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Latest Poll: Arizonans Consistently Reject Abortion On Demand

Jun 5, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | The latest poll released from Noble Predictive Insights has shown that, when compared to a pre-abortion ban reversal poll last year, public opinion on abortion in Arizona has remained largely the same, with the state’s...

Governor Hobbs Ignores Hiring Cap To Bring In New Press Secretary

Jun 5, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Governor Katie Hobbs hired a new press secretary of a migrant background, disrupting her hiring cap in the process. Hobbs hired Liliana Soto, who immigrated from Sonora, Mexico, to Lompoc, California, at the age of 17, pregnant,...

Free Enterprise Club President And Others File Lawsuit Against Fontes Over Alleged Dirty Voter Rolls

Jun 4, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | After failing to comply with an August 2023 legal demand that his office properly update the alleged dirty voter rolls of 14 Arizona counties, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is now the target of a lawsuit from Arizona Free...

House Republicans Visit Border Ahead Of Final Consideration For ‘Secure The Border Act’

Jun 4, 2024

By Staff Reporter | With House Speaker Ben Toma, a congressional candidate, leading the expedition, House Republicans visited the border to assess the crisis for which they say Democrat leaders are to blame. Toma questioned why, three years...

Peoria Schools Approve Expanding Federally Funded Mental Health Clinics

Jun 3, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) has approved an application for expansion of federally-funded mental health clinics to seven schools. Board member Heather Rooks was the sole “no” vote on the measure. The funds...

After Criticizing Mitchell For Plea Deal, Godbehere’s Own ‘Sweetheart’ Deal Is Uncovered

Jun 2, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | In the tumultuous race for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the incumbent Republican Rachel Mitchell is facing attacks from both sides as fellow Republican Gina Godbehere, a former bureau chief for the MCAO and former...

Arizona House Committee Finds Attorney General Mayes Abused Power

Jun 2, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republicans on a House Oversight Committee have concluded their investigation of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ time in office and have recommended a course of action. Earlier this week, the Arizona House Ad Hoc...

Arizona Leaders React To President Trump Verdict

Jun 1, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A number of Arizona Republicans quickly reacted to the unprecedented verdict out of New York City against former President Donald J. Trump, while Democrats across the state largely retweeted sensational headlines. The Arizona...

Phoenix Enacts Ordinance Banning Homeless Encampments Near Parks And Schools

Jun 1, 2024

By Matthew Holloway | Striking a blow against the blight of homelessness in the state that has reached epidemic proportions in the Arizona Capitol, the Phoenix City Council voted unanimously (8-0) across party lines to ban sleeping, camping, or...

Former Trump Border Chief Visits Border In Yuma

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A high-profile visitor recently made the trek to the southern border in Yuma, Arizona. Earlier this month, former Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Chad Wolf made a trip to Yuma, Arizona, to check on the status of the...

Arizona Republican Lawmakers Stand Against WHO’s Pandemic Accord

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislative Republicans are standing against a proposed accord from the World Health Organization. Earlier this spring, an Arizona Senate Republican took aim at the WHO’s Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response...

Two Republican Housing Bills Signed Into Law

May 31, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Two Arizona Republican bills to tackle the state’s deepening housing crisis were recently signed into law. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 and HB 2721. HB 2720 “establishes requirements relating to accessory...