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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arizona increases from 2021 to 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arizona in the fiscal year 2022 was $404,587, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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State budget eliminates Kindergarten Entry Assessment program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne announced that the newly-passed state budget includes the elimination of the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) program, a move he has long advocated. Many educators have viewed the KEA as an unnecessary bureaucratic requirement that detracts from classroom time.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Patrick Brenner discusses public records law and school choice in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 18, 2024

Patrick Brenner, founder and president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), joins the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss public records law, school choice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this episode, he covers the institute's pending lawsuits against the city of Scottsdale and Mesa Public Schools related to Arizona's public records law.

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Earnings on Arizona's public pension investments increase to $700,061 in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Arizona public pensions went up from $587,646 in 2021 to $700,061 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: Arizona among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jun 17, 2024

Arizona is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Grand Canyon Times found.

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Two weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 17, 2024

Two weeks until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election.

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Law Enforcement Today’s Reyes on Mexico suing U.S. gun manufacturers: ‘Misguided and pure liberal lunacy’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 16, 2024

Law Enforcement Today’s Kyle Reyes is a vocal critic arguing against a lawsuit launched by Mexico blaming U.S. gun manufacturers for gun violence in the country.

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Over 120 bank failures in the country since 2012: See if Arizona was affected

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, three of which occurred in Arizona.

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Biden-Harris administration invests $11 million in expanding medical residencies in rural areas

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish new residency programs in rural communities. The announcement was made by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden during a visit to a rural health clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

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Abe Hamadeh: Cartels ‘must be classified as a foreign terrorist organization’

By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024

Arizona Republican Congressional Candidate Abe Hamadeh stated that cartels running drug and human trafficking operations in the United States should be designated as terrorist organizations. Hamadeh made this statement in a June 10 post on X.

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Climate expert on newly hired 'Chief Heat Officer' by Dept. of Health Services: warning people about dangerous heat in Arizona is 'a waste of resources'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 13, 2024

In March, the Arizona Department of Health Services hired Dr. Eugene Livar under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ newly initiated Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan.

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Shamp on Secure the Border Act: ‘Democrats at the federal level as well as Governor Hobbs are making a mockery of this crisis by refusing to do anything’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 13, 2024

The Arizona Senate has passed HCR 2060, known as the "Secure the Border Act,” which will now be placed on the Nov. 5 ballot for voters to decide.

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School choice advocate calls Hobbs 'a hypocrite' for her opposition to Arizona school choice program

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 12, 2024

States across the nation are increasingly embracing universal school choice measures, driven by a groundswell of parental dissatisfaction with traditional public schooling systems.

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GOP officials call for investigations into alleged 'pay-to-play' between group home company and Gov. Katie Hobbs

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jun 12, 2024

A trio of Republican officials are calling for investigation into what they allege is a “pay-to-play” arrangement between Sunshine Residential Homes and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, and one is requesting that Attorney General Kris Mayes recuse herself from any such investigation.

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Reps. Gallego, Stanton vote to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) were joined by 200 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Arizona updates guidelines to boost participation in children's vaccination program

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program has provided essential vaccines to children in Arizona for the past three decades. The VFC program aims to vaccinate children who might not otherwise receive vaccinations due to financial barriers. It relies on partnerships with private healthcare providers, tribal communities, community health centers, and local public health agencies. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) administers the program statewide with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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American Majority Action Founder: Arizona GOP in ‘arms race’ to mobilize to secure votes for 2024 election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

The head of American Majority Action said Arizona Republicans are in an “arms race” with Democrats to mobilize to secure votes in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Trump: ‘Vote early, absentee, by mail or in person’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (R) launched a “Swamp the Vote” campaign earlier this month, asking voters to vote early, absentee, by mail, or in person on Election Day.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Arizona legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Govenor Hobbs ignores 'Secure the Load' day

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 11, 2024

ABATE of Arizona and EPIC Policy Group marked "Secure the Load" day last week. However, the initiative, aimed at improving safety on state roads and highways, received no acknowledgment from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.