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Arizona Lawmaker Recognizes Essential Role Nurses Play

May 8, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | One Arizona lawmaker recognized the service of nurses as their national week in the spotlight commences. On Monday, State Representative Julie Willoughby issued a press release, “recognizing and celebrating the essential role...

McCain Institute Features Biden Secretaries Blinken, Yellen Among Largely Democratic Lineup

May 7, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen were key speakers for the McCain Institute’s 2024 Sedona Forum. The McCain Institute is a D.C.-based organization within Arizona State University...

Goldwater Fights Pima County Mandate Violating Right To Bear Arms

May 6, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | An Air Force veteran and nonprofit represented by the Goldwater Institute are suing Pima County over its “illegal” firearms mandate. Pima County wants to fine residents $1,000 if they fail to report a lost or stolen firearm...

Principal Of Slain University Of Arizona Student At A ‘Loss For Words’

May 6, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The principal of Corona del Mar Middle & High School in Newport Beach, Calif., issued a statement on the death of University of Arizona student Erin Jones, who was shot and killed last Sunday. Jones, a 2022 graduate of...

Republican Lawmakers Plan To Put ‘Secure The Border Act’ On Ballot

May 5, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizonans will likely have the opportunity to bolster their state’s protections against illegal immigration in the November 2024 election. This week, Senate President Warren Petersen announced that Arizona legislators would...

Arizona Supreme Court Rules State GOP Can’t Be Punished For Challenging 2020 Election

May 5, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Republican Party of Arizona (AZ GOP) won’t be punished for challenging the 2020 election. The court vacated the attorney fees awards issued by the trial court and court of...

Shope Mental Health Bill Signed By Hobbs

May 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican proposal to help mental health needs of Arizonans was signed into law by the state’s governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1062 into law. The legislation will “expand the practice of substance abuse...

Rep. Cook Questions EPA Rule On Zero-Emission Standards For Trains

May 4, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican State Representative in Arizona is standing up to a recent proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, Representative David Cook transmitted a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan,...

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Defends Democratic New York DA

May 4, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Candidate Gina Godbehere criticized her opponent, incumbent Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, for not heeding the extradition request of a murder suspect from Alvin Bragg, Democratic district attorney in New York....

Lawmaker Accused Of Deliberately Misleading Leadership About Drag Queen Story Hour Event

May 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A controversial event hosted by a Democrat State Representative at the Arizona Capitol has led to consequences from the Republican House Speaker. Earlier this week, State Representative Lorena Austin and Planned Parenthood...

Katie Hobbs’ Approval Rating Lowest Ever

May 3, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A recent Arizona poll had bad news for the state’s second-year governor. On Tuesday, Emerson College Polling published its survey of swing states in the 2024 election. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, garnered 38%...

Arizona Superintendent Urges K-12 Schools To Model ASU, UArizona Handling Of Gaza Protesters

May 2, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne advised K-12 schools to look to Arizona State University (ASU) and University of Arizona (UArizona) for how to respond to Gaza protesters. In a press release issued...