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Bolick Introduces Ballot Measure Aimed At Expanding Voter ID And Citizenship Verification

Nov 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona voters could soon decide on sweeping changes to the state’s election rules under a new ballot referral filed by Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R-LD20), marking the latest push by Republican lawmakers to overhaul election...

Bipartisan Gathering Marks 50th Anniversary Of Apache Helicopter’s First Flight

Nov 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona political figures gathered under the canopy of two Apache helicopters on display Thursday at Boeing’s manufacturing complex in northeast Mesa, near Falcon Field Airport. The event commemorated the 50th anniversary of...

Arizona House Launches Inquiry Into Governor Hobbs’ Alleged “Pay-To-Play” Scheme

Nov 18, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has formed a new advisory team to investigate allegations that Governor Katie Hobbs’ administration awarded a lucrative contract increase to a politically connected group home provider,...

Arizona Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against DHS, Secretary Noem Over FEMA Grant Terms

Nov 18, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDHS) has joined a lawsuit brought by 12 states that challenges the terms set by the Trump administration and FEMA for two federal grants that impact the prevention and response to...

Arizona’s Shoplifting Risks Rise As Black Friday Approaches

Nov 18, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | As retailers gear up for Black Friday and the holiday rush, a new analysis of FBI crime data highlights significant variations in shoplifting risks across the U.S., with Oregon emerging as the state most vulnerable to theft this...

Hobbs Administration Faces Scrutiny After New “Pay-To-Play” Allegations

Nov 17, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Newly surfaced documents and internal communications are raising new questions about political influence inside the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), prompting calls for accountability from legislative leaders. Senate...

Goldwater Institute Sues AG Kris Mayes Over Withheld Records

Nov 17, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, demanding the release of consumer records tied to the AG’s 2024 antitrust lawsuit against nine major residential landlords and RealPage,...

Arizona Freedom Caucus Backs “Arizona Secure Elections Act” Ahead Of 2026 Ballot Push

Nov 17, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona Freedom Caucus (AFC) is throwing its support behind a new election-related proposal from Rep. Alexander Kolodin, announcing its endorsement for the Arizona Secure Elections Act, a measure the group says is aimed at...

Sen. Gallego Pushes Unverified Epstein Theory About Trump

Nov 16, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego has refused to delete an unverified theory about the relationship between child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump. Gallego claimed Trump and Epstein spent Thanksgiving...

Arizona Republicans Praise Deal To Reopen Government

Nov 16, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona’s House GOP members presented a unified front Wednesday as Congress ended the weeks-long federal government shutdown, criticizing Democrats for prioritizing politics over the disruptions it caused Arizonans. Rep. Abe...

Hamadeh Demands DOJ Investigate Alleged Bribery Scheme By Democrat Attorneys General Association

Nov 16, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | U.S. Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a federal investigation into allegations of bribery and prosecutorial misconduct tied to the Democrat Attorneys General Association (DAGA), the...

South Tucson Mayor Has Affair With Former New York Mayor

Nov 15, 2025

By Staff Reporter | South Tucson Mayor Roxanna “Roxy” Valenzuela is in a relationship with former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. De Blasio is still legally married. He and his wife, Chirlane McCray, separated in 2023 but did not...