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Shope Mental Health Bill Signed By Hobbs

May 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican proposal to help mental health needs of Arizonans was signed into law by the state’s governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1062 into law. The legislation will “expand the practice of substance abuse...

Rep. Cook Questions EPA Rule On Zero-Emission Standards For Trains

May 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican State Representative in Arizona is standing up to a recent proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, Representative David Cook transmitted a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan,...

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Defends Democratic New York DA

May 4, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Candidate Gina Godbehere criticized her opponent, incumbent Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, for not heeding the extradition request of a murder suspect from Alvin Bragg, Democratic district attorney in New York....

Lawmaker Accused Of Deliberately Misleading Leadership About Drag Queen Story Hour Event

May 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A controversial event hosted by a Democrat State Representative at the Arizona Capitol has led to consequences from the Republican House Speaker. Earlier this week, State Representative Lorena Austin and Planned Parenthood...

Katie Hobbs’ Approval Rating Lowest Ever

May 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A recent Arizona poll had bad news for the state’s second-year governor. On Tuesday, Emerson College Polling published its survey of swing states in the 2024 election. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, garnered 38%...

Arizona Superintendent Urges K-12 Schools To Model ASU, UArizona Handling Of Gaza Protesters

May 2, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne advised K-12 schools to look to Arizona State University (ASU) and University of Arizona (UArizona) for how to respond to Gaza protesters. In a press release issued...

Trump Leads Biden In Arizona And Six Other Key Swing States, New Poll Finds

May 2, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A new poll from Emerson College and The Hill found that former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in Arizona and six other key swing states. The poll, released on Monday, reflected a consistency...

State Declines To Retry Arizona Rancher In Illegal Immigrant Shooting

May 1, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The state declined to retry the case of George Alan Kelly, 75, the rancher charged with the deadly shooting of an illegal immigrant on his property. Kelly faced the possibility of a retrial after a deadlocked jury resulted...

Hobbs Vetoes Organized Retail Theft Punishment Bill

May 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A legislative solution to crack down on organized retail theft crimes in Arizona was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs, vetoed SB 1414, which would have “require[d] a person who is...

Bill Requiring Boards Of Supervisors To Timely Fill Legislative Vacancies Signed

May 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to enhance efficiency in legislative appointments was signed into law by the Arizona governor. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1278, which “prescribes requirements relating to the timeline for the...

Hobbs Denies Property Owners Much Needed Relief From Squatters

Apr 30, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona homeowners were unable to acquire enhanced protections for their properties thanks to a veto from the state’s Democrat governor. Earlier this week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1129, which would have “allow[ed] a...

Former Democratic State Senator Sentenced To Year In Prison For Child Sex Abuse

Apr 30, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A former Arizona state senator was sentenced to one year in prison on Friday after being found guilty of one charge of sexual conduct with a minor. A jury found Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete guilty of sexual conduct with a...