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News from February 2025

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Arizona launches Operation Southern Shield for safer interstates

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 20, 2025

The Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership (ACVSP) will conduct its annual "Operation Southern Shield" from February 24 to February 28, 2025.

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Northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive closes for reconstruction

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 20, 2025

The northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive in Phoenix will be closed for two months starting February 24, as announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

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OPINION: Make Arizona Sovereign Again

By Lisa Fink | Feb 20, 2025

For too long, state sovereignty has been under direct attack from the federal government overstepping its Constitutional boundaries.

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End of Trail event returns to Ben Avery Shooting Facility

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2025

The "End of Trail" event is set to return to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) in Phoenix, transforming the area into a scene reminiscent of the Old West.

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Tucson North MVD office begins extensive remodel; limited services continue

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has announced that the Tucson North office on North Shannon Road will undergo a comprehensive remodel to modernize and expand the facility.

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Arizona DOT invites public voting for Name-A-Snowplow contest

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced the finalists for its third annual Name-A-Snowplow contest.

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OPINION: Arizona Speaker of the House Puts State Constitution on Track to Banish DEI

By Matt Beienburg | Feb 19, 2025

Arizona lawmakers are advancing the most powerful state constitutional protections against racially discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) practices in the nation, and even DEI proponents like Gov. Katie Hobbs will not be able to stop them with her veto pen.

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Arizona schools chief Horne praises USDE warning on DEI discrimination

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 18, 2025

The Arizona Department of Education has announced that state schools chief Tom Horne praised a recent U.S. Department of Education letter warning that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) racial discrimination could jeopardize federal funding...

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Northbound I-17 in Phoenix closed for improvements from Feb. 21-24

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 18, 2025

Northbound Interstate 17 in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend from February 21 to February 24 for pavement and bridge improvements, as announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

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Tom Horne supports federal opposition to DEI programs

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 18, 2025

State schools chief Tom Horne has expressed approval of a recent letter from the U.S. Department of Education, which cautions educators nationwide that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs may lead to racial discrimination by...

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Arizonans push lawmakers to end credit card swipe fees on taxes

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 18, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for Arizona's HB 2629, a legislative proposal aimed at eliminating credit card swipe fees on taxes collected by small businesses.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 3,468 petitions in Arizona throughout 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 3,468 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Arizona, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Valentine's Day reminds couples to prioritize sexual health

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 14, 2025

Valentine's Day is often associated with love and connection, but it also serves as a timely reminder to prioritize sexual health.

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PropertyShark reports Arizona 2024 homeownership trends

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 14, 2025

PropertyShark has reported an increase in Arizona's homeownership rate by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 67.7%.

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ADOT announces weekend freeway closures in Phoenix area

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 13, 2025

Improvement projects will lead to closures or lane restrictions on sections of I-10 and I-17 in the Phoenix area this weekend, as announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

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State Route 143 to close temporarily for improvement project

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 13, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced a temporary closure affecting northbound State Route 143 between Interstate 10 and Loop 202, known as the Red Mountain Freeway.

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Arizona hunters reminded to update payment info before Feb 18 deadline

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 13, 2025

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has issued a reminder for hunters who applied for 2025 pronghorn and elk hunts to update their credit or debit card information by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18.

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Arizona warns against Valentine’s Day romance scams

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 13, 2025

As Valentine's Day approaches, the Arizona Corporation Commission's Securities Division has issued a warning about romance scams targeting individuals seeking love.

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White-nose syndrome fungus detected on Arizona bat

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 13, 2025

An Arizona bat has tested positive for Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats.

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ADOT reopens improved I-10 Orange Grove interchange after extensive upgrades

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 12, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has completed the reconstruction of the Interstate 10 and Orange Grove Road interchange, reopening it to traffic on Wednesday morning.