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Common Sense Institute Arizona Report Shows The Devastating Cost Of Fentanyl

Jun 28, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | In a Monday morning press conference, the Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI) announced the release of its comprehensive report on "Arizona’s Ongoing Fentanyl Crisis,” for 2024. The prognosis for the state of Arizona is grim...

Shamp’s Bill Protecting Children From Sexual Predators Signed Into Law

Jun 28, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s children may be safer from predators thanks to the work of one Republican state senator this legislative session. This week, State Senator Janae Shamp touted the signing of her bill, SB 1232, which will “classify...

Democratic Election Worker Arrested For Theft Of Maricopa County Election Facility Keys And Fob

Jun 27, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A Democratic election worker was arrested Tuesday for the theft of keys and a security fob belonging to the Maricopa County Elections Building (MCTEC) where he volunteered. MCTEC surveillance footage captured 27-year-old...

Hobbs Kills Groundwater Supply Solutions

Jun 27, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Thanks to a veto from the governor, Arizona’s attempt to find solutions for the future of its groundwater supply was marked ‘incomplete’ following the conclusion of the state’s legislative session. Last week, Governor Katie...

Arizona PBS Scrambles To Recover After Fumbling Maricopa County Recorder Debate

Jun 26, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | After an alleged error cost the Republican Party’s favored candidate for Maricopa County Recorder the chance to participate in a televised debate, Arizona PBS is reportedly trying to make amends with Arizona State Rep. Justin...

Goldwater Institute And Former Scottsdale Mayor Sue The City Over Description Of Proposed Tax

Jun 26, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | The Goldwater Institute, acting on behalf of Former Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, local activist Susan Wood, and AZGOP Member-at-Large Yvonne Cahill (CD1) filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court against the city of...

Arizona Court Rules Phoenix And Tucson Prevailing Wage Mandates Unlawful

Jun 26, 2024

By Staff Reporter | On Monday, an Arizona court ruled that government “prevailing wage” mandates for businesses were unlawful. The Maricopa County Superior Court issued a ruling against the cities of Phoenix and Tucson concerning their prevailing...

AZGOP Releases Spanish-Language Ad During 2024 Copa America Tournament

Jun 25, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | The Republican Party of Arizona is fighting hard for Hispanic votes in the all-important 2024 November General Election. Last week, the AZGOP released a Spanish-language ad, which will be running during the 2024 Copa America...

California Senator To Hold Abortion ‘Field Hearing’ In Arizona

Jun 25, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) Chair of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution will be holding a ‘field hearing’ on ‘Reproductive Rights’ in Arizona on Tuesday, June 25th. The stated purpose of the hearing is to...

‘Gender Nonconforming’ Lawmaker Hosts All-Ages Drag Show Fundraiser

Jun 24, 2024

By Staff Reporter | On Saturday, Democratic Mesa lawmaker Lorena Austin hosted a drag show fundraiser open to all ages. The legislature’s first “nonbinary,” “gender nonconforming” elected official planned the event from 9 to 11 pm at Meno’s Place...

GOP Polling Reveals Kari Lake Leads Ruben Gallego In Tight Race

Jun 24, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | New internal polling from the National Republican Senate Committee announced by Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake’s campaign shows that Lake now leads Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego by one-point in the narrow race. The...

Arizona Superintendent Eliminates Kindergarten Entry Assessment: ‘Waste Of Classroom Time’

Jun 24, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona legislature’s new budget for the state nixed the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) at the behest of Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne, who called the program a “waste of classroom time.” The KEA...