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ADOT announces Phoenix area freeway closures for April 11-14

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced closures for sections of Phoenix area freeways this weekend from April 11-14 due to ongoing construction projects.

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Vice Chairman Myers to host wildfire mitigation town hall in Payson

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 10, 2025

Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chairman Nick Myers is set to hold the second annual Wildfire Mitigation Town Hall in Payson, Arizona.

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Arizona reviews data center impact on energy costs and grid reliability

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 10, 2025

This month, Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Kevin Thompson opened a new docket addressing the growth of data centers in Arizona.

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Arizona ranks 7th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 9, 2025

As of 2025, Arizona reported 1,699 teacher vacancies, equating to 15 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 7th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Arizona DOT announces SR 143 southbound closure for sign work

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced a closure of the southbound State Route 143 between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Interstate 10 for sign work.

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Loop 202 eastbound on-ramp at Gilbert Road to close for two months

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced the scheduled closure of the eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Gilbert Road, beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

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Next Steps Editor: 'King Kong of district enrollment loss comes from other public schools,' not ESAs

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 8, 2025

Matthew Ladner, Executive Editor of Next Steps, has highlighted a significant issue in Arizona's public school districts: the underutilization of capacity.

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Arizona Lottery introduces Loaded CASH EXPLOSION Scratchers with $2.5 million top prize

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 8, 2025

The Arizona Lottery has introduced a new $20 Loaded CASH EXPLOSION Scratchers ticket, available for players to win significant prizes.

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Strong support for 20% small business deduction revealed in new NFIB poll

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals strong bipartisan support for the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, a provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act slated to expire at the end of 2025.

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APS suggests steps to reduce home energy bills amid rising temperatures

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 8, 2025

Arizona Public Service (APS) is addressing rising temperatures across the state by providing customers with tips to save on energy costs.

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1,157 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Arizona in 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Arizona submitted 1,157 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Arizona Travel ID deadline for domestic flights approaches in one month

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 7, 2025

Today marks the one-month countdown until a federal deadline requires domestic airline travelers to possess a federally compliant form of identification.

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Scheduled closure on State Route 88 canceled; future dates set

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has canceled a planned 48-hour closure on State Route 88, which was intended for this week.

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Analysis: Arizona one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 7, 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.

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Arizona schools risk losing federal funds over DEI program compliance

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 4, 2025

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced that he will distribute new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education to schools across Arizona.

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Workforce accelerator for battery manufacturing opens in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 4, 2025

The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with Pinal County, Central Arizona College, and LG Energy Solution, recently inaugurated the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Pinal County.

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EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in Arizona in 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 10 grants totaling $6,307,938 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Arizona.

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Kayleigh Kozak: 'Honored to step into the role of Family First Campaign Director' for America First Policy Institute

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 3, 2025

Kayleigh Kozak has been appointed as the Family First Campaign Director at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI).

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Federal privacy law compliance emphasized for Arizona schools

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 3, 2025

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has shared letters from the U.S. Department of Education with Arizona public schools, emphasizing the need for compliance with federal privacy laws to protect parents' rights.

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Federal compliance stressed for Arizona schools to receive funding

By Grand Canyon Times | Apr 3, 2025

Tom Horne emphasized the importance of complying with federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, skin color, or ethnicity, aligning with his philosophy.