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Democrat Liguori To Fill Vacant Seat In State House

Feb 13, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Sarah Liguori will fill a vacancy in the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 5, after the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed her last week. “Sarah Liguori’s previous legislative experience...

Dr. Oz, State Superintendent, Former NFL Stars Speak On Health And Wellness

Feb 13, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Former Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke about health and wellness at a public elementary school on Monday. Oz was joined by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and former NFL Players...

Mayes Commends Youth Organization That Promotes ‘Sexual Health’ And ‘Trans Wellness’ To Minors

Feb 12, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes commended LGBT youth organization one•n•ten, which provides LGBT programs to minors as young as 11 years old. “Awesome work being done by one•n•ten for inclusivity and creating a...

Sen. Kerr Introduces Bill To Ensure Safety And Privacy For Women And Girls

Feb 11, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona lawmaker is taking action to protect women across the state. This week, Senator Sine Kerr introduced SB 1628, the Arizona Women’s Bill of Rights, which would “bring clarity and uniformity to state laws governing sex...

State Senator Draws On Nurse Background In Bill Supporting De-Transitioners

Feb 10, 2024

By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona State Senator Janae Shamp is sponsoring a bill that would require insurers and providers of gender-altering drugs and surgeries to also provide and cover detransition procedures. Shamp, a Republican, is...

Sen. Wadsack’s Bill Seeks To Protect Arizonans From Harms Created By Artificial Intelligence

Feb 10, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to protect Arizonans from harms created by artificial intelligence technology is making its way through the state legislature. This past week, State Senator Justine Wadsack announced that she had introduced SB 1599 “to...

Flagstaff To Charge $80 For One Hour Of Police Footage

Feb 10, 2024

By Corinne Murdock | In Flagstaff, a citizen requesting one hour of police body camera footage could expect to pay about $80. Flagstaff Police Department body camera footage will now cost $46 per hour reviewed, along with a $30 charge for...

Arizona Corporation Commission Moves To Limit ESG Push By Energy Companies

Feb 9, 2024

By Corinne Murdock | A vote by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) earlier this week moved to limit energy companies’ push to meet Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) goals. The ACC voted 4-1 on Tuesday to draft rules to repeal...

Bill Restricting Foreign Funding Of Arizona Elections Receives Bipartisan Support

Feb 9, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to restrict foreign funding of Arizona elections is attracting some bipartisan support in this legislative session. Earlier this week, the Senate Elections Committee passed SB 1374, which “requires a person to provide...

Democratic Congressional Candidate Quiet On Border Bill, Mayorkas Impeachment

Feb 9, 2024

By Corinne Murdock | Congressional candidate Kirsten Engel has kept quiet on the ongoing conflict over the border crisis and accountability for Biden administration leadership. Engel hasn’t addressed the recent actions on the $118 billion border...

Paradise Valley Board Member: District Violated Open Meeting Law To Close Schools, Redraw Boundaries

Feb 8, 2024

By Corinne Murdock | A Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) governing board member is alleging the district violated open meeting law to determine school closures and redraw boundary lines. In a letter to the Arizona Attorney...

Rep. Gress Bill Addresses Growing Homelessness Problems In Arizona

Feb 8, 2024

By Daniel Stefanski | As Arizona’s homeless problems continue to grow, one Arizona legislator has introduced legislation to deal with some issues the state faces. This week, State Representative Matt Gress unveiled HB 2782, the Arizona Homeless...