standing Committees for the 57th Legislature.

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Horne urges focus on academics over race and gender politics in schools

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 12, 2024

Tom Horne, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, has raised concerns about the academic performance in the Osborn school district.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Arizona during Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Arizona in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 327 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 481 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Sen. Shamp on passage of 'Secure the Border Act': 'The people of Arizona want safe communities again'

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 9, 2024

Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) said Arizona voters approved Proposition 314, the "Secure the Border Act," to address what she calls the “atrocious Biden-Harris border crisis” and protect communities from drugs, trafficking, and crime.

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

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Arizona in the fiscal year 2023 was $392,394, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Phoenix Children's Hospital exits network with major insurer amid contract dispute

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 8, 2024

The contract between BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (AZ Blue) and Phoenix Children’s Hospital has expired, resulting in the hospital no longer being an in-network provider for AZ Blue patients.