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AZ House Speaker-Elect Montenegro: 'National Popular Vote bill is dead on arrival. Period. Full stop.'

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Nov 21, 2024

The newly-elected Arizona House Speaker said any bill to advance a “National Popular Vote” in Arizona is “dead on arrival.”

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Arizona collects $134 million in property tax revenue in Q2

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 21, 2024

Arizona collected $134 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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EDA funds 10 projects to support economic development in Arizona during 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 21, 2024

Arizona ranked 27th in the US after receiving 10 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Rep. Montenegro to Gov. Hobbs: 'We don't need politicians posturing, we need real solutions'

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 21, 2024

Arizona State Rep. Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear), who was elected Speaker of the House earlier this month, said that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ refusal to support federal deportation efforts highlights the state’s vulnerability under current border policies. In response, advocated for stronger state-led measures to enhance border security and safeguard Arizona communities.

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Arizona collects $292 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

Arizona collected $292 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Senate Majority Leader Shamp: ‘It’s time for the states to take their powers back and to fight for their citizens’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Nov 20, 2024

In her second term as a member of the Arizona State Senate, Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) has been selected as Arizona Senate Majority Leader.

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377,615 white students enrolled in Arizona schools in 2023-24 school year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

White students comprised 33.9% of the Arizona school body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Bipartisan bill seeks permanent reauthorization for Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, John Barrasso, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act.

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Arizona superintendent criticizes U.S. Department of Education's role and efficiency

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona, expressed his views on the potential impact of shutting down the U.S. Department of Education.

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Arizona promotes road safety during Crash Responders Safety Week

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of EMS & Trauma System, is reminding roadway users to be cautious and reduce speed when approaching traffic incidents during Crash Responders Safety Week (CRSW).

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Arizona joins March of Dimes to raise prematurity awareness

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 19, 2024

Every November is recognized as Prematurity Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about preterm birth and its effects on families worldwide.

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Arizona's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 22.8% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 18, 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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Valley Fever Awareness Week focuses on increasing public knowledge in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 18, 2024

The 21st annual Valley Fever Awareness Week is taking place from November 16th to the 24th in Arizona.

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Arizona's property tax revenues up 3.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 17, 2024

Arizona collected $134 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's combined tax revenues down 3.5% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 16, 2024

Arizona collected $6.3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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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.