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Katie Hobbs Becomes First Governor in the Nation to Block Bill Removing Zoning Restrictions to Bring Housing Prices Down for Hardworking Citizens

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 18, 2024

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made headlines by becoming the first governor in the nation to block a bill aimed at removing zoning restrictions to bring housing prices down for hardworking citizens. The vetoed legislation, known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act, was intended to address the skyrocketing housing costs in Arizona.The veto comes at a time when the median home sale price in Arizona has surged by more than 50% since January 2020, reaching a staggering $430,000. The state is facing a severe shortage of approximately 270,000 housing units, contributing...

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Arizona Senate Republicans Push for Life Sentences for Child Sex Traffickers

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans in Arizona are pushing forward a ballot referral that would allow voters to consider imposing life in prison for child sex traffickers in the state. Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from such heinous crimes."I am a mother, wife, and protector of our children. Today, my fellow Republican senators and I took a stand to stop child sex trafficking across Arizona," said Senator Bolick.Highlighting the widespread nature of human trafficking, Senator Bolick stated, "Human...

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Lawmakers Respond to Arizona League of Cities and Towns Executive Director's Refusal to Negotiate on Housing Solutions

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

Five lawmakers have issued strong statements in response to the Executive Director of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Tom Belshe, who recently refused to negotiate on state-mandated changes regarding housing solutions. Belshe's stance was made clear when he stated, "Zoning is something that we cannot support," and reiterated that his organization would not engage in negotiations on this matter.Senate President Warren Petersen expressed urgency for action, stating, "The Governor is out of excuses to not sign this bill." He urged the Governor to prioritize making...

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Arizona ranked 22nd lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 16, 2024

Arizona ranked 22nd lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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BLS announces rising inflation statistics as Arizonans express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 14, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data on March 12, indicating an increase in inflation for February. Recent polling suggests that the economy and inflationary pressures are high-priority concerns for Arizona voters, who have expressed significant disapproval of President Biden's economic management.

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Reminder: One day until deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 14, 2024

One day until deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 12, 2024

Reminder for next week: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Steve Cortes: Kelly, Sinema ‘clearly decided to prioritize illegal aliens and a radical open borders agenda’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 12, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Arizona U.S. Sens. Kelly (D) and Sinema (I) “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Every Arizona State Senate Democrat votes against bill prohibiting China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from owning land in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 11, 2024

The Arizona State Senate passed, without a single Democrat vote, a bill to prohibit China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from owning land in Arizona.

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Reminder: One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 12 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for March 12 municipal elections.

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National Border Patrol Council: ‘Arresting illegal aliens who crash the border illegally is deemed ‘anti-immigrant’ by Katie Hobbs’

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said last week that their social media followers should “let sink in” Gov. Katie Hobbs’ (D-Ariz.) veto of SB 1231, the “Border Invasion Act.”

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March 8: Deadline to vote early in-person for March 12 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

Deadline approaching: One day until deadline to vote early in-person for March 12 municipal elections.

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April 8: Deadline for accepting Nomination Papers, Nomination Petitions, and Financial Disclosure Statements for candidates seeking nomination in July 30 Primary Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 11, 2024

Four weeks to go: Deadline for accepting Nomination Papers, Nomination Petitions, and Financial Disclosure Statements for candidates seeking nomination in July 30 Primary Election.

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Kelly, Sinema vote to allow illegal aliens to be counted toward congressional representation

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 9, 2024

Arizona U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D) and Kirsten Sinema (I) both voted against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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AZ Senate Majority Leader: Instead of ‘partisan witch hunt targeting ESAs’, AG should ‘demand accountability' of public schools 'engaging in fraud’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 8, 2024

Arizona Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli (R-Lake Havasu City), the vice-chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, said he is “deeply concerned about the lack of compliance” with school district financial reporting to the auditor general.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 8, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Reminder: One day until deadline to request early ballot for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 7, 2024

One day until deadline to request early ballot for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

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Scottsdale doctor: Sinusitis ‘can definitely impact the quality of their sleep’

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 7, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality, which will impact quality of life.

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Thirteen Arizona school districts noncompliant with financial reporting, finds the Arizona Auditor General

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Mar 6, 2024

Thirteen Arizona school districts are currently noncompliant with the uniform system of financial records for Arizona school districts.

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Public Interest Legal Foundation: ‘Congress needs to update Motor Voter,' Sen. Bolick proposes bill to address foreign influence in Arizona elections

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Mar 5, 2024

In a recently compiled research brief titled “Arizona: Majority of Registrants Cancelled Due to Foreign Nationality in Tucson Came from Partisan Voter Drives,” the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) revealed Pima County records showing that since 2021,186 voter registrants were removed due to citizenship issues, with seven people found to have cast ballots in federal and local elections.