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GOP Child Welfare Reform Package Signed Into Law

Jun 27, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a package of child welfare bills sponsored by Sen. Carine Werner (R-LD4) aimed at strengthening Arizona’s response to abuse reports, improving Department of Child Safety (DCS) case review...

Arizona Strengthens Protections For Public Shooting Ranges

Jun 27, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona's major state-owned public shooting ranges, including the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, are now protected from unilateral closure after Gov. Hobbs signed House Bill 2763 into law. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Quang...

Hobbs Vetoes Financial Transparency Bill Amid Pay-To-Play Allegations

Jun 26, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation that would have established financial transparency requirements tied to an alleged pay-to-play scandal involving her administration. Hobbs called the legislation, SB 1186, a “political...

Hobbs Rejects 88 Bills In Single-Day Veto Sweep

Jun 26, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 88 bills in a single day last week, rejecting Republican-backed legislation dealing with gender-transition procedures for minors, immigration enforcement, election administration, medical mandates,...

New Arizona Law Requires Clear Labels For Lab-Grown Meat Products

Jun 26, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Consumers will soon see clearer labeling on food products made from cultivated animal cells following the enactment of House Bill 2762, known as the “Andy Groseta Act.” The legislation, sponsored by State Representative...

Arizona Supreme Court Directs Maricopa County Officials To Hash Out Election Authority Dispute

Jun 25, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court partially overrode a lower court ruling that would have suspended a mandate for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to restore election authority to the Maricopa County Recorder. The court...

Pinal County Attorney Closes Mark Lamb Matter, Finds No Criminal Violation

Jun 25, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has closed its review of allegations involving former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb after determining that the evidence reviewed did not establish a violation of Arizona criminal law. Pinal...

Glendale Prep Graduate Earns Appointment To U.S. Naval Academy Class Of 2030

Jun 25, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | A recent graduate of Glendale Prep has earned one of the nation’s most prestigious military appointments, securing admission to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. David Vosekalns, a member of Glendale Prep’s...

New Records Show Gallego Campaign Spent Thousands On Super Bowl Tickets, Child Care

Jun 24, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Federal campaign finance records revealed that Sen. Ruben Gallego spent campaign cash for game tickets, child care, and luxury outings for the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. Gallego tapped a joint campaign accord with...

Joanna Mendoza Faces Questions Over Campaign Salary, Financial Disclosure Changes

Jun 24, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Republican National Committee is targeting Democratic congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza over salary payments from her campaign account, arguing the payments, combined with her other reported income and assets,...

Arizona Board Reports 40% Increase In Teacher Sexual Misconduct Cases

Jun 24, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona State Board of Education (ASBE) revealed in its latest enforcement action report that sexual misconduct cases involving teachers increased. ASBE did note that, out of the hundreds of thousands of educators...

Arizona Senate Republicans Meet With Trump Administration Officials At White House Conference

Jun 23, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate Republicans attended a White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where they met with senior Trump administration officials and Cabinet leaders. Discussions focused on key issues impacting...