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ASU Encourages Freshmen To Take Courses On LGBTQ+ Identity And Witchcraft

May 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona State University is encouraging freshmen to take courses on LGBTQ+ identity and witchcraft, which some are criticizing as “woke” content that undermines rather than contributes to academia. ASU offers these courses...

Ciscomani Secures New Military Mission For Fort Huachuca

May 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has secured a significant new mission for Fort Huachuca, marking a major victory for national security, economic growth, and Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District. The U.S. Department of War...

Arizona GOP Expanding Election Integrity Effort

May 12, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party is ramping up its election integrity operations ahead of the 2026 election cycle, naming attorney Greg Roeberg as legal counsel to oversee legal strategy and respond to anticipated election-related...

DHS Disputes Viral Claim Trump Administration Blocked Parents From Dying Son

May 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A viral story across the media accused the Trump administration of keeping parents from their adult son dying of terminal cancer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded that was the furthest thing from the...

GCU’s Choir To Perform At America250 Event In Washington, D.C.

May 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Grand Canyon University’s student ensemble choir Critical Mass will perform later this month at a national celebration in Washington, D.C. tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The choir was invited by the White House...

Report: Arizona Labor Market Continues To Decline

May 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The labor market is on a continued decline in Arizona, per the latest federal data reporting for March. Arizona’s reported numbers marked one of the worst months of decline in the labor market nationwide, according to an...

Arizona Democrats Coordinating To Mandate Relaxed Voter ID Laws In State Constitution

May 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s top Democrats from Congress on down are coordinating to pass a ballot measure that would enshrine relaxed voter ID laws in the Arizona Constitution. A coalition of top Democrats joined on a livestream earlier this week...

Biggs Unveils New Campaign Video Detailing Vision For ‘A Freer, Safer, More Prosperous Arizona’

May 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs released a new campaign video this week titled “A Freer, Safer, More Prosperous Arizona.” The video outlines his vision for the state as the 2026 gubernatorial race continues to...

U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs In April As Arizona Labor Market Softens

May 10, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update for April 2026, showing the U.S. economy added 115,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, exceeding expectations. The gain was driven entirely by the private sector which...

Arizona Senator Defends Republican Budget After Hobbs Veto

May 9, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Senator David Farnsworth (R-LD10) is pushing back against Democratic criticism of the Republican-backed state budget vetoed this week by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Farnsworth argues that the plan maintains core government...

Arizona State Land Endowment Surpasses $10 Billion For First Time

May 9, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund (PLETF) market value surpassed $10 billion, the Arizona Treasurer’s Office announced. PLETF reflects the deposits and investments of proceeds from public land sales. The federal...

Rep. Reim Leads Legislative Push To Strengthen Protections For Salt River Horses

May 9, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Rep. Cody Reim (R-LD3) is leading a legislative effort to strengthen protections for the Salt River wild horses. The move comes amid controversy over a state management agreement that could reduce the herd by more than...