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News from September 2024

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Schweikert introduces bill aiming at curbing ERTC fraud

By NW Valley Times | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman David Schweikert, along with Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI), has introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Repeal Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to disallow the processing of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims filed after January 31, 2024. The bill also seeks to increase penalties for those defrauding the government and assist the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in processing legitimate returns from small businesses.

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Government events this week in Northwest Valley: Sept. 22-28

By NW Valley Times | Sep 23, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Northwest Valley this week.

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Community garden fosters connection through gardening

By NW Valley Times | Sep 23, 2024

A community hub fostering friendship, nutrition, and health has emerged in Glendale over the past decade. This development is due to the efforts of a dedicated non-profit organization, committed volunteers, and supportive city employees.

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Broadway's 'Mrs.Doubtfire' cast shares insights into entertainment industry

By NW Valley Times | Sep 23, 2024

Pili Fronda attended a performance workshop in New York during his sophomore year at Grand Canyon University (GCU), which led to his role with the "Mrs. Doubtfire" tour. Photos by Ralph Freso.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Maricopa County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By NW Valley Times | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in Northwest Valley: Sept. 22-28

By NW Valley Times | Sep 22, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Northwest Valley this week.

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Which former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By NW Valley Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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School events this week in Northwest Valley: Sept. 22-28

By NW Valley Times | Sep 21, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Northwest Valley this week.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Sep 21, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NW Valley Times | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lesko urges CMS to adopt new supervision rules for therapy assistants

By NW Valley Times | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSureto, urging the agency to retain proposed supervision requirements for occupational and physical therapy assistants in the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. These requirements align with bipartisan legislation introduced by Lesko and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) in H.R. 4878, the EMPOWER Act.

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GCU promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through its IDEA Club initiatives

By NW Valley Times | Sep 20, 2024

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is working to dispel the notion that its business incubator, Canyon Ventures, is exclusively for students of the Colangelo College of Business. Caleb McCandliss, president of the IDEA Club and an engineering major, aims to encourage students from all GCU colleges to create products and start businesses.

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Hearing highlights need for better tools in managing chronic diseases

By NW Valley Times | Sep 20, 2024

Americans need better tools to manage their health, according to witnesses at a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing. Nearly 90 percent of the $4.1 trillion spent on health care annually in the U.S. is due to chronic diseases. Addressing obesity, a significant risk factor, could save taxpayers up to $500 billion each year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Maricopa County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NW Valley Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Maricopa County in week ending Sept. 14

By NW Valley Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Maricopa County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NW Valley Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Maricopa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House passes TELEMH Act aimed at enhancing telehealth access for mental health services

By NW Valley Times | Sep 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Representative John James’ (MI-10) ‘TELEMH Act’ last night. The bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Reps. David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Don Davis (NC-01), aims to transform Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth.

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GCU student reflects on impactful summer internship at Denver treatment center

By NW Valley Times | Sep 18, 2024

Junior Abigail Barstad spent her summer interning at the Acute Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition in Denver. During this time, she frequently heard young women express their frustration with their conditions.

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ROTC cadets take oath in ceremony at Grand Canyon University

By NW Valley Times | Sep 17, 2024

Junior Grand Canyon University (GCU) Army ROTC cadet Colton Fritz recently took the oath of enlistment. Fritz, who had initially planned to commit to the National Guard following graduation, decided to pursue active duty instead.

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GCU pastor urges students to follow Jesus' teachings

By NW Valley Times | Sep 17, 2024

Grand Canyon University Pastor Dr. Tim Griffin addressed students during Monday's Chapel at Global Credit Union Arena, emphasizing the importance of following Jesus in their daily lives.