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Democrat Donors Help Fuel Spilsbury’s Fundraising Edge In Mesa Recall Race

Oct 29, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Recent filings show Mesa City Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury raising $94,207 for her November 4 recall defense, including several Democratic donors and aligned figures. Spilsbury, a two-term council member, entered the reporting...

NAU Drops Program With Chinese University Over National Security Concerns

Oct 29, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Northern Arizona University (NAU) is the latest in the state to drop its program with a Chinese university over national security concerns. House committees on the Chinese Community Party and Education and the Workforce...

Phoenix Police Considering Policy Revisions On Reduced Uses Of Force

Oct 29, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Phoenix Police Department (PPD) is considering multiple policy revisions on reduced uses of force. In all, PPD will act on five policies impacting the usage of spit socks, handheld irritants (oleoresin...

Federal Court Orders $51 Million Judgment Against Precious Metals Firm For Defrauding Seniors

Oct 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner, Jeffrey Ikahn, for orchestrating a...

Eli Crane And Ted Cruz Lead Bicameral Push For Proof Of Citizenship In Federal Voter Registration

Oct 28, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) led a bicameral coalition of lawmakers in submitting a formal comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in strong support of a petition by...

Horne Praises UA, ASU Talks With Trump Admin On Merit-Based Higher Education Compact

Oct 28, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is welcoming discussions between the University of Arizona (UA), Arizona State University (ASU), and the Trump administration on a new Compact for Academic Excellence in...

Retail Returns Projected To Hit $850 Billion In 2025

Oct 28, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | According to the newly released 2025 Retail Returns Landscape, U.S. retailers project that nearly $850 billion in merchandise will be returned this year, equivalent to 15.8% of total sales. The figure, while substantial,...

Arizona Schools Lead In Usage Of AI As A Learning Tool

Oct 27, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Arizona education leaders want their students to be ready for the dawning age of artificial intelligence (AI). The state is now the leader in the nation for percentage of students using AI tools. State Superintendent Tom Horne...

Biggs Introduces Bill Requiring DHS To Publicly List Individuals With Final Deportation Orders

Oct 27, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) has introduced the Deportation Disclosure Act, legislation designed to enhance transparency in the nation’s immigration enforcement system by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

Rep. Crane Leads Bipartisan Coalition In Request For $28 Million Water Infrastructure Upgrade In Page

Oct 27, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ02) led a bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers in sending a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) last week, requesting $28.36 million to upgrade aging water infrastructure serving Page and...

Elementary Student Says Scottsdale Teacher Harassed Him Over Family’s Conservative Beliefs

Oct 26, 2025

By Staff Reporter | An elementary school student testified that his former teacher harassed him over his family’s conservative beliefs. The young boy brought his complaints to the attention of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) at their...

Republicans Expand Voter Registration Edge In Arizona Ahead Of 2026 Election

Oct 26, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Republicans have expanded their voter registration advantage over Democrats in Arizona to 333,255 registered voters, according to the latest October 2025 report released by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.The newest...