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House Democrats: Schools Don’t Need More Curriculum Transparency, Kids Should Transfer
By Corinne Murdock | State Representatives Judy Schwiebert (D-Phoenix) and Jennifer Longdon (D-Phoenix) said during Monday’s House Appropriations Committee that schools don’t need curriculum transparency offered by SB1211, and that parents should...
University of Arizona Swim Teams, Coaches Criticize NCAA Over Lia Thomas
By Corinne Murdock | In a joint letter last week to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), University of Arizona (UArizona) current and alumnae swimmers and coaches criticized the decision to allow transgender University of...
Critical Race Theory Ban Swapped For Tax Fix Bill
By Corinne Murdock | Legislation banning critical race theory (CRT) was switched out with a bill to offer corporations a tax break in what may be a welcome respite from the lasting effects of the 2020 pandemic. State Representative Michelle Udall...
Senator Townsend Wrangles Maricopa County Into Complying with Audit Subpoena
By Corinne Murdock | Monday's scheduled Senate committee meeting to look into requested Maricopa County records from the 2020 election was canceled after the county's Board of Supervisors complied with Attorney General Mark Brnovich's subpoena,...
Three Radio Stations In Arizona Part Of Acquisition By Major Media Company
By Terri Jo Neff | The third largest owner of radio stations in the U.S. is getting bigger with the announcement that it is expanding into Arizona and Utah by acquiring Cherry Creek Broadcasting LLC. New York-based Townsquare Media confirmed last...
Bill Would More Than Double State Lawmakers’ Pay While Offering More Lobbying Transparency
By Terri Jo Neff | A last minute bill which could give voters the chance to significantly increase the pay for Arizona’s 90 lawmakers and double the length of terms for state senators is set to be heard Monday. The Arizona Legislature is in session...
Mesa Public Schools: No Records Exist for Over $32.3 Million ‘COVID’ Expenditures
By Corinne Murdock | Mesa Public Schools (MPS) won’t explain where over $32.3 million of their federal emergency funds slated for COVID-related expenditures went. The lack of transparency calls into question the amount of funds funneled into...
Phoenix’s Elite Private Catholic School Commits 10 Days to Social Justice
By Corinne Murdock | Earlier this month, Brophy College Preparatory School engaged in a 10-day-long social justice campaign for its annual Summit on Human Dignity. Although the 40 Days for Life campaign began March 2 and will last until April...
Civics Education Legislation Among Several Bills Signed Into Law By Ducey
By Terri Jo Neff | Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law a bill which raises the passing score of the Arizona Civics Test from 60 to 70 percent while noting that Arizonans have “a real responsibility to equip the leaders of tomorrow with knowledge of our...
Movie Tax Credit Bill Passes House Committee
By Corinne Murdock | A controversial bill to offer up to $150 million in tax credits to filmmakers, SB1708, passed the House Appropriations Committee on a divided vote: 8-5. The bill reads like a promotional deal for a store: if a company spends up...
DNC’s Russiagate Hoax Lawyer Threatens to Sue Arizona Over Election Integrity Legislation
By Corinne Murdock | The Democratic Party’s “go-to lawyer,” Marc Elias, promised he would sue Arizona over its election integrity laws passed recently by the state legislature if Governor Doug Ducey signs them into law. Elias was sued by former...
Ban on Transgender Surgeries for Minors Passes Arizona Legislature
By Corinne Murdock | Governor Doug Ducey may soon sign into law a ban on transgender surgeries for minors; the Arizona House passed a Senate bill to bar surgeries for minors to attempt a gender transition on Thursday. The bill, SB1138, passed along...
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