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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...

Rep. Grijalva Intervenes For Solar Lobbyists In Puerto Rico Despite Ignoring Arizona’s Energy Interests

May 28, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-07), long known for both his advocacy of ‘Green New Deal’-style energy policy and for ignoring if not voting against Arizona’s energy interests, saw fit to intervene on behalf of the Puerto...

ASU Art Exhibit Features Image Of George Floyd Wearing Crown Of Thorns

May 28, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A speaker at Arizona State University’s George Floyd-themed art exhibit claimed Floyd died for “each and every last one of us.” “Had not George Floyd died, we wouldn’t be here,” said Eliza Wesley, Minneapolis resident and...

Two New Polls Show Trump Leading In Arizona

May 27, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Former President Donald J. Trump continues to lead in the battleground state of Arizona, though his margin is not insurmountable over President Joe Biden for the November General Election. Two polls were released last week,...

Congressmen Call On Mayes To Drop Trump-Ally Lawsuit, Resign

May 27, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., sent a letter to Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes asking the Democrat to drop her “frivolous lawsuit” against allies of former President Donald Trump by June 1. “I just sent a letter to...

New Study Shows Wealthy Students Cost State Billions More In Public Schools Than ESA Program

May 26, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The state spends billions more on wealthy students who attend public schools than through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), or universal school choice program, according to a new analysis of federal census data from the...

Arizona Department Of Education’s Achievement Tutoring Program Showing Positive Results

May 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | One of Arizona’s official tutoring programs for the state’s children is getting results. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne recently highlighted the success of the Arizona Department of Education’s...

Rep. Gress’ Bill To Protect Sex Trafficking Victims Signed By Hobbs

May 25, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bipartisan bill to protect sex trafficking victims was recently signed into law by Arizona’s Governor. This week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2623, which “removes the requirement that a prostitution offense be committed...