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Trump leads Biden by ten points in Arizona, poll shows

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 24, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Biden (D) by four points among Arizona voters in the 2024 race for the White House.

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Breaking Down Arizona's Pension Contributions: $6.6 million collected in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Arizona had received $6.6 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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One week until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 24, 2024

Deadline approaching: One week until civilian voter registration deadline for July 30 Primary Election.

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Participants celebrate accomplishments at 50th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 24, 2024

Participants in the 50th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference, organized by the Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH), celebrated their achievements in improving healthcare and services for rural citizens. The event, held from June 4-5, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona, also focused on strategic collaborations to enhance health services across all communities in the state. Pre-conference sessions took place on June 3.

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CDC says there have been no cases of 'transmission of hepatitis B in an elementary, middle or high school setting'

By Donna Rolando | Jun 23, 2024

Although hepatitis B vaccines for babies are required in most of the United States, the managing partner of a Phoenix-based law firm finds federal health officials unable to show any documented cases of the virus in a school setting.

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U.S. Senate Candidate Lake: opponent Gallego supports Biden’s 'disastrous actions' at the border

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 22, 2024

Kari Lake, U.S. Senate candidate for Arizona, criticized her opponent Ruben Gallego's support for President Biden's border policies, describing them as "disastrous actions" motivated by politics. The Lake campaign issued this statement in a press release on June 4.

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Kari Lake Campaign: 'Joe Biden’s executive order, which Ruben Gallego applauded, was nothing but political theater'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 22, 2024

The spokesperson for Kari Lake’s U.S. Senate campaign in Arizona stated that President Biden’s executive order on the border is "political theater in an election year." The Lake campaign shared their statement with the Grand Canyon Times on June 19.

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Analysis: The cost of cereal at Fry’s Food Stores has increased 303% since 2020

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

The cost of cereal in Arizona has increased by 303% since 2020.

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Scottsdale doctor: ‘When people start to take a lot of antibiotics, you can start to build up resistance’

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for chronic sinusitis, but they carry certain risks, and alternative treatments are available for those suffering from sinus issues. According to Dr. Brian Lee of the Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, antibiotics are something patients and doctors need to be careful with.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline in four weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Four weeks until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for the July 30 Primary Election.

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Arizona and Florida take different paths on kids' health insurance expansion

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 21, 2024

Arizona and Florida, two states with some of the highest rates of uninsured children in the nation, have set goals to expand health insurance coverage for those 18 and younger. However, their approaches illustrate significant ideological differences regarding government subsidies for children's health insurance.

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American Principles Project President: Disney's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection that Disney has produced for children's sections in department stores nationwide, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Marvel Superheroes, "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not support the company, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Reps. Gallego, Stanton vote against bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-D-3) and Greg Stanton (AZ-D-4) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Sierra Wuertz given Integrity Award for work with Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Sierra Wuertz, a member of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy, was honored with the Integrity Award during the annual Breathe Free Conference held by Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center's parent company National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.

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Monsoon season brings cooler temps but poses risks like flash floods

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 20, 2024

Monsoon season began last weekend in Arizona, bringing cooler temperatures along with potential weather hazards such as heavy rain, flash floods, high winds, and dust storms. These conditions can affect air quality, driving safety, and increase the risk of water-borne illnesses.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arizona increases from 2022 to 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arizona in the fiscal year 2023 was $406,542, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Hundreds of Millions Spent in Arizona to Combat Homelessness; What are the Results?

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jun 19, 2024

Austin VanDerHeyden, the Municipal Affairs Liaison at The Goldwater Institute, joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss his organization’s new report showing that hundreds of millions of dollars has been spent to “combat homelessness” by the Phoenix and Tucson governments, with little transparency or return on investment.

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Blackie on Arizona Free Enterprise Club voter roll lawsuit: ‘Data still shows four counties with more registered voters than residents of voting age population’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 19, 2024

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club, alongside prominent state Republicans, has taken legal action against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for alleged violations of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

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Kerr on school choice inclusion in 2024-25 budget: 'Our commitment to the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and School Tuition Organizations remains steadfast'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Jun 19, 2024

The Republican-led Arizona State Legislature has passed a $16.1 billion budget, celebrating the elimination of a $1.4 billion shortfall in the state’s budget deficit.

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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.