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Arizona Republicans urge action against border challenges

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 29, 2024

Arizona Senate Republicans have expressed their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to manage the southern border.

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The State Board of Education upheld the Arizona Department of Education rejection of superfluous ESA expenses

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 29, 2024

The Department of Education has witnessed a surge in expense requests for non-educational purposes through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. The State Board has maintained its stance on rejecting these requests.

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Amid safety concerns, United Airlines criticism intensifies with video of CEO in drag, legal filings

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jan 26, 2024

The focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by the airline industry is sparking debates and raising questions about whether passenger safety is taking a backseat to the political ideologies of executives.

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Grand Canyon Times: Steve Cortes on Donald Trump and Border Security

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jan 24, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), appeared on the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss a new poll conducted for his organization, which found that only 18% of Arizona voters say that the American Dream is “still attainable.”

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Scottsdale doctor: ‘You never want to wait until your sinuses are an absolute mess’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 24, 2024

Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are common medical conditions that can become more serious the longer they go untreated. Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center said that early intervention is crucial in treating sinusitis.

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Arizona senators propose new bills addressing border security challenges

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 24, 2024

Senators Janae Shamp and David Gowan have introduced new legislation in Arizona aimed at addressing border-related issues.

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Feb. 20: Civilian voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 23, 2024

Four weeks to go: Civilian voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Senator Kerr introduces bill for local control over Arizona's groundwater management

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 23, 2024

Senator Sine Kerr has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding Arizona's groundwater resources.

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City of Mesa Receives Water Conservation Grant for Non-Functional Turf Removal at Multiple Parks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 23, 2024

The City of Mesa has been awarded a $1.06 million Water Conservation Grant Fund Award by Arizona's Water Infrastructure Authority (WIFA). The grant will be used to remove non-functional turf at approximately 50 parks and basins in Mesa.Under this project, a 6-foot strip of turf adjacent to infrastructure, such as block walls, will be replaced with landscape rock and cement curbing at each selected location. This initiative supports Mesa's Climate Action Plan goals and the city's commitment to water stewardship and reducing water usage.Mesa Mayor John Giles emphasized...

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Funding secured for Interstate 10 widening project between Chandler and Casa Grande

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 22, 2024

Senator T.J. Shope has expressed his approval following the announcement of a $95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Arizona Republicans pass bills targeting border crime and backing Texas' immigration efforts

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 22, 2024

Arizona Senate Republicans have advanced legislation aimed at addressing border-related crimes and supporting Texas' initiatives to manage immigration issues.

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Travel security concerns at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport amid America First Legal's DHS, TSA inquiry into immigration policies

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jan 19, 2024

The AFL’s concern comes as public outcry is growing, fueled by incidents reported by renowned conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair and others in late December.

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Arizona Senate president challenges IRS over taxation of family rebate

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 19, 2024

In response to a recent decision by the Biden Administration's IRS, Senate President Warren Petersen is taking action to protect recipients of the Arizona Families Tax Rebate from federal income tax obligations.

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Arizona Board of Education member: ‘If you live in Arizona, you qualify’ for ESA program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 18, 2024

The Arizona Board of Education member said that in Arizona, every student qualifies for an ESA, covering kindergarteners at least the age of 5, all the way to special needs high students the age of 22.

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Arizona home to 1 college that still mandates “COVID” mRNA injection

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 17, 2024

There is still one college in Arizona that continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Senate committee recommends changes for troubled Arizona Commerce Authority

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 17, 2024

The Senate Government Committee of Reference has recommended changes to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) following a Sunset Review.

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Arizona Board of Education member: ‘Governor Hobbs and her administration must not be aware of Arizona Supreme Court ruling on the ESA program'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark said the Niehaus v. Huppenthal case decided that the recipient of the ESA scholarships is the child. This opposed the idea that the money was being directed to private schools.

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Arizona: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Arizona Board of Education member: 'Every single transaction that we make comes under extremely high scrutiny, more scrutiny than any government program'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 16, 2024

The Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark said Arizona’s ESA program has a low fraudulent transaction rate, and each transaction made by the ESA is under more scrutiny than any government programs transactions.

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Number of VA loans issued in Arizona decreased by 23.1% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,294 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Arizona during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.