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Last Survivor Of USS Arizona Passes Away

Apr 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Past and present Arizona public officials paid their respects to the passing of an American hero. Earlier this week, the final living survivor of the USS Arizona, Lou Conter, passed away. The Navy Lieutenant Commander was 102...

Hobbs Called On To Protect Water And Wastewater Systems From Cyberattacks

Apr 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are requesting the state’s governor to take action to protect water and wastewater systems from cyberattacks. On Tuesday, the Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus called on Governor Katie...

Rep. Grijalva Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Apr 3, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Rep. Raúl Grijalva, (D-Ariz), announced his cancer diagnosis on Tuesday. The District 7 congressman, 76, issued a press release on his illness the day after April Fool’s Day. Grijalva didn’t disclose the specifics of his...

Arizona Candidates File To Be On Ballot

Apr 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Many current or aspiring public servants submitted signatures to make the ballot for the upcoming 2024 election in Arizona. Over the past weeks, men and women running for office across all jurisdictions in Arizona finalized...

Bill Protecting Arizona Electric Grid Signed Into Law

Apr 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican-led bill to help protect the Arizona electric grid from a lethal threat was recently signed into law. Late last month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1301, which “requires electricity producers in Arizona to take...

Arizona Senate Republicans Provide Update On Current Legal Battles

Apr 2, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are racking up a lengthy list of legal cases on behalf of the state. Earlier this month, the Arizona Senate Republicans Caucus’ “X” account posted an update on the lawsuits that President Warren...

Mayor Gallego Remains Silent After Phoenix Police Officer Shot

Apr 2, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A Phoenix police officer was shot several times on March 29 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Police detectives are investigating the shooting of the officer, a husband and father who has been with the department for seven years....

Toma Creates New House Committee To Investigate Abuse Of Power Allegations

Apr 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans have come up with a new way to hold Democrat state officials accountable to the rule of law. On Tuesday, the Arizona House Republicans Caucus announced that the House Ad Hoc Committee on...

Arizona Lawmakers Push Back At SEC Climate Agenda

Apr 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona Republican State Senator is pushing back against a new regulation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Last week, Senator Shawnna Bolick added her name to a letter addressed to Members of the U.S....

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Postseason Success Contributed $107.6 Million To The State’s GDP

Apr 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Diamondbacks and the City of Phoenix are hoping for another extended postseason run from the boys of summer in 2024. Just before the D-Backs kicked off their new season, Arizona State University’s Seidman Research...

Flagstaff Elementary School Posts Fliers For LGBT ‘Name Change Clinic’

Mar 31, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A Flagstaff elementary school posted fliers for an LGBT "name change clinic" at its elementary school. DeMiguel Elementary School in the Flagstaff Unified School District advertised one•n•ten’s legal name change clinic,...

2024 Easter Spending Projected To Come Near Last Year’s Record High

Mar 30, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Inflation hasn’t discouraged Americans from spending to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday. Analysts project a spending total surpassing $22 billion, with consumers explaining to them that Easter is an important tradition....