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Hobbs Vetoes Election Bill Aimed To Accommodate Military And Disabled Voters

Apr 15, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Another election-related bill was vetoed by Arizona’s Democrat Governor. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2393, which would have “require[d] political parties that choose to select a nominee for president by a vote...

Crane Bill To Strengthen U.S Border Security Against Illicit Drugs Passes Out Of Committee

Apr 15, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Legislation to strengthen border security against illicit drugs passed out of committee on Wednesday. The House Committee on Homeland Security passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act, which was introduced by Rep....

U.S. House Passes Rep. Crane’s Bill Providing For Veteran Center In Gila County

Apr 14, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday which would enable Gila County, Arizona to operate a veterans center on 232 acres in Young, Arizona. Introduced by Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., the bill creates the first...

Scottsdale Schools Receive Parents’ Donation Of Pro-American Books

Apr 14, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Scottsdale parents and community members were approved to donate pro-American books to district schools. The Scottsdale Unified School DIstrict (SUSD) governing board approved the books unanimously during Wednesday’s meeting....

House And Senate Members Want Border Bill On Ballot

Apr 13, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are calling on their leadership to send a border-related measure to the voters in November. On March 28, a group of Arizona House Republicans signed a letter, requesting that Speaker Ben Toma...

Human Smuggling Operation Leader Recevies Prison Sentence

Apr 13, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Mexican national was sentenced to prison for leading a human smuggling operation. Last month, U.S. District Judge Scott H. Rash sentenced Martin Garcia-Velazquez to 90 months in federal prison “for his leadership role in a...

Popular Phoenix Suns ‘Superfan,’ High School Coach Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Apr 13, 2024

By Staff Reporter | A popular “superfan” of the Phoenix Suns and high school basketball coach, “Mr. ORNG,” was arrested on Wednesday on charges of soliciting minors for sexual content. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Mr....

Shope Bill Expanding Healthcare Opportunities Signed Into Law

Apr 12, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bipartisan bill to expand health care opportunities in Arizona was signed into law. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1021, which would “remove the requirement that health professional groups proposing to increase...

Governor Hobbs Appoints New Clean Elections Commissioner

Apr 12, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Governor Katie Hobbs appointed a new member to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission: Christina Estes-Werther, formerly the deputy general counsel for former Governor Jan Brewer and state elections director for former...

Scottsdale Mayor Opposes New Coyotes Rink

Apr 11, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega said he opposes an Arizona ice hockey team’s efforts to buy state land for a new rink in North Phoenix. In an open letter, Ortega said the Arizona Coyotes’ plans for a new entertainment...

Democrats And Republicans Spar Over Firearms Restrictions Bill

Apr 11, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republicans and Democrats traded insults over the status of a legislative proposal that would increase restrictions on firearms across the state. Earlier this month, Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes expressed her...

Arizona Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Sparks Outrage, Earns Praise

Apr 10, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A judicial decision from Arizona’s high court may have significant political ramifications in the swing state for the 2024 election. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court issued its opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes,...