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Arizona experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Arizona experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Arizona receives $130.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 327 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Scottsdale doctor: ‘Some sinus patients are absolutely miserable’

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 16, 2024

As the seasons change and seasonal depression becomes more prevalent, it's important to recognize that one potential side effect of sinusitis is depression. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, many sinus patients do not feel great about life.

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Infection prevention week focuses on collective responsibility

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 16, 2024

This week, the annual International Infection Prevention Week highlights the theme "Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention." The initiative emphasizes that everyone, from families to healthcare professionals, can contribute to reducing infections.

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Arizona extends free Achievement Tutoring Program through 2024-25 school year

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 16, 2024

The Achievement Tutoring Program in Arizona, launched by Superintendent Tom Horne last year, will continue through the 2024-25 school year. This extension allows more students to benefit from the free program, which has shown positive academic results across the state.

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Group that supports ‘puberty blockers’ for kids endorses Harris

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 16, 2024

A group that supports giving kids ‘puberty blocking’ drugs and once hosted a “Drag Town Hall” at Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School in Phoenix has endorsed Kamala Harris for U.S. President and named U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Phoenix) a ‘Trans Equality Champion.”

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Sen. Shamp: Illegal immigration has 'become a humanitarian crisis'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 15, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Janae Shamp (R-AZ-29) said illegal immigration has "become a humanitarian crisis" and the proposed Arizona border bill, which was supported by various law enforcement agencies on the state, was written to help the situation. She made the comments on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times podcast.

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National Border Patrol Council endorses Trump

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 15, 2024

The National Border Patrol Council, the largest Border Patrol union across the country, endorsed former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election during a rally in Arizona.

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Sen. Shamp: AZ Dems made ending ESA program 'their top priority’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 15, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) is defending the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program amid attempts by the state's top Democrats to cancel it.

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Arizona universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.6% in Arizona in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Lower property tax revenue in Arizona during Q2

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $134 million in property tax revenue for Arizona, a 54.1% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arizona hospitals data from Do No Harm

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 13, 2024

Following are details on patients, prescriptions, and procedures for underage sex reassignments done by facilities in Arizona.

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Which type of Arizona companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Food and Cosmetics companies from Arizona in the third quarter of 2024.

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Elon Musk offers cash incentive to over 130,000 Arizona gun owners not registered to vote

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk’s America PAC is reportedly offering $47 dollars for every referral to and signature from an Arizona voter on his petition to to support free speech and the Second Amendment.

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Arizona: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Arizona in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Arizona in the third quarter of 2024.

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Taxpayers spent over $100,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Arizona, report shows

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 11, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $100,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Arizona via managed Medicaid between the years 2019 and 2023.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline in two weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 11, 2024

Deadline approaching: Two weeks until deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election.

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Senate Candidate Lake: Cartels have 'operational control' of border

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 11, 2024

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, said that the current administration's border policies have allowed drug cartels to gain "operational control" of the U.S. southern border. Lake shared her statement with Grand Canyon Times on October 9.

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Arizona promotes awareness of sickle cell disease beyond September

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 9, 2024

Although September has concluded, The White House and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs have officially declared September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month. These proclamations aim to highlight the significance of raising awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD), particularly in Arizona.

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Arizona: Early voting begins today for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Oct 9, 2024

Early voting begins today in Arizona for the Nov. 5 General Election, and early ballots are now being mailed to voters on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), as well as voters who requested one-time ballot-by- mail for the election.