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Kari Lake Campaign: Border policies 'created an environment where the cartels are able to exploit and endanger Americans'

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

Alex Nicoll, spokesperson for U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, said that Lake intends to address the issue of cartels controlling the southern border, which they "exploit and endanger Americans." The statement was provided by the Lake Campaign to the Grand Canyon Times on October 22.

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America First Works to host town hall on border crisis

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

America First Works (AFW) has announced a town hall event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m.

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Arizona works to reduce school children's lead exposure

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 23, 2024

This week marks the observance of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW), with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure in schools and childcare facilities. The collaboration between the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Public Health Chemistry Department at State Laboratory Services is central to these efforts.

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Reminder: Two weeks until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 22, 2024

Two weeks left: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.

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Senate Candidate Lake: ‘Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua causing chaos’ in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 21, 2024

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate from Arizona, has raised concerns about the presence of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) in her state. She said on October 14 in a post on X that Arizona is experiencing "chaos" similar to Colorado due to the gang's activities.

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VA provides 3,580 home loans in Arizona totaling $1.5 billion in Q3

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,580 home loans totaling $1.5 billion in Arizona during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Divorce records unsealed: Details emerge in U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego's high-profile split from then-pregnant ex-wife Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 19, 2024

In a notable case involving two prominent Arizona politicians, the divorce proceedings between Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have recently come to light, revealing details of their split that began nearly eight years ago.

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AZ GOP seeks Supreme Court support on female sports law ruling

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Republican-led Arizona Legislature is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Arizona's law prohibiting biological males from competing in female-only sports.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline next week

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

Reminder for next week: Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for Nov. 5 General Election.

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Upcoming voter registration deadline in two weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 18, 2024

Deadline approaching: Two weeks until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.

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Child sex abuse victim Kozak on Prop 313: ‘We must prioritize the safety of our children’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 18, 2024

As Arizona gears up for the Nov. 5 ballot, Kayleigh Kozak, the driving force behind "Kayleigh's Law," is passionately advocating for Proposition 313, a measure aimed at imposing life imprisonment for those convicted of child sex trafficking.

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Harris on reparations for black people: 'It has to be studied'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Oct 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris continued her support for a black reparations on a recent interview with rapper and podcast host "Charlamagne Tha God" despite the majority of voters in swing states like Arizona opposing reparations.

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Biden-Harris Administration expands Medicaid coverage to include traditional tribal healthcare

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved section 1115 demonstration amendments, marking a significant development in health care access. This approval allows Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for traditional health care practices at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, Tribal facilities, and urban Indian organizations (UIO). The initiative is aimed at enhancing culturally appropriate health care and improving outcomes for tribal communities in Arizona,...

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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.