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Maricopa County Asks Trump Administration To End Costly Federal Oversight Of Police

Dec 22, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The federal government has watched over the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for well over a decade. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors says it’s no longer warranted. The board filed a motion with the U.S....

Ciscomani Introduces Bill To Strengthen Elite Shadow Wolves Border Unit

Dec 22, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Shadow Wolves Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to enhance one of the nation’s most effective and unique border security programs, the...

Phoenix City Council Votes To Hold Homeless Accountable For Crimes

Dec 21, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Phoenix City Council approved several ordinances that will hold the homeless accountable for crimes committed in public parks and spaces. The council approved ordinances prohibiting certain behaviors most often done by...

U.S. Inflation Eases To Lowest Level Since July As Core Prices Slow

Dec 21, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in November, with the latest official data showing a notable drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core inflation. This key measure strips out food and energy costs,...

Rep. Crane Introduces DEFEND Act Targeting Foreign Drone Threats

Dec 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) introduced legislation Thursday requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deliver annual terrorism threat assessments on the hostile use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), citing...

Arizona Ranks In Top 5 For Fastest Homeownership Growth Over The Past Decade

Dec 20, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | While homeownership rates have remained stubbornly flat or declined in many parts of the country, Arizona has beaten the trend with one of the strongest increases in the nation, according to a new decade-long study by the New...

Americans Expected To Shop At Records Numbers Today

Dec 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A record number of consumers plan to shop on “Super Saturday” this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, signaling continued strength in final-stretch holiday spending...

Kyrene School District Closing Six Schools Over Enrollment Decline

Dec 19, 2025

By Staff Reporter | The Kyrene School District (KSD) will be closing six schools over the next two years due to budgetary concerns from declining enrollment. After months of deliberations, the KSD Governing Board voted unanimously...

Securities Administrators Warn Investors Of Top Fraud Threats For Christmas 2025

Dec 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) are cautioning investors to remain vigilant this Christmas season amid an increase in sophisticated fraud schemes....

Arizona Corporation Commission To Launch New Business Filing Portal In January

Dec 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is preparing to roll out a new online business filing system, Arizona Business Connect, which is scheduled to go live on January 12, 2026. The new platform will replace the Commission’s...

Arizona PBS Bureau At ASU To Stop Airing This Week

Dec 18, 2025

By Staff Reporter | After this week, Arizona PBS will have one less program broadcasting the western news. Arizona State University (ASU) declined to renew its contract with NewsHour West, a bureau in downtown Phoenix under the member station...

Hamadeh Calls For Investigation Into CNN-Kalshi Partnership

Dec 18, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | U.S. Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) has sent a sharply worded letter to the Acting Chairwoman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Caroline D. Pham, seeking answers and potential regulatory action regarding...