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Pinal County Attorney Closes Mark Lamb Matter, Finds No Criminal Violation

Jun 25, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has closed its review of allegations involving former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb after determining that the evidence reviewed did not establish a violation of Arizona criminal law. Pinal...

Glendale Prep Graduate Earns Appointment To U.S. Naval Academy Class Of 2030

Jun 25, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | A recent graduate of Glendale Prep has earned one of the nation’s most prestigious military appointments, securing admission to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. David Vosekalns, a member of Glendale Prep’s...

New Records Show Gallego Campaign Spent Thousands On Super Bowl Tickets, Child Care

Jun 24, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Federal campaign finance records revealed that Sen. Ruben Gallego spent campaign cash for game tickets, child care, and luxury outings for the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. Gallego tapped a joint campaign accord with...

Joanna Mendoza Faces Questions Over Campaign Salary, Financial Disclosure Changes

Jun 24, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Republican National Committee is targeting Democratic congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza over salary payments from her campaign account, arguing the payments, combined with her other reported income and assets,...

Arizona Board Reports 40% Increase In Teacher Sexual Misconduct Cases

Jun 24, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona State Board of Education (ASBE) revealed in its latest enforcement action report that sexual misconduct cases involving teachers increased. ASBE did note that, out of the hundreds of thousands of educators...

Arizona Senate Republicans Meet With Trump Administration Officials At White House Conference

Jun 23, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate Republicans attended a White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where they met with senior Trump administration officials and Cabinet leaders. Discussions focused on key issues impacting...

Scottsdale Cracks Down On Nuisance Parties At Short-Term Rentals

Jun 23, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Scottsdale is stepping up enforcement against nuisance parties, illegal events, and criminal activity at short-term rentals after police issued 56 charges and citations linked to the properties in May. According to a press...

Small Business Group Backs Petersen For Attorney General

Jun 23, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona Pac announced its endorsement of Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen in the race for Arizona Attorney General. The group cited Petersen's record of supporting...

Alma Hernandez Calls Out Fellow Democrats For Endorsing Opponent With Violent, Pornographic Past

Jun 22, 2026

By Staff Reporter | State Rep. Alma Hernandez (D-LD20) spoke out against top Democrats for endorsing her primary opponent for the state senate seat, Rocque Perez. Hernandez said Perez’s history of posting pornography and violent rhetoric online...

Arizona Enacts Tougher Penalties For Underage Nicotine Sales

Jun 22, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona now has a stricter law on underage nicotine sales. House Bill 4001 establishes stricter statewide standards for alternative nicotine products. One major point of the law is a new prohibition on these products from...

Arizona Legislature Approves Pilot Program For Individuals With Serious Mental Illness

Jun 22, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation sponsored by Senator Hildy Angius (R-LD30) aimed at strengthening care for individuals living with serious mental illness while improving public safety and long-term stability across...

Arizona Attorney General Falsely Claims DACA Recipients Can Be Police Officers

Jun 21, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes appears to lack basic knowledge of state law. Mayes claimed in a post that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are currently eligible to serve in law...