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Gowan Bill Targeting Organized Retail Theft Signed Into Law

Apr 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona government officials are taking action against organized retail theft in their state. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1411, which “creates the Organized Retail Theft Task Force to combat organized...

Hobbs Kills Another Effort To Protect Women And Girls

Apr 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Another legislative solution to protect Arizona women and girls was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. This week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1182, which would have “mandate[d] a public school provide a reasonable...

Bill Easing Zoning On Home Building Signed Into Law

Apr 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona Legislative Republican solution to assist homebuilding in the state was signed into law. Earlier this week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1162, which “establishes requirements relating to zoning ordinances and a...

Horne Tells U.S. Education Secretary To Stop Threatening To Shut Down Grand Canyon University

Apr 25, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction is standing up for an in-state university in a battle against the federal government. This week, Arizona’s school’s chief, Tom Horne, sent a letter to Secretary Miguel...

Hobbs’ Ten Commandments Veto Draws Outrage

Apr 25, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican State Senator is speaking out against the Arizona governor’s decision to veto one of his education-related bills. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1151, which would have allowed state teachers or...

Arizona House Repeals State’s Historic Abortion Ban, Senate To Decide

Apr 24, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona House voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s total abortion ban in a close 32-28 vote. The repeal is now in the Senate’s hands. Three Republicans joined Democrats to eradicate Arizona’s abortion ban: Tim...

Nguyen Named Among GOPAC’s 2024 Class Of Emerging Leaders

Apr 24, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican State Representative is being recognized for his leadership. Last week, Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen, the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that he was “among a select group of...

Mistrial Declared In Case Of Arizona Rancher Charged For Shooting Illegal Immigrant

Apr 24, 2024

By Staff Reporter | On Monday, the Arizona Superior Court declared a mistrial in the case of George Alan Kelly, 75, the rancher who shot and killed an illegal immigrant trespassing his property. The jury was unable to reach a verdict in Kelly’s...

GCU Responds To Biden Admin’s Attempts To Shut Down University

Apr 23, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The largest Christian university in the U.S., Grand Canyon University (GCU), defended itself against “disturbing and defamatory” public comments made by the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. “Mr....

Arizona Democrat Waves Ukraine Flag On House Floor Following Aid Bill Approval

Apr 23, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A Democratic Arizona congressman waved a Ukrainian flag on the House floor after the approval of additional Ukraine aid, though the Grand Canyon state is facing a crisis of its own. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, waved...

Arizona Boasts Third Best Economic Climate

Apr 22, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona is the state with the third best economic climate, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). “Arizona’s high ranking is a direct result of significant pro-growth income and...

Hobbs Signs Shamp’s Sex Offender Bills

Apr 22, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | One Arizona Republican lawmaker is cheering on the success of her efforts to protect children in her state this legislative session. Earlier this week, Senator Janae Shamp issued a press release to highlight two of her bills...