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Governor Hobbs Adopts GOP Policies As Her Own Ahead Of Reelection Bid

Feb 27, 2025

By Staff Reporter | With the 2026 election just around the corner, Governor Katie Hobbs is adopting right-leaning policies and stances. On Tuesday, Hobbs announced the creation of a border task force, Operation Desert Guardian (ODG), to enhance...

House Passes Legislation To Update Cocaine Criminal Code

Feb 27, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislators are one step closer to acting on an outdated criminal justice statute. This week, the Arizona House of Representatives approved HB 2720 “to eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and...

Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make ‘Howdy’ Arizona’s Official Greeting

Feb 27, 2025

By Hannah Bolick (Guest Contributor) | Commemorative bills are opportunities for legislators to highlight certain aspects of the state’s history and add some colorful trivia to legislation. Here in Arizona, the bolo tie is the state’s official...

Arizona House Passes Bill To Make School Lunches Healthy Again

Feb 26, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | One chamber of the Arizona Legislature just passed legislation to protect kids’ meals at schools. On Monday, the Arizona House of Representatives passed HB 2164, that, if enacted, would “ban ultra-processed foods containing...

Arizona Congressmen Co-Sponsor Bill To End Double Taxation On Social Security

Feb 26, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ8) has joined Arizona Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ5) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ9) in co-sponsoring the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, H.R. 1040, which was introduced earlier this month by Rep. Thomas...

Governor Hobbs Fails To Clear Education Board Members With Expired Terms

Feb 26, 2025

By Staff Reporter | A majority of the Arizona State Board of Education (ASBE) members are serving on expired terms. Governor Katie Hobbs’ office has yet to replace them, but now she's targeting one member in particular with an historically strong...

Weninger Calls For An End To Swipe Fees Applied To Sales Tax

Feb 25, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-LD13) has targeted the hidden fees—also known as interchange fees—which are imposed by credit card companies every time a card is used for payment. These fees are charged on every...

Rep. Marshall’s Bill Seeks To Protect Law Enforcement From Cartel Drones

Feb 25, 2025

By Daniel Stefanksi | A bill to support the efforts of law enforcement on the streets of Arizona is progressing through the state legislature. Last week, HB 2733 was approved by the Arizona House of Representatives Public Safety & Law...

Rep. Fink Pushes To “Make Arizona Sovereign Again”

Feb 25, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | One Arizona lawmaker is making a push for greater state sovereignty. Last week, State Representative Lisa Fink, a Republican, wrote an op-ed, entitled, “Make Arizona Sovereign Again.” In this piece, the first-term legislator...

Phoenix EV Manufacturer Files For Bankruptcy; Arizona Gave Them Millions In Incentives

Feb 24, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Phoenix-based Nikola Corporation filed for bankruptcy this week — Arizona gave millions in incentives and tax credits to the company over the past five years. Nikola develops electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The...

‘Antisemitism In Education Act’ Moves Through Arizona House

Feb 24, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Legislature is taking a stand against antisemitism. Last, the Arizona House Education Committee approved HB 2867, the Antisemitism in Education Act, which would “prohibit Arizona’s public schools and state agencies...

The 18-Year-Old Arizona Republican Quickly Rising To Prominence

Feb 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | From a vocal young Generation Z activist supporting the candidacies of Kari Lake and Abe Hamadeh to driving election engagement in his own high school and becoming the youngest founder of a political action committee, Nico...