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Scottsdale Leaders Accuse Axon Executives Of Pay-To-Play Scheme In City Council Election

Jun 28, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Scottsdale leaders have accused senior executives with the weapons company behind the Taser, Axon Enterprises, of using a pay-to-play scheme to sway the outcome of the Scottsdale City Council election. Scottsdale City Councilman...

Kari Lake Doubles Down On Cartel Claims Against Ruben Gallego During Confirmation Hearing

Jun 28, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was once again accused by Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick for the U.S. ambassador to Jamaica, of being under the control of drug cartels. Lake defended her claim during her confirmation hearing...

Rep. Crane’s Bill To Expand Capitol Police Drone Authority Advances

Jun 28, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Eli Crane’s bill to expand the U.S. Capitol Police’s authority to respond to drone threats near the Capitol complex advanced through the House Administration Committee on Wednesday. The U.S. Capitol Police Empowerment...

Election Reform Package Blocked After Hobbs Vetoes Key Bills

Jun 27, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs once again vetoed key election bills, blocking a Republican-backed reform package. The governor rejected six Senate bills restricting election equipment internet connection, expanding chain-of-custody...

GOP Child Welfare Reform Package Signed Into Law

Jun 27, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a package of child welfare bills sponsored by Sen. Carine Werner (R-LD4) aimed at strengthening Arizona’s response to abuse reports, improving Department of Child Safety (DCS) case review...

Arizona Strengthens Protections For Public Shooting Ranges

Jun 27, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona's major state-owned public shooting ranges, including the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, are now protected from unilateral closure after Gov. Hobbs signed House Bill 2763 into law. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Quang...

Hobbs Vetoes Financial Transparency Bill Amid Pay-To-Play Allegations

Jun 26, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation that would have established financial transparency requirements tied to an alleged pay-to-play scandal involving her administration. Hobbs called the legislation, SB 1186, a “political...

Hobbs Rejects 88 Bills In Single-Day Veto Sweep

Jun 26, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 88 bills in a single day last week, rejecting Republican-backed legislation dealing with gender-transition procedures for minors, immigration enforcement, election administration, medical mandates,...

New Arizona Law Requires Clear Labels For Lab-Grown Meat Products

Jun 26, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Consumers will soon see clearer labeling on food products made from cultivated animal cells following the enactment of House Bill 2762, known as the “Andy Groseta Act.” The legislation, sponsored by State Representative...

Arizona Supreme Court Directs Maricopa County Officials To Hash Out Election Authority Dispute

Jun 25, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court partially overrode a lower court ruling that would have suspended a mandate for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to restore election authority to the Maricopa County Recorder. The court...

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...