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Goldwater Report Alleges Arizona Universities Using DEI-Focused Courses To Fulfill Civics Requirement

Apr 14, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Goldwater Institute alleges that Arizona’s public universities are not complying with state requirements to provide students with instruction in American civics, history, and economics. The findings...

Questions Mount Over Ruben Gallego’s Longstanding Relationship With Eric Swalwell

Apr 14, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is facing renewed scrutiny over longstanding personal, political, and financial ties to U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) following recent allegations against the California congressman and the...

Sen. Shamp Advances Law Ending Early Probation For Child Predators

Apr 14, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senator Janae Shamp (R-LD29) has successfully advanced protections for Arizona’s children and victims of crime after Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1092 into law. The new legislation eliminates a significant gap in...

ASU Professor Praises Terrorists, Advocates For Violence Against Political Opponents

Apr 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | An Arizona State University (ASU) professor is making the case that Americans are wrong to view Islamic terrorists abroad as terrorists. Associate history professor Alexander “Alex” Avina also qualified violence as a moral...

AZ Corp Commission Approves Small Credit To UNS Summer Electric Bills

Apr 13, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a temporary bill credit for UNS Electric customers, expected to reduce monthly costs during peak summer usage. According to a Wednesday press release, the Commission approved an...

10-Year-Old’s Letter To NASA Sparks Viral Push To “Bring Pluto Back”

Apr 13, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | A 10-year-old girl’s heartfelt plea to restore Pluto’s status as a full planet has gone viral, drawing responses from NASA leadership and highlighting Arizona’s deep connection. Mike’s Weather Page shared the story on X, saying,...

Sen. Gallego Revokes Gubernatorial Endorsement Of Longtime Friend, California Rep. Swalwell

Apr 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) revoked the gubernatorial endorsement of his longtime friend, Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell, over sexual assault claims. Gallego dropped support for his “best friend” Swalwell following a...

Hobbs Urged By Arizona Superintendent To Sign Tax Credit Bill To Fund Schools

Apr 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona superintendent of schools is urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to lift a financial burden for schools. Hobbs has yet to decide on a bill, SB 1142, allowing Arizona schools to participate in a new federal school tax credit...

Arizona Labor Market Weakens Despite Modest January Job Gains

Apr 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | New data from the Common Sense Institute’s Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update shows Arizona added 5,100 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, representing a modest 0.16% increase from December. This gain...

Poll: Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen Leads GOP Attorney General Primary

Apr 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The leader of the Arizona Senate is one of the top contenders to unseat Attorney General Kris Mayes this November, according to a recent poll. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) led among prospective voters polled...

Arizona House Republicans Question Impact Of Hobbs Energy Plan On Housing And Costs

Apr 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona House Republicans are raising concerns about Governor Katie Hobbs’ recently released state energy plan, arguing it prioritizes solar development and government programs over housing availability and energy affordability....

Arizona Senate President Refers Attorney General, Secretary Of State For DOJ Investigation

Apr 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Senate’s leader referred two state officials to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be investigated for obstruction. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) announced the referral on Tuesday. Petersen, who...