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Prescott Business Owner Prevails In Permitting Debacle Under Goldwater Institute’s Permit Freedom Act

Dec 2, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Jim Griset, the proprietor of a souvenir store, an art gallery, and a Harley Davidson shop in Prescott, has secured a hard-fought victory in his efforts to bring his vision of a new hotel to the city’s historic downtown....

EPA Files Motion To Vacate Unlawful Biden-Era Air Quality Rule In Multi-State Lawsuit

Dec 1, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a motion in a federal appeals court to vacate a Biden-era rule on fine particulate matter air quality standards, which was set to affect air quality regulations in...

Rep. Crane, Tribal Leaders Hail Federal Partnership For New Ak-Chin Health Center

Dec 1, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Ak-Chin Indian Community has been selected as the only Arizona tribe chosen for the Indian Health Service’s Joint Venture Construction Program (JVCP) for Fiscal Year 2025, a federal partnership that will fund and staff a...

Arizona Ranks Fifth In Nation For Winter Real Estate Scam Risk

Dec 1, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | A new analysis shows Arizona is among the states most vulnerable to real estate scams during the holiday season, as buyers and sellers rush to close deals before the end of the year. A study released by PPS House Buyers...

Sen. Petersen Accuses AG Mayes Of ‘Culture Of Corruption’ Amid Federal Probe Request, Aide’s Arrest

Nov 30, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Senate President and AG candidate Warren Petersen says that Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes is overseeing a “culture of corruption,” pointing to a federal probe request and the arrest of a top aide as signs of a...

Amazon Reaches $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Prime Enrollment Allegations

Nov 30, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Amazon has agreed to pay a total of $2.5 billion in penalties and customer refunds to resolve a federal lawsuit alleging the company improperly enrolled users in its Prime membership program and made it difficult for them to...

Phoenix Suns Rank Among NBA’s Most Expensive Teams To Watch Live

Nov 30, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | As the 2025-26 NBA season heats up, a new study from iGaming hub eSportstars.io has revealed the true cost of catching an NBA game live, with the Phoenix Suns landing at No. 8 on the list of the league’s most expensive teams to...

Maricopa County Leaders Challenge Scope Of Federal Oversight In Long-Running Melendres Case

Nov 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Maricopa County officials are asking a federal judge to rein in what they describe as years of mission creep by the court-appointed monitor overseeing reforms within the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), arguing that the...

Legislators Urge AZ Board Of Ed To Remove Politics From Structured English Immersion Course

Nov 29, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona lawmakers are urging the State Board of Education to fix the state’s Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement Course Framework at its December 1st meeting, according to a letter from Rep. Michele Peña (R-LD23). A...

Gas Prices Dip To Multi-Year Lows As Americans Headed Into Thanksgiving

Nov 29, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | As families across the nation prepared for Thanksgiving travel, gas prices provided relief at the pump, holding steady around $3 per gallon and marking the lowest levels in years. According to data from fuel savings tracker...

Scottsdale Council Approves Axon Headquarters Deal In Narrow 4–3 Vote

Nov 28, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | In a special meeting on November 17th, the Scottsdale City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Axon Enterprise, Inc. In a 4-3 vote, the council adopted controversial plans to expand the company’s headquarters...

Hamadeh Introduces Bills To End Income Taxes On Military Pay And Veterans’ Retirement

Nov 28, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | In a major show of support for America’s military heroes, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), alongside Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), has introduced two companion bills—the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for...