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Rep. Fink Pushes To “Make Arizona Sovereign Again”

Feb 25, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | One Arizona lawmaker is making a push for greater state sovereignty. Last week, State Representative Lisa Fink, a Republican, wrote an op-ed, entitled, “Make Arizona Sovereign Again.” In this piece, the first-term legislator...

Phoenix EV Manufacturer Files For Bankruptcy; Arizona Gave Them Millions In Incentives

Feb 24, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Phoenix-based Nikola Corporation filed for bankruptcy this week — Arizona gave millions in incentives and tax credits to the company over the past five years. Nikola develops electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The...

‘Antisemitism In Education Act’ Moves Through Arizona House

Feb 24, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Legislature is taking a stand against antisemitism. Last, the Arizona House Education Committee approved HB 2867, the Antisemitism in Education Act, which would “prohibit Arizona’s public schools and state agencies...

The 18-Year-Old Arizona Republican Quickly Rising To Prominence

Feb 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | From a vocal young Generation Z activist supporting the candidacies of Kari Lake and Abe Hamadeh to driving election engagement in his own high school and becoming the youngest founder of a political action committee, Nico...

Maricopa County Superintendent Issues Notice For Schools To Drop DEI

Feb 23, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a letter issued to all schools and school board members in Maricopa County, Maricopa County School Superintendent Shelli Boggs gave notice that they are legally obligated to conform to an Executive Order from President...

Bill Protecting Children From Harmful Digital Content Approved By House Committee

Feb 23, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona legislators continue to be proactive in passing legislation that would protect children around the state. Last week, the Arizona House Commerce Committee approved HB 2195, which would “prevent children from being...

Court Strikes Down Pima County Ordinance Penalizing Victims Of Gun Theft

Feb 22, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Pima County Superior Court Judge Greg Sakall issued a ruling earlier this week striking down Pima County Ordinance 2024-2. The ordinance was passed by the County Board of Supervisors in March 2024 and levied a fine of $1,000...

Bill Protecting Vulnerable Children Approved By Arizona House

Feb 22, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to better look after the interests of Arizona’s children passed one chamber of the Arizona Legislature. On Monday, the Arizona House of Representatives approved HB 2079 “to streamline the guardian process and prioritize...

House Republicans Form Committee For Fire Preparedness

Feb 22, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Republican legislators continue to take action to prepare their state for another dangerous fire season. This week, the Arizona House Republicans announced the formation of the Fire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee “to...

Mesa Voters Work To Recall Self-Identified Republican Council Member

Feb 21, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Mesa voters are backing an effort to recall their council member, Julie Spilsbury, a self-identified Republican representing district two. The recall effort focuses on several of Spilsbury’s past votes and her support for...

Rep. Crane’s Bill Would Replace Terminated DEI Hires At Land Management Agencies With Veterans

Feb 21, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a bipartisan effort between Republican Congressman Eli Crane (AZ) and Democrat Congressman Mike Levin (CA), the “Hire Veterans Act” was reintroduced to the U.S. House of Representatives. If enacted, the bill would employ...

U.S. Attorney For Arizona Terminated By President Trump

Feb 21, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | An announcement on Tuesday from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona (USAO-AZ) revealed that U.S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino was terminated by order of President Donald Trump. U.S. Attorneys serve at...