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Washington Elementary School District Settles With ACU After Discriminating Against Christians

May 6, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | A Christian university in Arizona scored a win for justice this week, ending a two-month legal battle with a local school district. On Thursday, the Arizona-based Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) announced a settlement between...

Arizona Supreme Court Remands Lake Case, Issues Sanctions

May 6, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona Supreme Court granted sanctions against 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, declaring that her lawyer issued false statements to the court. Chief Justice Robert Brutinel issued the sanctions...

Hobbs Ducks Questions From Media

May 5, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | One of the least transparent administrations in Arizona history has become even less transparent. On Tuesday, veteran Arizona reporter Dennis Welch shared a video he captured of Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs avoiding questions...

Attorney General Kris Mayes Fights To Keep Abortion Drug Accessible

May 5, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued another challenge to keep accessibility of the controversial abortion drug mifepristone. In a press release issued Tuesday, Mayes announced that she’d joined an...

Scottsdale Unified School District Reduces Number Of Public Meetings

May 4, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) voted Tuesday to halve its public meetings for the upcoming school year, reducing special meetings to every other month. The reduction results in a five-meeting...

Mesnard Questions Maricopa County Supervisors’ Delayed Legislator Replacement Process

May 4, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | The animosity and distrust between the Maricopa Board of Supervisors and the Republican-led Arizona Legislature continues to deepen with a new issue finding a wedge between the two sides. On Wednesday, Arizona Senator J.D....

Petersen And Toma Defend “Save Women’s Sports Act” In Court

May 3, 2023

By Daniel Stefanksi | As budget negotiations between Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs and the Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature continue to inch closer toward a summer deadline, the Senate President and Speaker of the House are finding...

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Stahl Hamilton For Creating Hostile Work Environment With Bible Thefts

May 3, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | After a week of controversy from an Arizona Democrat lawmaker, Republicans in the House of Representatives are attempting to hold her accountable for actions caught on tape. On Monday, Arizona Representatives Justin Heap,...

Phoenix Denied Extension On Order To Clean Up The Zone

May 2, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Last Friday, the Maricopa County Superior Court denied the city of Phoenix’s motion to extend the deadline imposed to clean up The Zone. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney apparently rejected the city’s...

University Of Arizona Police Chief Steps Down Seven Months After Professor Slain

May 2, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | On Monday, the University of Arizona (UArizona) chief of police stepped down in apparent relation to the professor slaying last year. UArizona President Robert Robbins issued the announcement. Now-former...

Goldwater Steps Up To Stop Illegal ‘Prevailing Wage’ Mandate In Tempe

May 2, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Days after a powerful Arizona government watchdog group scored a major victory in the City of Phoenix, it is turning its attention to a neighboring city over the same issue. On Monday, John Thorpe, a Staff Attorney with the...

Tucson Parents, Educators Want Stricter Punishment For Verbal Threats, Not Fighting

May 1, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) parents and educators say they’d rather have stricter punishments for students who issue verbal threats, not students who fight. This preference was outlined in a recent...