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Federal Court Denies Superintendent Horne’s Emergency Petition In Trans Sports Case

Jul 2, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | On Thursday, the Ninth District Circuit Court denied Superintendent Tom Horne’s emergency petition for the relocation of a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s ban on boys in girls’ K-12 sports. Horne filed the emergency...

Cox Offers $35K In Diversity Scholarships To Minority Students

Jul 1, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Every year, Cox Communications gives tens of thousands to minority students through its diversity scholarships. This year, the broadband, cable, and telecommunications company issued $35,000 to 10 students. Each student...

Bill To Attract Manufacturing Investment Signed Into Law

Jul 1, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | One of Arizona’s freshmen Republican representatives is pleased after his bill survived the Governor’s Office. On Tuesday, Representative Michael Carbone announced that HB 2809, which he sponsored had been signed into law by...

Hobbs’ Executive Orders Continue To Draw Rebukes

Jun 30, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona elected officials continue to react to Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs’ recent Executive Orders. Earlier this week, Governor Hobbs signed two Executive Orders to “restore rights and protect LGBTQ+ Arizonans.” According...

Phoenix Sued For Gifting Luxury Apartments $7 Million Property Tax Break

Jun 30, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The city of Phoenix is being sued over its capitalization of a loophole to shield high-rise luxury apartments from up to an estimated $7 million in property taxes. The city of Phoenix effectively agreed to relieve...

LD2 Precinct Committeemen Choose 3 Nominees To Replace Kaiser

Jun 29, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Legislature is about to have a new member within its ranks. This week, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit sent a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, informing them that “on Monday, June 26,...

Hamadeh Case Still Without Ruling; Judge Has History Of Tardiness

Jun 29, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Republican attorney general challenger Abe Hamadeh has yet to receive a ruling, a month after Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen promised one. The delay aligns with the judge’s history of tardiness on...

Hobbs Doubles Down On Executive Orders For LGBTQ Community

Jun 28, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Unwilling to work with the Arizona State Legislature, Governor Katie Hobbs has again chosen to exercise unilateral power in the pursuit of her progressive plans. On Tuesday, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that she signed two...

Wadsack Proposes Bill Removing BOS Ability To Choose Legislative Replacements

Jun 28, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | There might not be much runway left on this legislative session for Arizona legislators, but some legislators are already planning the introduction of a bill that could be introduced next year. Arizona Senator Justine Wadsack...

Tucson Outlaws Lawns, Reduces Water Flow In New Constructions

Jun 28, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Earlier this month, Tucson outlawed lawns and reduced water flow in new constructions. The Tucson City Council approved the changes through two action items presented during a regular meeting. Both measures were proposed to...

Arizona Senate Republicans Request Meeting With Hobbs To Discuss “Overreach”

Jun 27, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Republican-led Legislature is taking action after the state’s Democrat governor’s attempt to legislate by executive order when it comes to abortion. On Monday, Senator Jake Hoffman, the Chairman of the Committee on...

Biden Administration Gives Arizona $993 Million To Establish High-Speed Internet

Jun 27, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Arizona has received another round of federal funding to establish universal high-speed internet: a total of $993 million. On Monday, the Biden administration announced $42.45 billion in infrastructure funding to...