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Arizona Senate President Petersen Announces Key Staff Additions, Promotions

Aug 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen announced on Monday several senior staff promotions and new hires within the Senate Majority office, moves he said will strengthen support for the chamber’s 17 Republican members as they...

AG Mayes Claims Arizonans With Unconfirmed Citizenship Should Keep Full Voting Rights

Aug 28, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Last week, Arizona's Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes issued an opinion stating that roughly 200,000 voters mistakenly listed in state election records as having provided proof of U.S. citizenship should remain on the...

U.S. House Passes Historic Expansion Of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Aug 28, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the U.S. House of Representatives reauthorized the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) through December 31, 2028, and enacted its largest-ever expansion. This act broadens...

University Of Arizona Faces Lawsuit After Firing Professor Who Advocated For Parental Rights

Aug 27, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Former University of Arizona (U of A) ethics professor Daniel Grossenbach is suing the school with the help of Liberty Counsel, after being fired for publicly advocating for his parental rights at Catalina Foothills School...

U.S. Border Patrol Establishes New National Defense Area To Strengthen Southern Border

Aug 27, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector has established a National Defense Area within its area of operations to boost security along the southern border and address illegal cross-border activities. The designated zone, neighboring...

Carbon Credit Scheme Linked To Former AZ Democratic Chairman Leads To Partner’s Conviction

Aug 26, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration Partners and a prominent California Democrat who has donated to Gov. Gavin Newsom, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of wire fraud. Sanberg, who launched the company with former...

Arizona Job Market Contracts For Third Straight Month

Aug 26, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona’s labor market continued to struggle in July, losing nearly 5,000 jobs and marking the state’s third consecutive month of employment decline, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state...

Congressman Schweikert Introduces Bill To Combat Foreign Cybercrimes

Aug 26, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced the Cybercrime Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R.4988). This legislative measure is to counter the rising tide of foreign cyberattacks targeting American citizens...

Dorean Taylor Enters Mesa City Council Race To Lower Taxes And End Homelessness Epidemic

Aug 25, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Following the announcement of her candidacy for the Mesa City Council seat currently held by Julie Spilsbury, who is facing a recall election, Dorean Taylor (DT) was willing to answer a few questions for AZ Free News to...

Rep. Crane Cosponsors Hamadeh’s Bill To Preserve And Protect American Election Integrity

Aug 25, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ02) announced Friday that he has signed on to Rep. Abe Hamadeh’s ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections’ Act, known as H.R. 2499. The bill is designed to codify President...

Hobbs Ditches Arizona For Nantucket Fundraiser As Wildfires Rage

Aug 24, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | While Arizona is still wrangling with the aftermath of major wildfires in the North, Governor Katie Hobbs headed to Nantucket, Massachusetts, to wine and dine out-of-state Democrat super-donors paying up to $5,500 a plate to...

Sedona Council Orders Shutdown Of License Plate Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Aug 24, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Sedona City Council recently voted to indefinitely shut down the city’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) program after weeks of debate over privacy, surveillance, and public safety. At a recent special session, council...