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Katie Hobbs Promises to Reopen Border Wall If Elected

Nov 8, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs said she would remove the shipping containers closing up the border wall gaps if elected. Governor Doug Ducey closed the border gaps using shipping containers topped with...

Kari Lake Challenges Katie Hobbs to Denounce Politico Claims of Election Hackers

Nov 8, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake challenged Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs to push back on a mainstream media warning of election hacking. On Monday, the day before Election...

Nikola In Pilot Testing With Walmart, SAIA As Founder Awaits Sentencing In Fraud Case

Nov 7, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | Just weeks after its founder was convicted of federal fraud charges, Phoenix-based Nikola Corp. (NKLA) announced Third Quarter 2022 financial results showing higher than expected revenues and a narrower than expected quarterly...

Small Businesses Continue To Struggle To Fill Job Openings

Nov 7, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | The struggle to fill job openings continues for mom-and-pop enterprises and other small businesses across the country, according to a report issued Thursday by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “The labor...

Richer Digs In While Public Awaits Decision Of Complaint To Attorney General

Nov 6, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | AZ Free News has confirmed at least two of Arizona’s 15 county recorders did not put forth an “aye” vote when deciding whether to oppose Proposition 309, despite public assertions by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer of a...

Court Issues Restraining Order Against Ballot Drop Box Monitors

Nov 5, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | On Tuesday, the Arizona District Court issued a temporary restraining order against drop box monitors with Clean Elections USA. The order lasts through Election Day for fourteen days. The court consolidated two cases against...

Hobbs’ Campaign Office Burglar An Illegal Immigrant Fugitive Sought by ICE

Nov 5, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The man allegedly behind the burglary of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign office is an illegal immigrant sought by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Sources informed the Arizona Daily...

Katie Hobbs’ Husband Helps Kids Transition Genders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Nov 4, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ husband, Patrick Goodman, serves as a counselor for Phoenix Children’s Hospital's (PCH) Gender Support Program (GSP). As AZ Free News reported in August,...

Pro-Life Grassroots Activists Mobilizing Voters in Mesa and Scottsdale

Nov 4, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | In the final six days before Election Day, young pro-life activists are deploying in Mesa and Scottsdale to mobilize voters. That impacts State Senate Districts 4 and 9, both swing districts. District 4...

Arizona Food Banks’ Clientele Increasing Due to Biden’s Inflation

Nov 4, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Arizona’s food banks are faced with a burgeoning number of clientele, some maxing out their resources — a byproduct of the inflation crisis. This increase in families seeking out assistance was further prompted by the ending of...

Hobbs Forgets COVID, Tells CNN Debates Don’t Matter In Gubernatorial Race

Nov 3, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | On Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs said debates don’t matter when explaining why she won't debate Republican opponent Kari Lake. Hobbs made the remarks during a CNN interview. Voters upset over Hobbs'...

Phoenix Interim Chief Gets Sworn In With Restricted Peace Officer Certification

Nov 3, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | As the city of Phoenix prepares to navigate through a U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigation, there is a new chief at the helm. Michael G. Sullivan was sworn-in last Friday as Interim Chief, several weeks after he...