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Arizona Corporation Commission May Take Legal Action Against Attorney General Kris Mayes
By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s public utilities governing body is exploring its options for legal action against Attorney General Kris Mayes. The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) accused Mayes of illegally impeding its ratemaking authority...
Kern Eyes Return To State Senate Focused On Election Integrity, License Plate Reader Ban
By Staff Reporter | A staple of Arizona’s most conservative coalition of lawmakers is running to rejoin the state legislature. Anthony Kern is seeking to once again represent the 27th legislative district, held by incumbent Republican State Sen....
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Orders School Safety, Childcare Assistance Audits
By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) voted June 1st to direct the Arizona Auditor General to conduct two targeted special audits examining student safety in schools and the administration of federal childcare assistance...
Biggs Hosts Trump’s Drug Czar In Arizona As Overdose Deaths Rise
By Staff Reporter | The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) paid a visit to Arizona last week. Sara Carter, director of the ONDCP, came to address Arizona’s unique situation with its ongoing drug crisis. Arizona was one of...
Hamadeh Predicts November ‘Surprise,’ Says ‘Hidden Voter’ Could Aid GOP
By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) predicted Republicans could see unexpectedly strong results in November, citing voter dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership, ongoing redistricting battles, and what he described as a...
Goldwater Sues Phoenix Over Downtown Land Sale, Citing Gift Clause Violations
By Matthew Holloway | The Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against the City of Phoenix seeking to block a proposed sale of downtown city-owned land to Pennrose, LLC. The lawsuit alleges the deal violates the Arizona Constitution’s Gift Clause...
Fontes’ Office Exposed Protected Voter Data, Kept Breach Quiet For Nearly Two Years
By Staff Reporter | Voters’ personal information was exposed after Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ office accidentally publicized them in violation of the law. For nearly two years, Fontes’ office avoided publicization of the...
Hamadeh Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Cut Fuel Costs For Service Members And Veterans
By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) has introduced the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure designed to deliver direct financial relief to service members, veterans, and their families by...
Retail Sales Post Seventh Consecutive Monthly Gain In April
By Ethan Faverino | Retail sales increased for the seventh consecutive month in April, highlighting the resilience of American consumers despite rising gas prices and elevated inflation. According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, total retail sales...
Anti-School Choice Group Claims It Doesn’t Have To Disclose Percentage Of Out-of-State Funds
By Staff Reporter | The group seeking to end Arizona’s universal school choice program declared that it doesn’t have to disclose the percentage of out-of-state funds. A complaint filed in April alleged the Protect Education,...
Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling
By Ethan Faverino | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has asked the Maricopa County Superior Court to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in civil contempt, claiming the Board has failed to comply with a court order issued more than...
Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing
By Matthew Holloway | The City of Scottsdale has issued a Truth in Taxation notice advising residents that city officials may consider an increase in the primary property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27 as part of the municipal budget process....
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