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Phoenix Suns Among NBA’s Most Expensive Teams To Watch Live, New Study Shows

Jul 8, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Attending a Phoenix Suns game will cost fans more than nearly any other NBA team, according to a new study analyzing average ticket prices across the league. The Suns rank eighth on the list, with an average ticket price of...

Scottsdale City Council Approves Wildfire Protection Ordinance

Jul 7, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a unanimous vote on July 2nd, the Scottsdale City Council approved what Mayor Lisa Borowsky described as a “crucial update,” to the city’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESL) to adapt it for current...

Lawmakers Secure $15 Million To Renovate Prescott Rodeo Grounds

Jul 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | After years of legal wrangling and stalled progress, Arizona State Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss have announced the allocation of $15 million in state budget funding to renovate Prescott’s historic rodeo...

Record Number Of Arizona Students Earn State Seal Of Arts Proficiency

Jul 7, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | A record number of Arizona high school students have earned the prestigious Seal of Arts Proficiency for the 2024-25 school year. 2,366 students have received this honor, some earning more than one, indicating proficiency in...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bill Targeting Companies Tied To China

Jul 6, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Governor Katie Hobbs is under fire from Republican lawmakers after vetoing a bill that aimed to block companies with ties to the People’s Republic of China from securing contracts with the State of Arizona. The legislation,...

Rep. Gillette Mocks AG Mayes For Lawsuit Against Federal Agencies’ Administrative Data Sharing

Jul 6, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative and U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (ret.) John Gillette (R-LD30) offered a public rebuke of Attorney General Kris Mayes in a July 2nd post to X. Gillette offered a stern correction to Mayes after...

Hobbs Signs Prison Oversight Bill Into Law—But Withholds Funding

Jul 6, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation Wednesday creating a new Independent Correctional Oversight Office for Arizona’s prison system—but critics say the move rings hollow, as the Governor declined to provide any funding to...

Arizona Voters To Decide On Labeling Cartels As Terrorist Organizations In 2026

Jul 5, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizonans will have the final say on whether drug cartels should be classified as terrorist organizations under state law, following the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 2055 by the Arizona Legislature. The measure,...

Arizona Department Of Education Guarantees Schools Will Receive Payment For Earlier Shortfall

Jul 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Department of Education sent information to the State Treasurer’s Office earlier this week regarding supplemental dollars to be sent to Arizona public schools following a shortfall this year. The information...

Republicans Proud To Keep Promises In Voting For The One Big Beautiful Bill

Jul 4, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressmen Abraham Hamadeh and Andy Biggs proudly cast their votes on Wednesday, in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill, pushed by President Donald Trump. Congressman Andy Biggs credited the collaboration "between President...

Arizona Federal Authorities Charge 164 In Immigration Enforcement Surge

Jul 4, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Federal prosecutors in Arizona charged 164 individuals last week with immigration-related offenses as part of a concentrated enforcement effort targeting illegal entry, re-entry, and human smuggling. The charges stem from...

AZ Dept. Of Education Responds After Federal Government Pauses Grants For ‘Migrant Education Program’

Jul 3, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has issued guidance to public school districts and charter schools following a pause and review of five grants by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) pursuant to the proposed FY26...