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Border Patrol Puts Out ‘Help Wanted’ Message

Dec 30, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Law enforcement at the front lines of the border crisis is looking for new recruits. Last week, the Chief Patrol Agent for the Detroit Sector of the United States Border Patrol, Robert Danley, posted a notice to “X” that his...

District Fails To Prove It Prepared Students For Technical Careers Despite Spending $1.4 Million

Dec 29, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Another one of Arizona’s 14 career and technical education (CTE) districts can’t prove it effectively prepared students for high-need technical occupations despite spending over $1.4 million. A report issued last week...

Arizona Lawmaker Proposes To Take Biden Off Ballot

Dec 29, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona legislator is turning the tables on the Democrat incumbent President of the United States. Earlier this month, freshman State Representative Cory McGarr announced that he would be sponsoring a bill in the upcoming...

Green Party To Return To Arizona Ballot

Dec 28, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | A familiar political party is coming back to Arizona ballots in 2024. Last week, the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office announced that the Green Party “has exceeded the minimum signature requirement of 34,127 and has...

Scottsdale Schools Extend Application Deadline For Sex Ed Committee

Dec 28, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) extended its application deadline for a sex ed curriculum committee serving grades 6-9 to about mid-January. The district disclosed that it had received enough applicants to form the...

Yee Nominates Former State Senator To Citizens Clean Elections Commission

Dec 27, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | One of Arizona’s statewide Republicans is making a critical appointment to a commission. Last week, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced that she had made her inaugural appointment to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections...

Chamber Criticizes Plan To Close Rail Crossings In Response To Border Crisis

Dec 27, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s top business organization is speaking out against a closure of two significant border crossings in Texas. Last week week, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a statement on “X” after the U.S. Customs...

Yuma Man Found Guilty Of Smuggling Fentanyl Pills

Dec 26, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | The U.S. government obtained a guilty plea in its prosecution over a case of fentanyl possession across the southern border. Earlier this month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced that Nathan...

Arizona Sheriffs Take A Stand For Israel

Dec 26, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona sheriffs are standing with the State of Israel and members of the Jewish community in the United States. Last week, leaders from the Arizona Sheriff’s Association sent an open letter to communicate their support for...

Over 5,000 Children Receive Christmas Gifts At Glendale Event

Dec 23, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Christmas cheer was shared in Glendale with over 5,000 children and their families last weekend, as part of an annual event to give gifts to those in need. Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and Councilman Ian Hugh helped host the...

Arizona Leaders React To Trump’s Removal From Colorado Ballot

Dec 23, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Although former President Donald Trump will be on Arizona ballots come March, he may not be eligible to run. In a historic and narrow ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that former President Donald Trump...

IEDs Discovered On Southern Border Heighten Concerns

Dec 22, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | The crisis at America’s southern border continues to present serious national security concerns. Last week, it was reported that ten IEDs were found along the Arizona / U.S. – Mexico border....