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Hobbs Accepts Resignations Of Two Top AZ Health Officials Amid Dispute Over Senate Confirmations

May 3, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced Wednesday that two of her top health officials, AHCCCS Director Carmen Heredia and Department of Health Services Director Jennie Cunico, have resigned after it became apparent that the...

Arizona Department Of Agriculture Looks To Remove More Salt River Wild Horses Despite Protests

May 2, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) plans to remove masses of the Salt River wild horses despite protesters citing protections for this population codified nearly a decade ago. The Salt River Wild Horse Protection...

New Scottsdale City Manager Draws Concern From Members Of Previous Left-Leaning Council

May 2, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Scottsdale’s new City Manager Greg Caton has drawn heavy criticism following the resignations of former City Manager Jim Thompson, former Public Works Director Dan Worth, former Transportation, Assistant City Manager Bill...

Trump Orders End To College Tuition For Aliens Policy Endorsed By Gubernatorial Candidate Robson

May 1, 2025

By Staff Reporter | President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday ordering an end to in-state college tuition for aliens — the very policy endorsed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson. ...

Suspected Arsonist Arrested In Cybertruck Fire At Mesa Tesla Dealership

May 1, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | According to the Mesa Police Department, a man has been taken into custody in connection with a suspected arson at a Mesa Tesla dealership earlier this week. On Monday, officers were summoned to the scene following reports of...

State Treasurer Candidate, Former Arizona GOP Treasurer Warns Against Hobbs Nominee

Apr 30, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Republican Party’s former treasurer and GOP candidate for the 2026 state treasurer’s race warned lawmakers against Governor Hobbs’ nominee for the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions...

New Arizona Law Targets Fraud In Sober Living Home Industry

Apr 30, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona lawmakers have taken new steps to crack down on fraud in the state's sober living home industry, with legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll officially signed into law recently. The new measure, SB...

Hamadeh Introduces Bill To End Ranked Choice Voting On Federal Level

Apr 30, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Republican Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) announced on Monday that he will co-lead the Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act with Rep. Nick Begich (AK-At Large). The legislation looks to amend the Help America Vote...

Arizona Enacts Emergency Law To Expand Mental Health Services For Veterans With PTSD

Apr 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona lawmakers have taken swift action to strengthen emergency mental health services for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1163 into law earlier this month, a...

Arizona House Honors Retiring Muehlenbeck, Sends Support To Deployed Guard Members

Apr 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | In a bipartisan show of gratitude, the Arizona House of Representatives honored Major General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck last week for her decades of service to the state and nation. The ceremony, held on the House floor, also marked...

Horne Asks Phoenix Union To Reconsider Its Rejection Of Armed Officers On Two Campuses

Apr 29, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne offered criticism of the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board for rejecting the urgent request of two of its high schools’ employees and administrators to...

“Iron Mike” Tyson Endorses Congressman Hamadeh’s Congressional Fitness Challenge Bill

Apr 28, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a joint interview with boxing legend “Iron Mike” Mike Tyson, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ08) told Fox News earlier this month that the retired World Heavyweight Champion is working with House Republicans to roll out...