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Mesa Police Identify Arizona AG Investigator In Fatal Shooting Of Mother Of Seven

Mar 8, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Mesa police are investigating the fatal shooting of a Mesa mother of seven after identifying an investigator with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as being involved in the incident. Authorities say 32-year-old Maria...

Arizona House Passes Measure Setting April 30 Adjournment Deadline

Mar 8, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | In a 42–14 bipartisan vote on Monday, the Arizona House approved House Concurrent Resolution 2005 (HCR 2005), a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to adjourn its regular session no later than April 30...

Corporation Commission Approves Water, Sewer Rate Hikes For Eloy Retirement Community

Mar 8, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A retirement community in Eloy had its water rates raised significantly through a recent Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) vote. The ACC approved the rate increases narrowly, 3-2, during its meeting on Wednesday....

Biden Administration Paid Child Traffickers At Border, DHS Secretary Alleges

Mar 7, 2026

By Staff Reporter | More is coming to light about the handling of unaccompanied alien children under President Joe Biden’s administration. Approximately 450,000 unaccompanied alien children were smuggled into the country under the Biden...

AZ Senate Unanimously Advances SB 1479 To Crack Down On Deed Fraud

Mar 7, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | In a display of strong bipartisan support, the Arizona Senate unanimously advanced legislation designed to crack down on deed fraud and better protect property owners statewide. On Tuesday, the Senate passed SB 1479, sponsored...

Arizona Senate Passes Bill Clarifying Ban On Sharia Law In State Courts

Mar 7, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Senate lawmakers passed legislation on Monday that would explicitly prohibit the use of Sharia law in state courts, a proposal supporters say clarifies existing statutes governing the application of foreign law in...

AZ Senate Moves To Increase Oversight Of State Contracts After Hobbs Admin Controversies

Mar 6, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | In response to recent controversies surrounding state contract awards under Governor Katie Hobbs’ administration, the Arizona Senate has approved legislation to strengthen oversight, prevent potential political favoritism, and...

House Unanimously Passes Ciscomani’s Bipartisan Critical Minerals Bill

Mar 6, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals, including copper, on Tuesday. The measure, the Critical...

Arizona Among Top Three For Spending Income On Housing And Utilities

Mar 6, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizonans are among the top three in the country when it comes to spending the highest proportion of their income on housing and utilities. Arizonans spend nearly 18 percent of their income on housing and utilities...

Biggs Campaign Submits Highest Signature Total Of 2026 Election Cycle

Mar 5, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Biggs for Arizona campaign has announced that it has filed more than 20,000 ballot nomination signatures with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office—nearly three times the minimum required for Republican candidates. The...

Arizona House Passes ‘Cade’s Law,’ Making Online Suicide Encouragement Of Minors A Felony

Mar 5, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona House Republicans announced the passage of legislation known as “Cade’s Law,” a measure aimed at making it a felony for adults to encourage minors to die by suicide through online communications. The legislation, House...

Shope To Be Honored With Common Sense Institute 2026 Visionary For The Future Award

Mar 5, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Common Sense Institute (CSI) announced that President Pro Tempore of the Arizona Senate, Sen. T.J. Shope (R-LD16), will receive the 2026 Visionary for the Future Award at its annual Free Enterprise Summit. CSI described...