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ASU Drops Eminent Domain Bid For 89-Year-Old Man’s Historic Phoenix Home

Jul 20, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona State University (ASU) has ceased its effort to take the home of an 89-year-old Phoenix man via eminent domain. ASU sought to acquire the historic Louis Emerson House owned for more than 50 years by Robert Young....

FBI Investigating Shooting Targeting Phoenix ICE Facility

Jul 20, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a shooting that targeted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in central Phoenix after individuals fired multiple rounds at the building’s exterior....

Arizona Corporation Commission Adds ID Verification To Online Business Filing Portal

Jul 20, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced they will be implementing a new identity verification requirement for users of its Arizona Business Center (ABC) online filing portal beginning July 20, 2026, as part of an...

Gov. Hobbs Spent Millions On ‘Misleading’ Ad Taking Credit For Republican Work

Jul 19, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A recent campaign ad from the Democrat incumbent governor cost her millions, but critics and past reporting indicate the ad is misleading and takes credit for work done by Republicans. Gov. Katie Hobbs’ 30-second “Work” ad...

Phoenix Inflation Slows To 2.8%, Remains Below National Rate

Jul 19, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The annual inflation rate in the Phoenix metropolitan area slowed to 2.8% in June, remaining below the national rate as falling energy prices and comparatively modest shelter-cost growth eased pressure on the region’s Consumer...

Arizona Teachers Say Leadership Support, Campus Safety Keep Them From Quitting

Jul 19, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Supportive leadership, collaborative freedom, and safe campuses are the leading reasons why thousands of Arizona educators say they don’t quit education. A new survey from the Arizona Department of Education...

Former Arizona Democratic Party Vice Chair Arrested In Alleged Knife-Wielding Home Invasion

Jul 18, 2026

By Staff Reporter | One of the Arizona Democratic Party’s (ADP) political crown jewels has been arrested for breaking into a former romantic partner’s home with a knife. Phoenix police arrested Brianna Westbrook, 41, former ADP vice chair and...

Wildlife Ecologist To Join Capitol Rally Opposing Planned Salt River Horse Removals

Jul 18, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Wildlife ecologist and wild horse advocate Craig C. Downer will join a rally at the Arizona State Capitol next week as opponents of a planned reduction in the Salt River horse herd call for an independent scientific review...

Gosar Holds Nearly $278,000 Cash Advantage Over Democratic Challenger

Jul 18, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Paul Gosar’s reelection campaign reported more than $303,000 in cash on hand, giving the Republican incumbent a substantial financial advantage over Democratic challenger Danielle Sterbinsky ahead of Arizona’s 2026...

Gov. Katie Hobbs Accused Of Illegally Commingling Campaign Funds

Jul 17, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs stands accused of illegally commingling millions in funds to subsidize her campaign. A letter sent by attorney Tim La Sota to Secretary of State Adrian Fontes earlier this month accuses the governor of...

FTC Warns Military Families, Renters About Rising Rental Scams

Jul 17, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | As military families navigate permanent change of station (PCS) moves and renters search for new housing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams that...

Arizona GOP Announces Grand Opening Of New Party Headquarters

Jul 17, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Republican Party has announced the grand opening of its new headquarters in Phoenix, the latest development in a series of organizational changes under Chairman Sergio Arellano aimed at strengthening grassroots...