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Fountain Hills Democrat opposes Arizona Healthy Schools Act despite initial support

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

With Arizona leaders unifying statewide to support the Trump administration's initiative for healthier schools, a Maricopa County leader has opposed the move.

Arizona Corporation Commission denies rehearing on formula rate plans policy

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has decided against rehearing applications related to the Formula Rate Plans (FRP) Policy Statement.

Arizona Game and Fish Commission announces upcoming public meeting in Yuma

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is scheduled to hold its next public meeting on Friday, February 14, in Yuma, Arizona.

Arizona explores new opportunities for nuclear power development

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

On February 7, 2025, Vice Chair Nick Myers and Commissioner René Lopez initiated a formal inquiry into the potential development of new nuclear generation in Arizona.

I-10 Broadway Curve adds new travel lanes as improvement project progresses

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced the opening of newly constructed travel lanes on Interstate 10 in the Broadway Curve area.

NFIB reports unchanged job openings amid economic optimism

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 11, 2025

The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in January, a figure unchanged from December.

Small businesses face rising uncertainty amid optimism: NFIB survey

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.3 points in January, settling at 102.8.

Southbound I-17 in Phoenix closed for improvements this weekend

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 11, 2025

Southbound Interstate 17 in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend for pavement and bridge improvements, as announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Arizona honors black pioneers in public health during Black History Month

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 10, 2025

February is Black History Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of the Black community.

Vice Chair Myers opens inquiry into Arizona's natural gas infrastructure needs

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 10, 2025

On February 10, 2025, Vice Chairman Nick Myers initiated docket G-00000A-25-0029 to explore the expansion of natural gas infrastructure and storage in Arizona.

US 60 reopens between Superior and Miami after rock removal

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 7, 2025

US 60 has reopened between Superior and Miami following a prolonged closure due to the removal of unstable rock.

Arizona Corporation Commission reviews key utility and securities matters

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 7, 2025

The Arizona Corporation Commission convened in Phoenix, Arizona, to deliberate on 17 matters related to securities, electric, and water issues.

House passes bill for veteran center land transfer in Northern Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 6, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed H.R.837, a bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ).

Analysis: Arizona among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that Arizona is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.