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Arizona Democratic Party Ousts Chair Amid Internal Turmoil

Jul 23, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | In a tense and disorganized special meeting last week, the Arizona Democratic Party voted to remove Chair Robert Branscomb after just six months in office. The ouster followed months of infighting, public disputes with elected...

Rep. Kupper Calls For Full Briefing On Iranian Cyberattack Targeting SOS Candidate Portal

Jul 23, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Representative Nick Kupper (R-LD25) has stepped up to the ongoing controversy surrounding the hacking of the Arizona Secretary of State’s website. The lawmaker has requested a formal briefing from Secretary of State...

Rep. Gosar Seeks Answers For Arizona Regarding Dragon Bravo Wildfire

Jul 23, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ09) joined a growing bipartisan chorus calling for an investigation into the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Gosar’s statement differed slightly, however, from Democrat leaders in one key concern: the...

Arizona Republican Assembly Releases Final 2025 Legislative Scorecard

Jul 22, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Republican Assembly (AZRA) has released its Final Legislative Scorecard for the 2025 Arizona State Legislative Session. This scorecard evaluates Arizona State Senate and House of Representatives members based on...

Ciscomani Supports Fort Huachuca For New U.S. Space Force Mission

Jul 22, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced his support for Fort Huachuca as a leading candidate for a new U.S. Space Force mission, as the U.S. Department of the Air Force evaluates four potential sites nationwide. On July 8,...

Arizona Congressman Delivers Major Defense Wins In 2026 NDAA

Jul 21, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has delivered a landmark victory for Arizona’s military community, bases, and defense industry through the passage of the 2026 National Defense...

Arizona Secures Release Of Federal Funds For After-School Programs

Jul 21, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, announced the release of previously paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. Superintendent Horne...

Grijalva Takes Democrat CD7 Nomination With Endorsements From AOC And Bernie Sanders

Jul 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Former Pima County Supervisor and daughter of late Arizona Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Adelita Grijalva, defeated her fellow Democrats to win the 7th Congressional District nomination. Grijalva was armed with the...

Government Officials Issue Warning Amid Growing Trend Of Individuals Impersonating Police Officers

Jul 20, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Governor’s Office along with Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) are addressing the issue of growing concern nationwide of individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. These deceptive acts not only...

Goldwater Institute Sues EEOC, Demanding Transparency In $15 Million Case Against Meathead Movers

Jul 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Goldwater Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), demanding answers about an ongoing government case targeting a California-based moving company with a $15 million...

Battle Emerges Between Mohave County Supervisor And GOP Lawmaker On Water Policy

Jul 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A quiet battle has been raging over the groundwater of the Hualapai Basin between Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) and Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Travis Lingenfelter. Gillette has alleged...

Regional Transit Debacle: ‘Tucson’s Got Nobody To Blame But Themselves’

Jul 18, 2025

By Mathew Holloway | Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute William Beard sat for an interview with AZ Free News to expand on an op-ed published Saturday, “Regional Transit In Tucson: Bigger Tax Bill, Worse Results?" Beard warned in...