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Rep. Gail Griffin Earns Longest “Above Expectations” Streak In Arizona House
By Matthew Holloway | State Rep. Gail Griffin (R-LD19) was recognized for achieving the longest active streak of “Above Expectations” performance among members of the Arizona House of Representatives, according to a new report from the Center for...
March Small Business Jobs Report Highlights Persistent Hiring Challenges
By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) March Jobs Report, released earlier this week, shows the Small Business Employment Index declined 1.9 points to 101.6. While the index pulled back from February, it remains...
GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement
By Staff Reporter | Republican lawmakers are challenging Pima County over its resolution to prevent federal immigration enforcement from using county property. House and Senate leadership filed a complaint with Attorney General Kris...
Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling
By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) is renewing his call for a federal ban on ranked-choice voting (RCV) following a Maine court ruling that limited the system’s use in certain elections, citing concerns about election integrity...
Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop
By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will host its annual 2026 Summer Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room One at the Commission’s Offices. The workshop will also be available virtually....
Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College
By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s school choice program allows participants to use funds to pay for college, per a reminder from the state’s top elected education official. Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, promoted this usage of...
Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election
By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County officials are highlighting updated options for voters who receive ballots by mail as part of preparations for the 2026 election cycle. In a recent post on X, the county directed voters to information outlining...
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average
By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update, drawing on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S....
Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI
By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) grew by two new members last week. On Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Michele Halyard, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and Steve Peru, formerly Coconino County’s manager. “Dr....
Arizona Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Of Serious Threats
By Matthew Holloway | A bill advancing through the Arizona Legislature would require schools to notify parents and staff within 24 hours of serious threats or incidents involving violence on campus. House Bill 4109 was approved by the Arizona...
President Trump Visiting Phoenix For Turning Point USA Event
By Staff Reporter | President Donald Trump will be coming to Phoenix later this month to attend an event by Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Trump is scheduled to speak at the event, “Build The Red Wall,” to be hosted by Dream City Church. TPUSA...
U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines
By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, with gains driven by the private sector, while federal employment declined and labor force participation edged slightly lower, according to the Joint Economic Committee. The report shows...
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