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Rep. Bliss’ Constable Carry Bill Wins Bipartisan Support

Feb 20, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | In a legislative session quickly being defined by partisan standoffs between House and Senate Republicans and Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs, one freshman lawmaker has found a bill that is bringing both sides together – and may...

Lake Hopes Third Time Is the Charm With AZ Supreme Court

Feb 19, 2023

By Terri Jo Neff | Kari Lake has announced she will once again seek review from the Arizona Supreme Court of her claims that she, and not Katie Hobbs, is the state’s legitimate governor. It will be Lake’s third such effort since the Nov. 8, 2022...

Toma’s Bipartisan Committee Expected To Grow State’s International Trade Opportunities

Feb 19, 2023

By Terri Jo Neff | A new bipartisan committee has been established by Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma to help the state cultivate its international trade opportunities. On Feb. 16, Toma announced formation of the House Committee on International...

Hoffman Bill Aims To Identify Companies That Facilitate or Promote Abortions

Feb 19, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | For a number of years, the Grand Canyon State has been home to some of the most pro-life and pro-family lawmakers, officials, and advocates in the nation, giving Arizona a superior reputation for protecting life and parental...

Mayor Raffles off Super Bowl Tickets for City of Peoria Employees

Feb 18, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona-hosted Super Bowl may be complete, but one first responder from the City of Peoria has memories that will last a lifetime – thanks to the intentional action of a new mayor and his wife. Jason Beck, the CEO of TYR...

Republicans Offer Families Relief From Taxes

Feb 18, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Over the past two years, Arizonans have experienced higher inflation than other parts of the country, and their state legislators are working on a solution to combat these higher prices. This week, Republican legislators held...

TikTok Ban Passes Arizona House Committee

Feb 17, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | TikTok may soon be banned from Arizona’s government devices, according to a proposed bill that passed out of committee on Wednesday. The House Government Committee passed the legislation unanimously. State Rep. Matt Gress...

Rep. Gillette’s Bill Seeks To Bring Transparency to The Classroom

Feb 17, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | District and charter schools have been under much more scrutiny from parents since COVID-19, and one bill from an Arizona Representative this session seeks to increase awareness and understanding on what is being taught in...

ASU ‘Election Denialism’ Panel Featured Maricopa County Supervisor

Feb 16, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Arizona State University (ASU) hosted a panel discussing “election denialism” and President Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” about the 2020 election on Monday. The event featured faces from the last two contentious election cycles,...

Parental Right To Know Teacher Training Bill Passes Out of House Committee

Feb 16, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Over the past three years, many parents in a number of school districts across the nation have demanded more transparency and involvement with their children’s education. The Republican-led Arizona Legislature has been working...

GOP Lawmaker Votes With Democrats To Kill Vaccine Mandate Ban for Government Employees

Feb 16, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | A bill that would ban vaccine mandates for government employees died in committee on Monday after a Republican lawmaker voted with Democrats. State Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD04) said that while he opposed vaccine mandates, he...

Hobbs Nominee Fails To Earn Majority of Senate Vote, Confirmation Fails

Feb 15, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Governor Katie Hobbs’ nominee to head up Arizona’s health services department failed to earn the support of a majority of Senate members on Tuesday. Last week, the Arizona Senate’s bipartisan Committee on Director Nominations...