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After Criticizing Mitchell For Plea Deal, Godbehere’s Own ‘Sweetheart’ Deal Is Uncovered

Jun 2, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | In the tumultuous race for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the incumbent Republican Rachel Mitchell is facing attacks from both sides as fellow Republican Gina Godbehere, a former bureau chief for the MCAO and former...

Arizona House Committee Finds Attorney General Mayes Abused Power

Jun 2, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republicans on a House Oversight Committee have concluded their investigation of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ time in office and have recommended a course of action. Earlier this week, the Arizona House Ad Hoc...

Arizona Leaders React To President Trump Verdict

Jun 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A number of Arizona Republicans quickly reacted to the unprecedented verdict out of New York City against former President Donald J. Trump, while Democrats across the state largely retweeted sensational headlines. The Arizona...

Phoenix Enacts Ordinance Banning Homeless Encampments Near Parks And Schools

Jun 1, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | Striking a blow against the blight of homelessness in the state that has reached epidemic proportions in the Arizona Capitol, the Phoenix City Council voted unanimously (8-0) across party lines to ban sleeping, camping, or...

Former Trump Border Chief Visits Border In Yuma

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A high-profile visitor recently made the trek to the southern border in Yuma, Arizona. Earlier this month, former Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Chad Wolf made a trip to Yuma, Arizona, to check on the status of the...

Arizona Republican Lawmakers Stand Against WHO’s Pandemic Accord

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are standing against a proposed accord from the World Health Organization. Earlier this spring, an Arizona Senate Republican took aim at the WHO’s Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response...

Two Republican Housing Bills Signed Into Law

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Two Arizona Republican bills to tackle the state’s deepening housing crisis were recently signed into law. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 and HB 2721. HB 2720 “establishes requirements relating to accessory...

Bill Protecting Polticial Candidates From Deepfakes Headed To Governor’s Desk

May 30, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Legislature has sent a bill to the governor that would strengthen protections for political candidates. Last week, the Arizona Senate approved SB 1359, which would “require a person who distributes a deceptive and...

Polling Shows Close Senate Race Between Kari Lake And Ruben Gallego

May 30, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | A recent editorial from The Daily Kos’ Joan McCarter, citing the past talking points of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has declared confidently that “The GOP has a 'candidate quality' Senate problem—again.” Curiously,...

As Number Of ‘Gotaways’ Increases, Arizona House Expected To Pass Border Security Act

May 29, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Fears of terrorists and other dangerous individuals crossing the border are driving Arizona legislative Republicans to take action on the southern border crisis. Over the weekend, Senator David Gowan issued a statement over...

Kari Lake Calls Sheriff Mark Lamb ‘Coward’ For Not Fighting 2022 Election Results

May 29, 2024

By Staff Reporter | GOP Senate candidates Kari Lake and Mark Lamb traded barbs this week over their views of one another’s handling of the 2022 election. Lake and Lamb confronted one another during an online forum hosted by the Association of...

Arizona Leaders Honor Fallen Service Members

May 29, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Many Arizona government officials marked the solemn Memorial Day holiday. Senator Sonny Borrelli said, “As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, I know many of you might be marking the occasion with barbecues, parties, trips...