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Biggs Raises $564k In Q3, Extending Campaign Momentum

Oct 17, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Biggs for Arizona campaign announced a strong Q3 fundraising haul of $564,075, marking the strongest quarterly total of the campaign cycle to date. This significant increase from the previous quarter brings the campaign’s...

Rep. Crane Introduces Bill To Expedite Rebuilding Of Grand Canyon North Rim

Oct 17, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) has introduced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 to streamline federal contracting and accelerate recovery from the Dragon Bravo Fire. The fire, sparked by lightning on July 4, burned 145,504 acres...

AG Mayes Threatens Legal Action If Grijalva Not Sworn Into Congress

Oct 16, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Attorney General Kris Mayes says recently elected congresswoman Adelita Grijalva must be sworn in, or else she will take legal action against House leadership. Statewide certification occurred on Tuesday. After, Mayes sent a...

Bipartisan AZ Leaders Unite In Praise For Trump’s Gaza Triumph

Oct 16, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | President Trump's historic Gaza ceasefire deal, signed Monday with Palestinian leaders and Israel, has sparked rare bipartisan praise from Arizona's elected officials. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) wrote from the...

Small Business Optimism Declines In September Amid Growing Concerns

Oct 16, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2 points in September to a score of 98.8, marking the first decline in three months. Despite remaining above the 52-year average of 98,...

Tucson Mayor Announces She Will Now Allow Cops To Address Crime

Oct 15, 2025

By Staff Reporter | In a departure from the “soft on crime” approach, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced she will allow law enforcement to address crime. Romero called the city’s approach the “Safe City Initiative.” The mayor announced the...

Court Upholds Arizona’s Secure The Border Act, Dismissing Legal Challenges

Oct 15, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen hailed a “victory for Arizona” on Monday after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Valenzuela dismissed all challenges to the Secure the Border Act — a voter-approved initiative...

Veteran And Community Leader Michael Calles Launches Campaign For Glendale City Council

Oct 15, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Michael Calles, a fourth-generation Arizonan, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Veteran, and retired Phoenix Police Officer with 25 years of experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Glendale City Council in the Barrel...

Maricopa County Democrats Seek To Remove Leezah Sun After Probation Sentence

Oct 14, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Maricopa County Democratic Party is expected to launch removal proceedings against former State Representative and current Tolleson Union High School Board president, Leezah Sun, from her official party positions this...

Sen. Petersen Criticizes AG Mayes For Silence On Virginia AG Nominee’s Violent Texts

Oct 14, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen has publicly criticized Attorney General Kris Mayes and Arizona Democratic leadership for their silence regarding inflammatory statements made by Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for...

Rep. Crane Announces Assistance, Calls For Prayer For Arizona Flood Victims

Oct 14, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | With tropical storm-fueled rains hammering various parts of Arizona and flood losses mounting, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest loans are now available for the victims of severe flooding...

SUSD Promotes Event For ‘Girls, Nonbinary, And Gender Expansive Youth’ As Enrollment Plunges

Oct 13, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | As enrollment dips and two schools are considered for repurposing, Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is promoting a biking event for “girls, nonbinary youth, and gender-expansive” children in family-facing...