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Arizona Murder Rates Increased By Up To 600% Despite National Crime Dropping To Historic Lows

Jan 20, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona cities reported increased murder rates that outpaced declines, per preliminary crime statistics. The following cities reported murder rate increases per the Real-Time Crime Index, whose data goes through October:...

Congressional Republicans Report Inflation Holding Steady

Jan 20, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Republican faction of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee (JEC) reported inflation as “hold[ing] steady” in its monthly update released last week. JEC Republicans reported in a press release accompanying the update...

Rep. Crane Introduces Bill To Codify Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement

Jan 20, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) has introduced H.R. 6931, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act. The bill would ratify and authorize the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement reached...

Major Phoenix-Based Progressive Lobbyist Group Accused Of ‘Illegal,’ ‘Stalker’ Behavior

Jan 19, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A Phoenix-based progressive lobbyist organization is being accused of involvement in an “illegal” political campaign against two Democratic state lawmakers. The campaign, “Hernandon’t,” is allegedly the handiwork of at least one...

Rep. Willoughby Proposes Summer Gas Tax Suspension In Maricopa, Pinal Counties

Jan 19, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby (R-LD13) has introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the state gasoline tax in Maricopa and Pinal counties during the summer months, citing higher fuel costs tied to...

December Retail Sales Jumped As 2025 Holiday Spending Hit Near-Record Levels

Jan 19, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | U.S. retail sales experienced healthy growth in December 2025, aligning holiday season results closely with its forecast for record consumer spending, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “December Retail Monitor...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes GOP’s $1.1 Billion Tax Relief Package

Jan 18, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-backed tax conformity legislation approved Thursday by the Arizona Legislature. The bill, SB 1106, would have provided $1.1 billion in tax relief over three years while maintaining a...

Rep. Kupper Introduces Bill To Block Corporate Takeover Of Single-Family Homes

Jan 18, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Nick Kupper (R-LD25) introduced House Bill 2325, also known as the Own Something and Be Happy Act. This legislative measure is designed to reduce the growing influence of large institutional investors in...

Psychology Emerges As Top Major For Arizona College Students

Jan 18, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Psychology was a top major for Arizona college students this past year, per a new study. This determination was pulled from data gathered concerning college major-related queries in Arizona and organized by monthly search...

Sinema Accused In Lawsuit Of Affair With Married Bodyguard, Campaign Fund Misuse

Jan 17, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Former U.S. Senator-turned-lobbyist Kyrsten Sinema is facing a lawsuit alleging an affair with her formerly married bodyguard, Matthew “Matt” Ammel. Ammel’s ex-wife filed the lawsuit against Sinema based on North Carolina’s...

Arizona Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Eliminate State Sales Tax On Utility Bills

Jan 17, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representatives David Marshall (R-LD7) and Ralph Heap (R-LD10) introduced House Bill 2269, a measure to eliminate the state sales tax on electric and gas utility bills for Arizona residents and businesses. The proposed...

Privacy Advocates, Police Split Over Sen. Payne’s License Plate Reader Bill

Jan 17, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Sen. Kevin Payne (R-LD27) has introduced legislation he claims will ensure law enforcement’s use of modern crime-fighting technology doesn’t slide into unchecked government surveillance. But critics say...