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Arizona House Passes Rep. Nguyen’s Fentanyl Bill To Crack Down On Drug Traffickers

Feb 12, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill unanimously on Monday to intensify prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Supporters say it will strengthen law enforcement’s tools against the opioid crisis. House Bill...

Pinal County Deputies Honored For Heroic Rescue Of A Young Boy From Suspected Human Trafficking

Feb 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Teresa Martinez (R-LD16) recognized Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya on the floor of the Arizona House for their courageous actions in rescuing an 8-year-old...

Arizona’s Candidate Portal Experiences Another Outage As Deadlines Loom

Feb 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The state’s elections portal for candidates experienced another outage, prompting leaders of both political parties to cast blame at the other. The E-Qual system experienced an outage that lasted from Friday through Sunday. This...

Constitutional Measure To Limit Legislative Sessions Advances In Arizona House

Feb 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona lawmakers advanced a constitutional proposal last week that would set a firm deadline for ending the Legislature’s regular session, a major procedural change supporters say would provide a clearer structure for what is...

Resolution Copper Donates $285,000 To United Food Bank Amid Record Demand For Food Assistance

Feb 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Resolution Copper has donated $285,000 to Mesa-based United Food Bank under a multi-year agreement extending through December 2028, according to the company. The donation comes as food banks across Arizona report record demand...

Illegal Alien Truck Driver Kills Four; Came Into U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden

Feb 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Another illegal alien who entered the country under President Joe Biden has taken lives. 30-year-old Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani national, killed four Amish men when he drove the wrong way into oncoming traffic in Indiana...

Bill Would Mandate Electronic Monitoring For Homeless Sex Offenders

Feb 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | New Legislation requiring continuous electronic monitoring for certain registered sex offenders who lack a fixed residence advanced out of a key legislative committee last week. House Bill 2413, sponsored by Rep. Quang Nguyen...

House Committee Advances Bill To Clear Path For Small Nuclear Reactors In Rural Arizona

Feb 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Legislation aimed at easing regulatory barriers for next-generation nuclear power projects in rural Arizona advanced last week after clearing a key House committee. The House Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee...

Maricopa County Supervisors Review Recorder’s New Signature Verification Process

Feb 9, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Several of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors reviewed the recorder’s new signature verification process this week. Supervisors Mark Stewart and Debbie Lesko visited the recorder’s office on Friday to observe what...

Lawmakers Respond To Fatal DPS Helicopter Crash In Flagstaff

Feb 9, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona lawmakers are showing their appreciation for law enforcement after a fatal helicopter crash took the lives of two on-duty responders. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when an Arizona Department of Public Safety...

Arizona House Passes $1 Million Boost To Colorado River Litigation Fund

Feb 9, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona House of Representatives nearly unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday to increase funding for the state’s legal defense fund related to Colorado River water rights, advancing the measure to the Arizona...

Arizona House Censures Attorney General Kris Mayes

Feb 8, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The GOP-led Arizona House censured Attorney General Kris Mayes over remarks they say endangered law enforcement. The House passed HR2004 on Thursday with only Republican support. All Democrats voted against the...