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Queen Creek School District Now Requires Oversight Of Classroom Books

Apr 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A Phoenix-area school district instituted a new policy requiring oversight of books in the classroom. Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) began enforcing the policy in January after its governing...

New Arizona Law Requires Sex Offenders To Disclose Status When Seeking Name Changes

Apr 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona has enacted new legislation tightening oversight of registered sex offenders who seek to change their legal names. House Bill 2223, sponsored by Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-LD1), adds new disclosure and notification...

Transgender Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Using Town Logo In Campaign Materials

Apr 9, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The transgender mayoral candidate for Fountain Hills was accused of using the town’s logo in his campaign materials. Last month, the town of Fountain Hills issued a cease-and-desist letter to town council member Brenda...

Rep. Gail Griffin Earns Longest “Above Expectations” Streak In Arizona House

Apr 9, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | State Rep. Gail Griffin (R-LD19) was recognized for achieving the longest active streak of “Above Expectations” performance among members of the Arizona House of Representatives, according to a new report from the Center for...

March Small Business Jobs Report Highlights Persistent Hiring Challenges

Apr 9, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) March Jobs Report, released earlier this week, shows the Small Business Employment Index declined 1.9 points to 101.6. While the index pulled back from February, it remains...

GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement

Apr 8, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Republican lawmakers are challenging Pima County over its resolution to prevent federal immigration enforcement from using county property. House and Senate leadership filed a complaint with Attorney General Kris...

Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling

Apr 8, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) is renewing his call for a federal ban on ranked-choice voting (RCV) following a Maine court ruling that limited the system’s use in certain elections, citing concerns about election integrity...

Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop

Apr 8, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will host its annual 2026 Summer Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room One at the Commission’s Offices. The workshop will also be available virtually....

Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College

Apr 7, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s school choice program allows participants to use funds to pay for college, per a reminder from the state’s top elected education official. Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, promoted this usage of...

Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election

Apr 7, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County officials are highlighting updated options for voters who receive ballots by mail as part of preparations for the 2026 election cycle. In a recent post on X, the county directed voters to information outlining...

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average

Apr 7, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update, drawing on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S....

Hobbs’ New Arizona Board Of Regents Picks Devoted To DEI

Apr 6, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) grew by two new members last week. On Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Michele Halyard, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and Steve Peru, formerly Coconino County’s manager. “Dr....