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Cook Bill To Strengthen Forest Fire Fighting Signed Into Law

May 21, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to help enhance Arizona’s resources to fight fires has been signed into law by the state’s governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2751, which will “adopt the Great Plains Wildland Fire Protection Compact,...

Arizona Treasurer Honored Before Congress For Inspiring Young Women

May 21, 2024

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee was honored before Congress on Monday for her work and legacy inspiring girls and young women. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko presented the recognition for Yee. Lesko noted that Yee was the first...

Republican Bills To Mitigate Growing Housing Crisis Sent To Hobbs’ Desk

May 20, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republican legislators are working hard to come up with bipartisan solutions that would help to mitigate the state’s growing housing crisis. This week, the Arizona House of Representatives passed two bills to augment...

Kerr And Griffin Focus On Groundwater Issues

May 20, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republicans continue to promote rural interests when it comes to the state’s groundwater policies and future. This week, State Representative Gail Griffin released comments over her – and others in the Arizona...

Arizona AG Blasted By Amazon For Lawsuits

May 19, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Amazon issued a statement blasting the Democratic Arizona attorney general for a “fundamental misunderstanding and mischaracterization of how Amazon’s businesses work.” Under Arizona AG Kris Mayes’ leadership, the...

New Maricopa City Manager’s Package Includes More Than Half A Million Dollar House

May 19, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The city of Maricopa appointed a new city manager with an annual salary of $242,000 and a $650,000 house included in the package. Ben Bitter’s package also includes a $400 monthly stipend for personal vehicle use and a...

Bill Protecting Arizona’s Missing Children Signed Into Law

May 18, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A Republican law to protect missing children in Arizona has been signed into law. This week, State Representative Barbara Parker championed the success of her bill HB 2479, which will “provide for the establishment of a...

Arizona’s Republican Lawmakers Sue EPA For California Energy Policies

May 18, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Members of Arizona’s Republican legislative leadership are again taking action against harmful energy policies for their state. Earlier this week, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma sued the...

Arizona Leaders Recognize Law Enforcement During National Police Week

May 17, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona officials and agencies recognized law enforcement during the annual Police Week. The Arizona Senate Republicans Caucus “X” account honored these first responders, writing, “This week we honor our law enforcement who...

Rep. Crane Accuses Biden Of ‘Treason’

May 17, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., accused President Joe Biden of “treasonous” conduct in mishandling the border at a Judiciary Committee hearing on May 10. Crane joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and...

Fountain Hills Adopts Maximum Budget, Refuses To Cut Single Dollar

May 16, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | The Fountain Hills Town Council adopted its tentative budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year on a 6-1 vote May 7. The council decided to set the budget at the maximum expenditure amount allowed under law, $45.1...

Schweikert Raises Alarm About State Of Social Security Benefits

May 16, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert urged Americans to take “our fiscal responsibility” seriously in light of the Social Security Administration’s 2024 Trustees Report. “I implore my brothers and sisters to take...