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U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines

Apr 4, 2026

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...

Ninth Circuit Rejects GOP Effort To Undo Biden’s Million-Acre Monument By Grand Canyon

Apr 3, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A federal appeals court rejected Republican lawmakers’ effort to undo a million-acre monument near the Grand Canyon. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld former President Joe Biden’s designation of the monument....

Arizona Repeals César Chávez Day In Bipartisan Measure

Apr 3, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bipartisan emergency measure to repeal the state law recognizing César Chávez Day, following the legislature's action on Monday. House Bill 2072, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Fink (R-LD27),...

Attorney General Mayes’ Former Division Chief Sentenced For Theft

Apr 2, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ former division chief was sentenced to probation for theft on Wednesday. Vanessa Paice Dailey (formerly Hickman) stole a misdelivered package containing $40,000 in jewelry last May. Out of...

Senator Werner To Hold Final DCS Oversight Hearing On Child Safety Reforms

Apr 2, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner (R-LD4) will hold the final Department of Child Safety (DCS) oversight hearing of the legislative session on Monday, April 6, at 9 a.m. The hearing caps a...

New Report Shows Arizona Households Face Rising Debt, Lower Credit Scores

Apr 2, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona households are carrying higher debt, seeing declining credit scores, and falling behind on payments at rates above the national average, according to a new analysis from the Common Sense Institute of Arizona (CSI). The...

NAU Pledge Master Indicted For Hazing Following Freshman’s Death

Apr 1, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A Northern Arizona University (NAU) fraternity leader faces a felony for the hazing death of a pledge. The Coconino County Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of Carter Thomas Eslick, 20, last Friday. Eslick was...

Willoughby Urges Action On Gas Prices After Favorable EPA Ruling

Apr 1, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona House Majority Whip Julie Wiloughby (R-LD13) praised a recent Trump administration decision recognizing the significant impact of internal emissions on Arizona’s ability to meet federal air quality standards. The ruling...

Arizona Hosts Missouri Delegation To Highlight Economic Growth, Innovation Policies

Apr 1, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Goldwater Institute hosted a delegation of Missouri policymakers in Phoenix to discuss economic competitiveness, innovation, and pro-growth policy, according to a joint...

Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Over Emissions Deregulation

Mar 31, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona will be fighting the Trump administration over its deregulation of motor vehicle and engine emissions. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her decision to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Hobbs Vetoes Bill Renaming Loop 202 For Charlie Kirk

Mar 31, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen sharply criticized Governor Katie Hobbs last week for vetoing Senate Bill 1010, which would have designated the Loop 202 as the “Charlie Kirk Loop 202.” Petersen accused the governor of...

Arizona Corporation Commission Opens Inquiry Into AI Use By Utilities

Mar 31, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has opened a formal inquiry into how regulated utilities are using artificial intelligence in system operations, including planning, forecasting, and infrastructure management....