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Karrin Taylor Robson Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign

Feb 14, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Karrin Taylor Robson announced the suspension of her gubernatorial campaign on Thursday. Robson cited concerns about the possible effects of “a divisive Republican primary” as the November 2026 election approaches as her reason...

Arizona House Republicans Advance Four-Year Freeze On Local Tax And Utility Increases

Feb 14, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | In a 5-4 party-line vote Tuesday, the Republican-led Arizona House Ways and Means Committee advanced legislation that would temporarily freeze most municipal and county tax, fee, and utility rate increases for four years....

Study Shows Small Business Optimism Remaining Above 52-Year Average

Feb 14, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals that small business optimism in the U.S. dipped slightly at the start of 2026. The Small Business Optimism Index declined by just 0.2 points...

University Of Arizona Misled Public About Jeffrey Epstein Donation

Feb 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | New email records reveal the University of Arizona (U of A) misled the public about a donation from Jeffrey Epstein. Email records first reported on by FOIAzona proved Epstein’s donation was not “anonymous”...

Ex-Recorder Richer Dismisses Illegal Alien Voting Concerns As ‘Bogus’ Despite Fraud Convictions

Feb 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Maricopa County’s former recorder, Stephen Richer, says Republican’s concerns over illegal alien voting are “bogus.” The former elections leader for one of the nation’s biggest counties published that claim earlier this...

Superintendent Horne Says New Federal Prayer Guidance Helpful To Purging DEI In Schools

Feb 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne believes the new federal guidance on prayer in schools serves as a pathway to further purge K-12 of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Horne said the...

Elon Musk Urges Federal Government To Ban Mail-In Voting

Feb 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Tesla CEO and former Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk is urging the federal government to ban mail-in voting. Musk and other top Republican leaders have signaled support for greater federal intervention in...

Arizona House Passes Rep. Nguyen’s Fentanyl Bill To Crack Down On Drug Traffickers

Feb 12, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill unanimously on Monday to intensify prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Supporters say it will strengthen law enforcement’s tools against the opioid crisis. House Bill...

Pinal County Deputies Honored For Heroic Rescue Of A Young Boy From Suspected Human Trafficking

Feb 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Teresa Martinez (R-LD16) recognized Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya on the floor of the Arizona House for their courageous actions in rescuing an 8-year-old...

Arizona’s Candidate Portal Experiences Another Outage As Deadlines Loom

Feb 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The state’s elections portal for candidates experienced another outage, prompting leaders of both political parties to cast blame at the other. The E-Qual system experienced an outage that lasted from Friday through Sunday. This...

Constitutional Measure To Limit Legislative Sessions Advances In Arizona House

Feb 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona lawmakers advanced a constitutional proposal last week that would set a firm deadline for ending the Legislature’s regular session, a major procedural change supporters say would provide a clearer structure for what is...

Resolution Copper Donates $285,000 To United Food Bank Amid Record Demand For Food Assistance

Feb 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Resolution Copper has donated $285,000 to Mesa-based United Food Bank under a multi-year agreement extending through December 2028, according to the company. The donation comes as food banks across Arizona report record demand...