At the end of June, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) hosted its 11th annual Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise (AZID2024). Over 400 public health partners from various organizations participated to discuss best practices and current infectious disease trends in Arizona and the region. The event featured speakers from local Arizona jurisdictions, neighboring states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and several academic institutions.
The loss of taste and smell are two of the most noticeable symptoms that can come from chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, treating chronic sinusitis will improve overall quality of life.
The Goldwater Institute claims a Phoenix school district board had attempted to “pull money from the classroom” to provide its board members with thousands of dollars for an out-of-state training camp promoting progressive ideologies, labeled as “professional development.”
U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, Kari Lake, stated that the current administration has allowed 8 million illegal migrants, including criminals, to enter the United States. The Lake campaign made the statement to the Grand Canyon Times on July 24.
Sunday, July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Office of HIV and Hepatitis C Services (OHHS) encourages individuals to get tested for hepatitis. Millions in the country have viral hepatitis but remain unaware. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people aged 18 and older get tested for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lifetimes, and that all pregnant individuals get tested at least once during each pregnancy.
Arizona voters will have the opportunity to vote on the "Secure the Border Act" in November, following a superior court judge's decision to block a recent lawsuit. Senator Janae Shamp described the lawsuit as part of "attempts from Arizona Democrats and radical left activists to deprive voters of the opportunity to decide on this matter," which she called "truly appalling." She made the statement in a July 15 news release.
League of American Workers founder Steve Cortes said Vice President Kamala Harris has been a "total failure" in her duties regarding the border by allowing open border policies and heightened illegal immigration.
An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows Arizona is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, said the fact that Democrats fought against requiring proof of citizenship for individuals to be able register to vote in elections is "damning."
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed in an X post by outgoing President Biden to replace him as presidential candidate, said in 2017 that “undocumented immigrants” are not criminals.
PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has advised Arizona school districts and charter schools to seek legal counsel before implementing new federal Title IX guidelines, which are set to take effect on August 1. These regulations have sparked controversy and face multiple legal challenges.
U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, Kari Lake, stated that border policy has allowed the entrance of crime and drugs, turning Arizona into the "fentanyl state." The Lake campaign made the statement in a post on X on July 16.
An analysis of voting records and gun ownership from Women for Gun Rights found that 133,094 gun owners in Arizona, an important swing state in the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, are not currently registered to vote.