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Arizona’s Job Market Holds Steady As New Data Reveals Wide Gaps In State-By-State Hiring Rates

Oct 20, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A new national analysis reveals that Arizona’s job market is holding steady, ranking 12th in the nation for job openings with a rate that mirrors the U.S. average.According to a new report from Podium AI, which analyzed the...

Trump’s DOJ Backs Arizona’s Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote

Oct 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a brief in support of Arizona's law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. The intervention comes in Mi Familia Vota v. Warren Petersen, a lawsuit filed by leftist groups against...

Glendale Hires Gilbert Town Manager Behind Censorship Department For $400K Salary

Oct 19, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Glendale City Council hired Gilbert’s town manager, Patrick Banger, who created the town's censorship department. Banger will receive base compensation of $400,000, subject to adjustments based on factors including...

Arizona Ranks Third In The Nation For Longest Working Hours, Study Finds

Oct 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A new study shows that Arizonans are among the hardest-working Americans, with the state ranking third in the nation for longest average working hours.The research, conducted by global executive search firm Keller, analyzed...

Maricopa County Supervisor Debbie Lesko Voices Opposition To Prop. 409 As Ballots Go Out

Oct 18, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | As Maricopa County voters begin casting ballots in the off-year election, Supervisor Debbie Lesko is raising concerns about Proposition 409 — a $898 million bond proposal to fund major upgrades for Valleywise Health, the...

Speaker Johnson Scolds Arizona Democrats For Publicity Stunts

Oct 18, 2025

By Staff Reporter | House Speaker Mike Johnson scolded Arizona’s Democratic congressional leaders for their recent “publicity stunts” for fellow Democrat and Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. “It is no surprise that another Democrat politician...

University Of Arizona Professors Push Administration To Reject Trump’s Higher Ed Compact

Oct 17, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Over 80 of the top University of Arizona (U of A) professors pushed leadership to reject President Donald Trump’s higher education compact. At the beginning of this month, the Trump administration sent universities across the...

Biggs Raises $564k In Q3, Extending Campaign Momentum

Oct 17, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Biggs for Arizona campaign announced a strong Q3 fundraising haul of $564,075, marking the strongest quarterly total of the campaign cycle to date. This significant increase from the previous quarter brings the campaign’s...

Rep. Crane Introduces Bill To Expedite Rebuilding Of Grand Canyon North Rim

Oct 17, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) has introduced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 to streamline federal contracting and accelerate recovery from the Dragon Bravo Fire. The fire, sparked by lightning on July 4, burned 145,504 acres...

AG Mayes Threatens Legal Action If Grijalva Not Sworn Into Congress

Oct 16, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Attorney General Kris Mayes says recently elected congresswoman Adelita Grijalva must be sworn in, or else she will take legal action against House leadership. Statewide certification occurred on Tuesday. After, Mayes sent a...

Bipartisan AZ Leaders Unite In Praise For Trump’s Gaza Triumph

Oct 16, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | President Trump's historic Gaza ceasefire deal, signed Monday with Palestinian leaders and Israel, has sparked rare bipartisan praise from Arizona's elected officials. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) wrote from the...

Small Business Optimism Declines In September Amid Growing Concerns

Oct 16, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2 points in September to a score of 98.8, marking the first decline in three months. Despite remaining above the 52-year average of 98,...