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ADOR Wins Praise For Workplace Environment

Jul 14, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | A state government agency is earning accolades for its positive workplace environment. On Tuesday, the Arizona Department of Revenue made the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, giving the agency...

Pima County Democrats Potentially Violated Open Meeting Law In Replacing Lawmaker

Jul 13, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The Pima County Democrats may have violated open meeting law by neglecting to issue public notice of their meeting and requiring secrecy when selecting potential replacements for former State Rep. Andrés Cano. State...

Affirmative Action Ruling Stirs Reaction From Arizona Politicos

Jul 13, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | The U.S. Supreme Court saved one of the biggest opinions of the term for its second-to-last day, and its decision triggered reactions on both sides of the aisle in Arizona. When the nation’s high court handed down its highly...

Republican Legislative Leaders Fight To Prohibit Gender Reassignment Surgery For Minors

Jul 12, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Republican Legislative Leaders continue to fight in federal court on behalf of state laws. On Monday, House Speaker Ben Toma and Senate President Warren Petersen filed an amicus brief for the case Toomey v. State of...

Arizona Senate Republican Caucus Highlights Six Issues In Latest Update

Jul 12, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | As Arizona’s hot summer drags on, the state’s Senate Republican Caucus continues to work for their constituents, making positive strides to break through a divided government. On Monday, the Arizona Senate Republican Caucus...

Phoenix Pays $1 Million For Brothers Killed After Gun Pointed At Police

Jul 12, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The city of Phoenix paid out $1 million to a mother after two adult brothers were shot and killed during a violent domestic dispute in which police responded. The council agreed to the settlement on Monday, which was...

Mayes’ Chief Of Staff Amy Love Resigns

Jul 12, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Another Arizona state official is experiencing a high-profile staff departure just over six months after taking office. On Monday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the resignation of her Chief of Staff, Amy Love,...

Rep. Gallego Amps Up Energy On Fundraising Tweets For Senate Bid

Jul 11, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-03) is amping up his energy on fundraising efforts for his 2024 Senate campaign. As part of his efforts, Gallego is leaning into memes to gin up support. Although embattled Republican...

Arizona GOP Groups Deny Involvement In College Republicans United Event With Nick Fuentes

Jul 11, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Multiple Arizona GOP groups deny involvement in an event featuring controversial right-wing speaker Nick Fuentes that purported to have their sponsorship. The event, hosted by the Arizona chapter of College...

Scottsdale Legal Nonprofit Secured Religious Freedom Win In Supreme Court

Jul 10, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The Scottsdale legal nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) won a religious freedom case at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). SCOTUS ruled 6-3 at the end of June in 303 Creative v. Elenis against...

Phoenix Sending Hundreds Of Guns To Ukraine

Jul 9, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | The city of Phoenix plans to send hundreds of unclaimed guns to Ukraine, around 500 to 600 guns, over the next two years. The Phoenix City Council approved the measure during last week’s formal meeting. The city will...

Scottsdale Elementary Principal On LGBTQ+ Activist Board Wins Principal Of Year

Jul 8, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | A Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) principal serving on the board of a prominent LGBTQ+ activist group has won principal of the year. Pueblo Elementary School Principal Shelley Hummon won the 2023 National...