The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arizona in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $406,666, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
Pro-Palestine protests at Arizona State University is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.
State schools chief Tom Horne has expressed his admiration for the achievements of three Arizona high school students who were recently named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Blake Masters, the Republican Congressional candidate for Arizona’s 8th District, said the border crisis is "the number one issue in the state" with the other top issue being the impact of inflation on families.
Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center helped raise $110,000 for a Texas-based dog rescue foundation during a national conference held in Dallas this April.
In response to the escalating incidents of Fentanyl-related deaths and overdoses among Arizona's school-aged children, State Superintendent Tom Horne has unveiled an initiative aimed at combating this growing crisis. The initiative includes plans to equip schools with the anti-overdose drug Narcan and the establishment of a statewide task force.
Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said the “Democratic Party wants unlimited, taxpayer funded, abortion up until the moment of birth,” even though very few voters agree with that degree of abortion freedom.
As Arizona gears up for the upcoming primary elections to be held July 30, political analyst George Khalaf of Data Orbital provided insights into the state's electoral landscape during a recent webinar.
Republicans in the Arizona Senate are planning to put a “strike everything” amendment on HCR2060 to ask voters to approve “Secure the Border Act” despite Governor Katie Hobbs’ opposition to the legislation.
Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said the recent decision on abortion bans in Arizona “is a battle defeat for” efforts of the pro-life movement, but the “war goes on.”
As of April 2024, Arizona experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.