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Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, expressed concerns over current Democratic climate initiatives, describing them as "overblown and wasteful." Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674076…
Arizona House Republicans have announced their support for educators and a commitment to rewarding the state’s top teachers through a post on X, a social media platform. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674077…
Karrin Taylor Robson, a gubernatorial candidate in Arizona, has criticized a court-sanctioned program for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds intended for law enforcement. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674077…
The VA issued 1,753 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/671581…
Horne expressed satisfaction with the release of certain federal funds that had been paused. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674057…
Representative Eli Crane is set to host his third Tele-Town Hall of the year on Tuesday, July 22, at 5:00 PM Arizona Time. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674057…
Republican Representatives David Schweikert, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani have voted in favor of a proposal that would reduce funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting by over $1 billion. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674057…
Federal funds for after-school programs that were previously under review will now be released to the states, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674057…
Millions of taxpayer dollars are reportedly being used to fund left-leaning activist groups, according to testimony presented by Tyler O’Neil before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674051…
A recent testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee highlighted concerns about the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in what was described as the "Biden-Harris border crisis." Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674051…
Antonio Cruz, a 36-year-old Mexican national, was arrested on July 8 in Phoenix, Arizona. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/673969…
Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company specializing in AI-powered factories, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing and software hub in Mesa, Arizona. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674051…
Brandon Scott Menaged, a 22-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced to 33 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge David G. Campbell on July 9. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/673969…
No full freeway closures are planned for improvement work in the Phoenix area this weekend, from July 18 to July 21, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674051…
A new bridge on State Route 80 over the San Pedro River in St. David has been completed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674051…
Cities across the nation are facing a troubling trend of individuals attempting to impersonate law enforcement officers, eroding trust between police and the communities they serve. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674050…
Cory Jermaine White, Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Goodyear, Arizona, was sentenced to 108 months in prison on July 16 by United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674049…
Yesterday, federal search warrants were executed at five Colt Grill restaurants and 12 residences across two states following a three-year labor exploitation investigation. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674049…
The average VA home loan amount in Arizona during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $415,979, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/671580…
The City of Tucson Economic Initiatives Office, in collaboration with the Arizona State Land Department and the Arizona Commerce Authority, has announced its participation in the REDI Sites program. Read more… grandcanyontimes.com/stories/674042…