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Hobbs Vetoes Organized Retail Theft Punishment Bill

May 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A legislative solution to crack down on organized retail theft crimes in Arizona was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs, vetoed SB 1414, which would have “require[d] a person who is...

Bill Requiring Boards Of Supervisors To Timely Fill Legislative Vacancies Signed

May 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to enhance efficiency in legislative appointments was signed into law by the Arizona governor. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1278, which “prescribes requirements relating to the timeline for the...

Hobbs Denies Property Owners Much Needed Relief From Squatters

Apr 30, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona homeowners were unable to acquire enhanced protections for their properties thanks to a veto from the state’s Democrat governor. Earlier this week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1129, which would have “allow[ed] a...

Former Democratic State Senator Sentenced To Year In Prison For Child Sex Abuse

Apr 30, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | A former Arizona state senator was sentenced to one year in prison on Friday after being found guilty of one charge of sexual conduct with a minor. A jury found Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete guilty of sexual conduct with a...

Controversial Superintendent’s Contract To Be Reviewed Tuesday

Apr 29, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Update: The Scottsdale School Board passed Superintendent Scott Menzel's contract renewal in a 3-2 vote. Board Members Libby Hart-Wells, Zach Lindsay, and Julie Cieniawski voted to renew the contract while Board Members Amy...

Hobbs Signs Bipartisan School Tax Bill

Apr 29, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bipartisan school tax bill has become law in the State of Arizona. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2173, which “revises statutes relating to tax levy calculations for a common school district not within a...

Peoria Parents Upset Over District Plans To Reduce High Schools’ Bathroom Privacy

Apr 29, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) parents expressed their displeasure over plans to reduce the privacy in several high schools’ bathrooms during this week’s regular board meeting. The district is planning to remodel one set...

University Of Arizona Drag Queen Professor Pushes Children To Support Hamas

Apr 28, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A University of Arizona assistant professor who moonlights as a drag queen, Harris Kornstein, pushed children to support Hamas during a recent drag story hour with Valley Families for Palestine, arranged by Queer Storytime for...

GCU Celebrates Growth, Prepares To Graduate Almost 30,000 Students

Apr 28, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Almost 30,000 students will graduate from Grand Canyon University later this month, marking the third time the school has produced this many alumni in a year. "We are blessed to be able to celebrate the accomplishments...

ASU Protesters Arrested For Anti-Israel Demonstration

Apr 27, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Students at Arizona State University reportedly held anti-Israel demonstrations on campus Friday. Videos shared by local free speech advocate Ann Atkinson on X show students yelling “Free, Free, Free Palestine” on the...

Gowan Bill Targeting Organized Retail Theft Signed Into Law

Apr 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona government officials are taking action against organized retail theft in their state. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1411, which “creates the Organized Retail Theft Task Force to combat organized...

Hobbs Kills Another Effort To Protect Women And Girls

Apr 26, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Another legislative solution to protect Arizona women and girls was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. This week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1182, which would have “mandate[d] a public school provide a reasonable...