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GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement

Apr 8, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Republican lawmakers are challenging Pima County over its resolution to prevent federal immigration enforcement from using county property. House and Senate leadership filed a complaint with Attorney General Kris...

Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling

Apr 8, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) is renewing his call for a federal ban on ranked-choice voting (RCV) following a Maine court ruling that limited the system’s use in certain elections, citing concerns about election integrity...

Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop

Apr 8, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will host its annual 2026 Summer Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room One at the Commission’s Offices. The workshop will also be available virtually....

Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College

Apr 7, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s school choice program allows participants to use funds to pay for college, per a reminder from the state’s top elected education official. Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, promoted this usage of...

Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election

Apr 7, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County officials are highlighting updated options for voters who receive ballots by mail as part of preparations for the 2026 election cycle. In a recent post on X, the county directed voters to information outlining...

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average

Apr 7, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update, drawing on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S....

Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI

Apr 6, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) grew by two new members this week. On Monday Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Michele Halyard, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and Steve Peru, formerly Coconino County’s...

Arizona Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Of Serious Threats

Apr 6, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | A bill advancing through the Arizona Legislature would require schools to notify parents and staff within 24 hours of serious threats or incidents involving violence on campus. House Bill 4109 was approved by the Arizona...

President Trump Visiting Phoenix For Turning Point USA Event

Apr 4, 2026

By Staff Reporter | President Donald Trump will be coming to Phoenix later this month to attend an event by Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Trump is scheduled to speak at the event, “Build The Red Wall,” to be hosted by Dream City Church. TPUSA...

U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines

Apr 4, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, with gains driven by the private sector, while federal employment declined and labor force participation edged slightly lower, according to the Joint Economic Committee. The report shows...

Ninth Circuit Rejects GOP Effort To Undo Biden’s Million-Acre Monument By Grand Canyon

Apr 3, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A federal appeals court rejected Republican lawmakers’ effort to undo a million-acre monument near the Grand Canyon. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld former President Joe Biden’s designation of the monument....

Arizona Repeals César Chávez Day In Bipartisan Measure

Apr 3, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bipartisan emergency measure to repeal the state law recognizing César Chávez Day, following the legislature's action on Monday. House Bill 2072, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Fink (R-LD27),...