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Scottsdale Schools Receive Parents’ Donation Of Pro-American Books

Apr 14, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Scottsdale parents and community members were approved to donate pro-American books to district schools. The Scottsdale Unified School DIstrict (SUSD) governing board approved the books unanimously during Wednesday’s meeting....

House And Senate Members Want Border Bill On Ballot

Apr 13, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are calling on their leadership to send a border-related measure to the voters in November. On March 28, a group of Arizona House Republicans signed a letter, requesting that Speaker Ben Toma...

Human Smuggling Operation Leader Recevies Prison Sentence

Apr 13, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Mexican national was sentenced to prison for leading a human smuggling operation. Last month, U.S. District Judge Scott H. Rash sentenced Martin Garcia-Velazquez to 90 months in federal prison “for his leadership role in a...

Popular Phoenix Suns ‘Superfan,’ High School Coach Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Apr 13, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A popular “superfan” of the Phoenix Suns and high school basketball coach, “Mr. ORNG,” was arrested on Wednesday on charges of soliciting minors for sexual content. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Mr....

Shope Bill Expanding Healthcare Opportunities Signed Into Law

Apr 12, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bipartisan bill to expand health care opportunities in Arizona was signed into law. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1021, which would “remove the requirement that health professional groups proposing to increase...

Governor Hobbs Appoints New Clean Elections Commissioner

Apr 12, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Governor Katie Hobbs appointed a new member to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission: Christina Estes-Werther, formerly the deputy general counsel for former Governor Jan Brewer and state elections director for former...

Scottsdale Mayor Opposes New Coyotes Rink

Apr 11, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega said he opposes an Arizona ice hockey team’s efforts to buy state land for a new rink in North Phoenix. In an open letter, Ortega said the Arizona Coyotes’ plans for a new entertainment...

Democrats And Republicans Spar Over Firearms Restrictions Bill

Apr 11, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republicans and Democrats traded insults over the status of a legislative proposal that would increase restrictions on firearms across the state. Earlier this month, Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes expressed her...

Arizona Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Sparks Outrage, Earns Praise

Apr 10, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A judicial decision from Arizona’s high court may have significant political ramifications in the swing state for the 2024 election. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court issued its opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes,...

Trans Teacher Suspended For Sex Life Discussions, Storage Closet Excursions With Students

Apr 10, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A transgender high school teacher received a three-year suspension of his teaching certificate for multiple alleged offenses, which included discussing his sex life and conducting private storage closet excursions with students....

Feminist Leader Urges Democratic Lawmakers To Stop Gender Identity From Defining Law In Arizona

Apr 10, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The U.S. leader of a top global feminist organization, Women’s Declaration International (WDI), urged Arizona’s Democratic lawmakers to support a bill protecting women’s rights by ending gender identity codifications. Senate...

Hobbs Vetoes Bill Protecting Roadways From Protestors

Apr 9, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to prevent human-initiated roadblocks in Arizona was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1073, which would have “expand[ed] the criminal classification of obstructing a...