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Arizona Court Of Appeals To Hear Challenge To Early Ballot Signature Verification Process

Aug 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments on August 19 in a closely watched lawsuit challenging the state’s early ballot signature verification process—one that could reshape how election officials authenticate...

Embattled Mesa City Councilwoman Spilsbury Faces New Conservative Challenger In Recall Election

Aug 7, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The ongoing recall of Mesa City Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury has taken on a new dimension. Late last month, Dorean Taylor announced that she is now challenging the Democrat-endorsing councilwoman for her seat. While the Mesa...

Arizona Congressmen Demand Consequences Following Bombshell Reveal Of The Durham Annex

Aug 6, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Three of Arizona’s Republican Congressional delegation have called for accountability from the FBI over the rapidly evolving scandal around the ‘Durham Annex,’ a cache of recently released records exposed by FBI Director Kash...

Hamadeh Introduces PROVE Act To Strengthen Election Integrity

Aug 6, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) has introduced the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility (PROVE) Act, which is a step toward ensuring trust and integrity in America’s elections. Joined by original co-sponsors...

Maricopa County Ranks Among Arizona’s Best Places To Retire

Aug 5, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Maricopa County has secured a spot among Arizona’s top destinations for retirees, according to a new study by SmartAsset. The study evaluated counties across the United States based on three key factors: tax-friendliness, access...

Arizona Lawmaker Blasts Texas Democrats For Breaking Quorum

Aug 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) issued a strong condemnation of Texas Democrats who have fled their state in an effort to deny the legislature a quorum over upcoming redistricting proposals. In fleeing the...

Adrian Fontes Smears Law Enforcement As ‘Hooded Thugs’ For Enforcing Border Laws

Aug 4, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona’s Democrat Secretary of State Adrian Fontes fueled a new wave of condemnation during a Wednesday War Room segment of ‘Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos’ on KTAR with Republican Arizona Senator John Kavanaugh. During the...

Horne Condemns Governor’s Spokesman For Insulting ESA Staff

Aug 4, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne criticized recent remarks made by Governor Katie Hobbs’ spokesman, Christian Slater, who labeled the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) staff as “wasteful...

Arizona’s Local Government Investment Pool Surges To $7.6 Billion

Aug 4, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona State Treasurer’s Office announced a major financial milestone last week: the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) has reached a record $7.6 billion in total assets. According to State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, the...

Alleged ‘Pattern Of Violence’ By Phoenix Doctor Raises Public Safety Concerns

Aug 3, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | An alleged altercation with pro-life advocates in June has led to renewed concerns regarding Dr. Ronald Yunis, a Phoenix physician who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a class six felony, after being charged with...

Arizona Counties Propose $54.8 Million In Property Tax Increases For FY 2026

Aug 3, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | As Arizona counties finalize their budgets for Fiscal Year 2026, the majority are preparing to raise property taxes, with 11 of the state’s 15 counties proposing increases totaling nearly $54.8 million, according to the Arizona...

High School In Mesa Displays BLM, LGBTQ Flags Day Before School Begins

Aug 2, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) shared a post on Wednesday containing images and video footage taken at Dobson High School from Turning Point Action Field Representative Angel Guess. The images and video...