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New Maricopa City Manager’s Package Includes More Than Half A Million Dollar House

May 19, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The city of Maricopa appointed a new city manager with an annual salary of $242,000 and a $650,000 house included in the package. Ben Bitter’s package also includes a $400 monthly stipend for personal vehicle use and a...

Bill Protecting Arizona’s Missing Children Signed Into Law

May 18, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican law to protect missing children in Arizona has been signed into law. This week, State Representative Barbara Parker championed the success of her bill HB 2479, which will “provide for the establishment of a...

Arizona’s Republican Lawmakers Sue EPA For California Energy Policies

May 18, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Members of Arizona’s Republican legislative leadership are again taking action against harmful energy policies for their state. Earlier this week, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma sued the...

Arizona Leaders Recognize Law Enforcement During National Police Week

May 17, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona officials and agencies recognized law enforcement during the annual Police Week. The Arizona Senate Republicans Caucus “X” account honored these first responders, writing, “This week we honor our law enforcement who...

Rep. Crane Accuses Biden Of ‘Treason’

May 17, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., accused President Joe Biden of “treasonous” conduct in mishandling the border at a Judiciary Committee hearing on May 10. Crane joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and...

Fountain Hills Adopts Maximum Budget, Refuses To Cut Single Dollar

May 16, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The Fountain Hills Town Council adopted its tentative budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year on a 6-1 vote May 7. The council decided to set the budget at the maximum expenditure amount allowed under law, $45.1...

Schweikert Raises Alarm About State Of Social Security Benefits

May 16, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert urged Americans to take “our fiscal responsibility” seriously in light of the Social Security Administration’s 2024 Trustees Report. “I implore my brothers and sisters to take...

‘Secure The Border Act’ Meeting Stiff Resistance

May 15, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona Republican attempt to refer border security policies to the November General Election ballot is being met with severe resistance. Earlier this week, Governor Katie Hobbs joined members of the Arizona Legislative...

Fontes’ Elections Director Campaigns For Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer

May 15, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A top staffer for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, is backing Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican. Fontes’ state elections director Lisa Marra praised Richer for his performance the past four...

Legislators Recognize Arizona’s Correctional Officers

May 15, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona officials recently took time to recognize the state’s correctional officers. Last week, the Arizona Legislature celebrated Arizona Correctional Professionals Day. The Arizona Senate Republicans Caucus “X” account...

Arizona Supreme Court Halts Total Abortion Ban Enforcement Another 90 Days

May 15, 2024

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court has once again pumped the brakes on the state’s total abortion ban which dates back to pre-statehood days. The order in the case, Planned Parenthood v. Hazelrigg, offered a temporary lifeboat for...

Bill To Increase Law Enforcement Numbers Signed Into Law

May 14, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislators are taking action to support the state’s law enforcement. Earlier this month, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1683, which “establishes rules for the cross certification of peace officers from states...