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Phoenix Police Department Unveils Historical Marker For Fallen Officer

Sep 9, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Phoenix Police Department held a solemn ceremony to unveil a historical marker dedicated to Officer Zane Coolidge, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On September 3, 2024, Officer Zane Coolidge, a dedicated...

Chandler Ballot Measure To Roll Back Term Limits Stands To Benefit Sitting Councilmember

Sep 8, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Chandler City Council has placed an amendment to the city charter on the November ballot, which, if enacted, would directly benefit at least one member of the Council: Councilmember Matt Orlando. The proposed amendment...

Hamadeh Warns Of Chinese Communist Party’s Close Ties With Mexican Drug Cartels

Sep 8, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | An Arizona congressman is warning constituents about the Chinese Communist Party's close ties with Mexican drug cartels. Congressman Abe Hamadeh, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, shared an article on X about the...

Horne Calls For Legislature To Spend $180 Million On Securing Arizona Schools

Sep 8, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | With the tragic murder of a Maryvale High School student and the brutal attack against the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN, still fresh in public memory, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne...

Sen. Bolick Refers Complaint Against Sen. Ortiz To U.S. Attorney’s Office

Sep 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Senate Ethics Committee Chairwoman Shawnna Bolick has referred an ethics complaint against Sen. Analise Ortiz to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review, citing allegations that involve federal law enforcement. The...

Arizona Department Of Child Safety Pledges Immediate Reforms Following Stakeholder Meeting

Sep 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A meeting on September 3rd brought together families, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, tribal leaders, and child welfare advocates to address systemic failures in the state’s child welfare system. Recent tragedies...

Hadrian Secures $260 Million To Expand AI-Driven Defense Manufacturing In California And Arizona

Sep 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Hadrian, a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company specializing in AI-powered production, recently announced it has raised $260 million in fresh capital and will significantly expand its operations in California and...

Mayes’ Head Of Communications Called Out For ‘Personal Attack’ Against School Choice Advocate

Sep 6, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Richie Taylor, Communications Director for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, was called out on social media earlier this week. The Democrat staffer allegedly launched “vicious ad hominem attacks” against Jenny Clark,...

Hoffman Files Ethics Complaint Against Democrat Senator For Undermining ICE Operations

Sep 6, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-LD24), accusing her of endangering public safety by posting online alerts about federal immigration enforcement activity. Hoffman...

Arizona Senate President Threatens Lawsuit Over Elections Manual Draft

Sep 6, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is calling on Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to revise the state’s draft of the 2025 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM), warning that lawmakers may pursue legal action if disputed...

Colorado River Caucus Resurrected To Protect Water Accessibility For Seven Western States

Sep 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) has joined with colleagues from seven western states to reconstitute the Colorado River Caucus, which he will co-chair with Democrat Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado. As Arizona is heavily...

Grand Canyon University Projects Record Enrollment

Sep 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Grand Canyon University announced projections for record-breaking student enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year with as many as 133,000 Antelopes or ‘Lopes’ as they’re called, donning the Christian university’s signature...