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Arizona Governor Signs “Mask Freedom” Bill

Apr 10, 2021

PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey signed Rep. Joseph Chaplik's bill, HB 2770, which empowers businesses in Arizona to decide whether or not to enforce on its premises a mask mandate that is imposed by politicians from the state, county, city/town or...

Biggs Proposes Bill Banning Federal Vaccine Passports

Apr 9, 2021

As a bill to prohibit vaccine passports appears to have stalled in the Arizona Legislature, Congressman Biggs this week introduced his No Vaccine Passports Act to prevent federal agencies from issuing any standardized documentation that could be...

Ducey Appoints Brigadier General Muehlenbeck To Arizona’s Adjutant General

Apr 9, 2021

PHOENIX - On Thursday, Governor Doug Ducey appointed the first woman to commander of the Arizona National Guard. Brigadier General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck will replace Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire as the new Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona...

Senate Passes Legislation To Prevent Private, Outside Funding Of Government Election Operations

Apr 8, 2021

Arizona State Senate passed HB 2569, legislation targeting the Big Tech companies that targeted swing states during the 2020 election cycle. The bill sponsored by Rep. Jake Hoffman

Cochise County Sheriff To Meet With Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas To Discuss Border Crisis

Apr 8, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | Just two days after he took part in a vehicle pursuit and arrest involving human smuggling, Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels is set to meet with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday in Texas....

ADE Spending Over $7 Million “To Simply Administer” COVID Funds Meant For Student Learning

Apr 7, 2021

By B. Hamilton | PHOENIX — Rep. Michelle Udall, chair of the House Education Committee, sent a letter to Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction asking why the state is holding on to $85 million, that Udall says could help school districts...

Kendrick: D-Backs ‘Absolutely Would Not’ Pursue 2021 All-Star Game Bid

Apr 6, 2021

The Arizona Diamondbacks will not be throwing their name in the hat for the relocated 2021 All-Star Game. D-backs owner Ken Kendrick squashed the notion of the team potentially hosting this year’s event while on with Arizona Sports’ Burns &...

Ban On Proof Of Vaccination To Shop, Get Government Aid Is Held Up In State Senate

Apr 6, 2021

By Terri Jo Neff | A bill which would prohibit companies, as well as a state, county, or local government entity from requiring anyone except public school students to prove vaccination status in order to shop, obtain medical services, or receive...

Governor Signs Legislation To Prevent Frivolous Lawsuits Related To Pandemic

Apr 6, 2021

By B. Hamilton | PHOENIX — Arizona businesses can breathe a sigh of relief now that Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation providing COVID liability protections to Arizona businesses and healthcare workers. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Vince...

Gilbert Mayor Wants Taxpayers To Fund Insurance For Employee Sex Changes

Apr 5, 2021

By Corinne Murdock | According to Mayor Brigette Peterson, the Gilbert Town Council should reconsider offering $75,000 of taxpayer money annually for employee sex changes. The motion failed in a council meeting last week. After the vote, Peterson...

Anticipation Of Hotter Weather Prompts Glendale Vaccination Site To Move Into Gila River Arena

Apr 5, 2021

Warm weather is here, and in anticipation of ever-increasing temperatures, Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium will transition to an indoor site at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Friday, April 23. The State Farm Stadium site...

House Passes Bill Banning Abortion For Genetic Issues

Apr 4, 2021

A controversial pro-life bill, SB 1457, passed on a party line vote of 31-29 after a contentious argument on the House floor. SB 1457 prohibits abortion based on the diagnosis of a genetic abnormality, except for those incompatible with life. The...