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Arizona Politicians Speak Out On Supreme Court Free Speech Ruling
By Daniel Stefanski | On its last day of the term, the U.S. Supreme Court gave a major victory for the First Amendment, leading to mixed reactions from Arizona elected officials and advocates. In a 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the...
Phoenix Officials Visit Portland, Oregon For Advice On Handling Homelessness
By Corinne Murdock | The city of Phoenix sought advice on handling homelessness from another city plagued by the same problem: Portland, Oregon. City officials attended a “homelessness summit” in May. Officials included Gina Montes, deputy...
Federal Court Denies Superintendent Horne’s Emergency Petition In Trans Sports Case
By Corinne Murdock | On Thursday, the Ninth District Circuit Court denied Superintendent Tom Horne’s emergency petition for the relocation of a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s ban on boys in girls’ K-12 sports. Horne filed the emergency...
Cox Offers $35K In Diversity Scholarships To Minority Students
By Corinne Murdock | Every year, Cox Communications gives tens of thousands to minority students through its diversity scholarships. This year, the broadband, cable, and telecommunications company issued $35,000 to 10 students. Each student...
Bill To Attract Manufacturing Investment Signed Into Law
By Daniel Stefanski | One of Arizona’s freshmen Republican representatives is pleased after his bill survived the Governor’s Office. On Tuesday, Representative Michael Carbone announced that HB 2809, which he sponsored had been signed into law by...
Hobbs’ Executive Orders Continue To Draw Rebukes
By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona elected officials continue to react to Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs’ recent Executive Orders. Earlier this week, Governor Hobbs signed two Executive Orders to “restore rights and protect LGBTQ+ Arizonans.” According...
Phoenix Sued For Gifting Luxury Apartments $7 Million Property Tax Break
By Corinne Murdock | The city of Phoenix is being sued over its capitalization of a loophole to shield high-rise luxury apartments from up to an estimated $7 million in property taxes. The city of Phoenix effectively agreed to relieve...
LD2 Precinct Committeemen Choose 3 Nominees To Replace Kaiser
By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Legislature is about to have a new member within its ranks. This week, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit sent a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, informing them that “on Monday, June 26,...
Hamadeh Case Still Without Ruling; Judge Has History Of Tardiness
By Corinne Murdock | Republican attorney general challenger Abe Hamadeh has yet to receive a ruling, a month after Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen promised one. The delay aligns with the judge’s history of tardiness on...
Hobbs Doubles Down On Executive Orders For LGBTQ Community
By Daniel Stefanski | Unwilling to work with the Arizona State Legislature, Governor Katie Hobbs has again chosen to exercise unilateral power in the pursuit of her progressive plans. On Tuesday, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that she signed two...
Wadsack Proposes Bill Removing BOS Ability To Choose Legislative Replacements
By Daniel Stefanski | There might not be much runway left on this legislative session for Arizona legislators, but some legislators are already planning the introduction of a bill that could be introduced next year. Arizona Senator Justine Wadsack...
Tucson Outlaws Lawns, Reduces Water Flow In New Constructions
By Corinne Murdock | Earlier this month, Tucson outlawed lawns and reduced water flow in new constructions. The Tucson City Council approved the changes through two action items presented during a regular meeting. Both measures were proposed to...
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