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Senate Health And Human Services Committee Advances “Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act”

Feb 21, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | On Wednesday, the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee has advanced SB 1214, the “Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act.” The bill, sponsored by Senator Janae Shamp (R-LD29), builds on Arizona’s established status as a...

NRCC Highlights Ciscomani’s Record Ahead Of Competitive CD6 Race

Feb 21, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a new installment of its “Inside the Majority” video series spotlighting Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) on Wednesday. Ciscomani’s Southern Arizona district is rated a...

Senate Republicans Advance Legislation Aimed At Gov. Hobbs’ ‘Pay To Play’ Contracts

Feb 20, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Republican-led Arizona Senate is advancing legislation aimed at increasing oversight of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ handling of contracts. On Wednesday, the Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency...

Goldwater Institute Seeks Court Ruling On Arizona Water Policy Affecting Home Construction

Feb 20, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Attorneys with the Goldwater Institute are scheduled to appear in Maricopa County Superior Court at 10 a.m. Friday for a hearing in their lawsuit challenging water policy changes implemented by the administration of Katie...

GOP Lawmakers Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Teacher Strikes In Arizona Schools

Feb 20, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at preventing disruptions to public school operations by prohibiting teacher strikes and coordinated work stoppages, while tying state funding more closely to in-person...

Arizona GOP Backs Recorder Heap, Commends Stewart In Dispute With County Supervisors

Feb 19, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Republican Party is picking sides in the ongoing spat between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and County Recorder Justin Heap. The party’s new chair, Sergio Arellano, issued a press release on Tuesday...

Bill To Grant Arizona DPS Independence From Attorney General Mayes Advances

Feb 19, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A legislative committee advanced a bill to take away some of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ authority over the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Monday. House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) said in his committee...

Arizona-Based Social Media Startup Expands Nationwide As Growth Continues

Feb 19, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | An Arizona-based social media startup, ConnectNeighbors.com, is projected to surpass 4 million visitors before the end of February 2026, according to a recent company press release. The digital platform, designed to offer...

Sen. Kelly Spotted With George Soros’ Son At Munich Conference Amid Globalism Debate

Feb 18, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Senator Mark Kelly was spotted at the Munich Security Conference cozying up to George Soros’ successor son, Alex Soros. The annual conference in Germany gathers policymakers and various industry leaders to discuss international...

U.S. Inflation Eases To 2.39% Year-Over-Year In January 2026

Feb 18, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Inflation Update for January 2026 last week, highlighting a modest cooling in consumer price pressures as headline inflation declined below expectations. According to data from...

Rep. Crane’s Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act Advances In House Committee

Feb 18, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The House Committee on Small Business unanimously advanced a bill on Tuesday to expand federal support for tribal entrepreneurs by codifying the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the U.S. Small Business...

State Audit Finds IT, Data Weaknesses In Maricopa County

Feb 17, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The state’s audit of Maricopa County’s annual financial report found significant reporting weaknesses. The review raised concerns over the state of the county’s IT security systems and data maintenance. Some of these...