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Horne To Testify At Antisemitism Hearing

Dec 12, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Arizona’s only Jewish statewide elected official, Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne, will testify on Tuesday morning at a House meeting concerning antisemitism in education. Horne’s testimony will be heard by the...

Hobbs Claims Both Parties To Blame For Border Crisis

Dec 12, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Gov. Katie Hobbs says that both parties are to blame for the worsening state of the border crisis. During a weekend visit to the border in Lukeville, Hobbs called for an increase in bipartisan action to solve the...

House Republicans Blast Hobbs, Biden, And Mayes For Lukeville Port Closure

Dec 12, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona House Republicans are voicing extreme displeasure with President Biden’s border policies. On Friday, Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma and 30 of his colleagues in the chamber sent a letter to President Joe Biden,...

Thompson, O’Connor Offer Amendments To APS EV Charging Plan

Dec 11, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Last week, Commissioner Kevin Thompson announced that he and Chairman Jim O’Connor had “successfully offered amendments in the APS Transportation Electrification Implementation Plan and Budget (TEIP) agenda item.” The actions...

Rep. Lesko’s Bills To Improve Nuclear Energy, Limit Energy Conservation Regulations Advance

Dec 10, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Two bills improving nuclear energy production and limiting energy efficiency regulations on home appliances from Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) are set to be voted on by the whole House. Both bills passed out of...

Maricopa County GOP Committee Urges Lawmakers To Impeach Attorney General

Dec 10, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) called on the Arizona House to bring impeachment charges against Attorney General Kris Mayes. In a resolution approved on Tuesday, MCRC accused Mayes of abuse of office...

Gov. Hobbs Reverses Course, Plans To Send National Guard To Border

Dec 9, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Gov. Katie Hobbs has reversed course on her decision to send the National Guard to the border. On Friday, Hobbs announced the plans to deploy the National Guard through Operation Safety, Enforcement, Coordination,...

University Of Arizona Reinstates Professors Initially Suspended For Defending Hamas

Dec 9, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The University of Arizona (UArizona) reinstated two professors last week after they were suspended for defending Hamas to their students. In audio clips published by Israel War Room last month, College of Education...

Legislators Call On Mayor Gallego To Reject Any Proposed DOJ Consent Decree

Dec 8, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Legislative Republicans have joined the crescendo of voices pushing back against an impending consent decree from the federal government. This week, Arizona State Representative David Marshall and 20 of his colleagues...

Yee’s Stewardship Leads To More Arizonans Saving For Kids’ Education

Dec 8, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | More Arizonans are saving for their children’s education and benefiting from the stewardship of the state’s treasurer. This week, the “X” account for the Arizona Education Savings Plan announced that “under the leadership of...

Gov. Hobbs Gives $2 Million For New Teachers; Task Force Recommends Teacher Raises

Dec 7, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | On Tuesday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced a $2 million fund to pay for new teachers and the final report complete with a lengthy list of recommendations from her Educator Retention Task Force. In order to counter teacher shortages...

Arizona Leaders Mourn Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Dec 7, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Many Arizona officials sent tributes for the passing of an inspirational leader of the state and nation. Last week, former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died at the age of 93. O’Connor grew up in...