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Scottsdale Council Approves Axon Headquarters Deal In Narrow 4–3 Vote

Nov 28, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a special meeting on November 17th, the Scottsdale City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Axon Enterprise, Inc. In a 4-3 vote, the council adopted controversial plans to expand the company’s headquarters...

Hamadeh Introduces Bills To End Income Taxes On Military Pay And Veterans’ Retirement

Nov 28, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | In a major show of support for America’s military heroes, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), alongside Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), has introduced two companion bills—the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for...

National Education Association Training Teachers On LGBTQ+, White Supremacy As Student Outcomes Decline

Nov 26, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The nation’s biggest union overseeing educators is prioritizing trainings to advance LGBTQ+ justice and defeat white supremacy as student outcomes continue to decline. The National Education Association (NEA) plans to...

Scottsdale Fire Department 2025 Toy Drive Kicks Off Before Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Scottsdale Fire Department is now accepting unwrapped toys and gift cards at all SFD fire stations and headquarters. The collection of gifts for the annual toy drive will continue through Dec. 22nd. Scottsdale Fire Chief...

Arizona Supreme Court Holds Hearing To Decide If Phoenix Can Hide Public Records

Nov 25, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court held a hearing on Monday to decide whether the city of Phoenix can hide certain public records. The city is being sued by the Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based public policy and litigation...

Arizona Ranks 17th Nationally In Unfunded Pension Liabilities, New Report Shows

Nov 25, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A new analysis from the Reason Foundation places Arizona 17th in the nation for unfunded pension liabilities, marking another chapter in the state’s long-running effort to stabilize its public retirement systems. According to...

Biggs Blasts Hobbs For Trying To Claim Credit For GOP Tax Cut She Previously Opposed

Nov 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Andy Biggs has called out Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs for “blatant hypocrisy” after she publicly pitched the benefits of the federal Working Families Tax Cut, a policy she previously denounced as a “betrayal.” In a...

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop In 2025

Nov 24, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its 40th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey, revealing welcoming news for American families. The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving meal for 10 people has fallen to...

Sen. Mesnard Accuses Gov. Hobbs Of Misleading Public Over Tax Relief Order

Nov 23, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A new dispute erupted at the Arizona State Capitol on Thursday after Senator J.D. Mesnard (R-LD13), chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, accused Governor Katie Hobbs of misleading the public with an executive order tied to...

Maricopa County Chairman Dissatisfied With Ballot Signature Rejection Rate

Nov 23, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Maricopa County leadership is dissatisfied with the rejection rate of ballot signatures. Following Wednesday’s canvass of this month’s election, Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin said the new signature...

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers Completes Historic “Great American Flag Tour”

Nov 23, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers stood on the grounds of the Arizona State Capitol and watched the final hoisting of a remarkable American flag. This same flag, over the past seven years, has been...

Cops Bust Scottsdale School Board Member’s Teen Rave

Nov 22, 2025

By Staff Reporter | One of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) governing board members was busted by the cops for a party attended by teens. SUSD governing board member Matt Pittinsky threw a “rave party” for his teenage son’s birthday...