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Goldwater Sues Hobbs For “Illegal” Water Rule That Threatens Housing In Arizona

Jan 25, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Governor Katie Hobbs is now facing a serious legal challenge from the Goldwater Institute, acting on behalf of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, to put a stop to what Goldwater described as “one of the most...

Rep. Griffin Blasts Hobbs’ Budget For Attack On Water Rights

Jan 25, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Another Arizona lawmaker is pushing back against the governor’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Earlier this week, Arizona State Representative Gail Griffin issued a scathing response to Governor Katie Hobbs’ recently...

Bill Defining “Woman” Applauded By Women

Jan 25, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | An influential women’s organization is cheering on the passage of a key sex-definition bill in an Arizona House of Representatives Committee. This week, the Arizona House of Representatives Committee on Government passed HB...

Exclusive AZ Free News Poll: Biggs Ahead In 2026 Republican Primary For Governor

Jan 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A new poll shows Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) with a big lead over other potential GOP opponents in the 2026 race for Arizona governor. Biggs announced that he filed a letter of interest to run for governor earlier this week. The...

Pinal And Cochise County Sheriffs’ Offices Bust Ammunition Smugglers

Jan 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | On Monday, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced that detectives from its Anti-Smuggling Unit recently intercepted a vehicle on Interstate 10 driven by two illegal immigrants carrying 20,000 rounds of 7.62x39mm...

Hobbs’ Budget Proposal Supported By Democrat Lawmakers

Jan 24, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Democrats are standing behind a budget proposal from the state’s governor. Late last week, Governor Katie Hobbs released her budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for the State of Arizona. Hobbs, a Democrat, championed her...

Attorney General Mayes Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Ending Birthright Citizenship

Jan 23, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Attorney General Kris Mayes signed onto a lawsuit with other Democratic attorneys general against President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. Mayes called the order “unconstitutional” in a press...

Scottsdale Activists Allege Axon Failed To Follow The Law And Disclose Information

Jan 23, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A new release from former Scottsdale City Councilman and Chairman of Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions (TAAAZE) Bob Littlefield has levied a serious accusation toward Axon. Littlefield alleged that the...

Sen. Petersen Introduces Bill To Assist Trump Administration’s Efforts To Secure Border

Jan 23, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | Immediately following the inauguration of a new President of the United States, a powerful Arizona lawmaker introduced legislation to assist federal efforts to secure the border. On Tuesday, Arizona Senate President Warren...

Scottsdale City Council Repeals ‘Green New Deal’ Sustainability Plan

Jan 22, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Last week, the newly elected Scottsdale City Council voted to repeal the city's sustainability plan, a controversial measure championed by former Mayor David Ortega. A statement emailed by Councilman and Vice Mayor Barry...

Goldwater Institute Sues To Stop Hollywood Tax Scheme In Arizona

Jan 22, 2025

By Daniel Stefanski | One of Arizona’s leading watchdog organizations is starting off the new year with a significant lawsuit. Last week, the Goldwater Institute announced that it had challenged “Arizona’s unconstitutional tax subsidies for...

Arizona’s Elected Leaders Respond To President Trump’s Inauguration

Jan 22, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The inauguration of President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States was the most prominent over-arching news story of the day on Monday. The reactions of Arizona's elected leaders ranged from joy, excitement,...