News - AZ FREE NEWS

Arizona’s Oldest Pride Organization Shuts Down

Jan 29, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Tucson Pride organization will be shutting down after nearly 50 years of existence. The organization maintained the third-oldest Pride entity in the country, and the first and oldest one in Arizona. The announcement...

Low Attendance, Prolonged Delays Plague Arizona GOP Meeting That Elected New Chair

Jan 29, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party’s annual meeting on this past Saturday drew less robust attendance than expected and was characterized by prolonged delays and organizational challenges, even as delegates elected Sergio Arellano...

AZ Senator Renews Call For Accountability At AHCCCS

Jan 29, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senator Carine Werner (R-LD4) renewed her demand for transparency and accountability within the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) before the committee's latest special oversight hearing on Thursday,...

Former Mayes Division Chief Previously Oversaw Dismissed Weapons Case Tied To Phoenix Gas Station Shooting

Jan 28, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The man arrested for a deadly shooting at a Phoenix gas station was released from a weapons charge five years ago. This occurred under the watch of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ former division chief Vanessa Hickman when she was...

Rep. Gillette Calls Out Arizona Democrats Over Alleged Communist Party Endorsements

Jan 28, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | State Rep. John Gillette (R-LD30) recently posted a series of messages alleging that some Arizona Democratic lawmakers accepted endorsements from the Communist Party and have not renounced them. His comments came as protests...

Republican Lawmaker Introduces “No Tax On Concrete” Bill To Help Water Conservation

Jan 28, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez (R-LD16) introduced House Bill 2826, which would exempt materials such as concrete, used in the improvement and maintenance of agricultural irrigation canals, from Arizona’s transaction...

Rep. Grijalva Praises Church Invasion By Anti-ICE Protesters

Jan 27, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Rep. Adelita Grijalva praised the invasion of a church service by anti-ICE protesters. The protesters targeted the Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, during a Sunday worship service after they learned one of the...

Lawmaker Says C-PACE Program Would Boost Investment Without Raising Taxes

Jan 27, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez (R-LD16) is leading legislation to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program in Arizona, aiming to expand private investment, modernize...

AZ Representative Introduces Bill Protecting State-Owned Shooting Ranges From Closure

Jan 27, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-LD1) has introduced House Bill 2763, legislation designed to prevent the closure of Arizona’s public shooting ranges without thorough public review and legislative consideration. The bill...

Phoenix-Based OnlyFans Influencer With Cartel Ties Taken In Mexico

Jan 26, 2026

By Staff Reporter | An OnlyFans influencer based out of Phoenix with ties to the cartel has gone missing in Mexico. 20-year-old Nicole Pardo Molina was apparently kidnapped while in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico last week. Cartels operate heavily out...

Hobbs Proposes $17.7B Budget, Extending Trend Of Significant Spending Increases

Jan 26, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently released her executive budget proposal for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, totaling $17.7 billion in general funding expenditures. The plan represents a $100 million increase over the $17.6...

Bill Would Require Arizona Legislature To Adjourn By April 30

Jan 26, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Justin Wilmeth (R-LD2) has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2005 (HCR 2005), a proposed constitutional amendment that would mandate the Arizona Legislature to conclude its regular session no later than...