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Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs’ Democratic Party Chair Endorsement Indicates Party Divide

Dec 24, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Governor-elect Katie Hobbs’ endorsement for the new Arizona Democratic Party (ADP) chair indicates a deep party divide. Hobbs endorsed Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo, a member of her transition team — but other top...

SunZia Transmission Project Receives Major Approvals In 2 States

Dec 24, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | The largest wind energy project in the Western Hemisphere is one step closer to generating electricity for 3 million Americans after Pattern Energy received the final approval it needs from Arizona officials for a transmission...

Maricopa County Supervisors Snub Senate Subpoena For Election Records

Dec 23, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) won’t comply with the Arizona Senate’s subpoena for election records. The Senate has attempted to get these records from the county for a month. In a response letter issued to...

Controversial Expenditures in Congress’ $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

Dec 22, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The following are some of the controversial carve outs within Congress’ 4,155-page, $1.7 trillion spending bill, “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.” Fiscal Responsibility Waives PAYGO budgetary enforcement - $130...

Arizona’s Congressional Leaders React to Omnibus

Dec 22, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Arizona’s congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle didn’t appear too fond of the Democrat-led Congress’ $1.7 trillion, 4,000-page spending bill. Republicans decried the plan entirely, first noting the Democrats’...

January 6 Committee’s Early Christmas Present to Rep. Biggs: An Ethics Probe

Dec 21, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Six days before Christmas, the House Jan. 6 Committee gave Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) a referral to the House Ethics Committee. In response to the committee’s final attempt to bend Biggs to their will, Biggs promised to...

Tucson Looks to Spend $10 Million For Fare-Free Public Transit Over Next Six Months

Dec 21, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The city of Tucson is eyeing plans to subsidize bus fare for $10 million for the next six months, with the ultimate goal of making free public transit permanent. However, Tuesday’s council discussions indicated that “free” may...

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Kari Lake’s Case Challenging Election

Dec 20, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | On Monday, a superior court judge refused to dismiss Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's lawsuit entirely against Maricopa County and the state. Wednesday's planned hearing will go on. Maricopa County Superior...

Maricopa Supervisor’s ‘Defender of Democracy’ Award From Big Tech-Funded, Election-Influencing Nonprofit

Dec 20, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Maricopa County Supervisor Jack Sellers capped off his year-end newsletter by celebrating a “Defender of Democracy” award from a Big Tech-funded, election-influencing nonprofit. Sellers received the award in...

Phoenix Improving First Responders’ Access to Elderly, Special Needs Citizens’ Homes

Dec 20, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | A locked door will no longer be a barrier to first responders assisting the elderly or those with special needs. Earlier this month, the Phoenix City Council launched a program to provide lock boxes for the elderly and those...

Pima County Supplies UArizona Fraternities With Fentanyl Overdose Kits

Dec 19, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Fentanyl overdose kits are the latest among necessary school supplies for University of Arizona (UArizona) students. Amid the burgeoning fentanyl crisis, Pima County supplied all 15 of the UArizona fraternity houses with...

City Of Phoenix Gives NFL Authority To Quash Residents’ Free Speech

Dec 19, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | Although Super Bowl LVII will be played in Glendale, the residents, property owners, and business owners in downtown Phoenix must obtain permission from the NFL to place temporary signage on their own property before and after...

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