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Ciscomani Supports Fort Huachuca For New U.S. Space Force Mission

Jul 22, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced his support for Fort Huachuca as a leading candidate for a new U.S. Space Force mission, as the U.S. Department of the Air Force evaluates four potential sites nationwide. On July 8,...

Arizona Congressman Delivers Major Defense Wins In 2026 NDAA

Jul 21, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has delivered a landmark victory for Arizona’s military community, bases, and defense industry through the passage of the 2026 National Defense...

Arizona Secures Release Of Federal Funds For After-School Programs

Jul 21, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, announced the release of previously paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. Superintendent Horne...

Grijalva Takes Democrat CD7 Nomination With Endorsements From AOC And Bernie Sanders

Jul 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Former Pima County Supervisor and daughter of late Arizona Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Adelita Grijalva, defeated her fellow Democrats to win the 7th Congressional District nomination. Grijalva was armed with the...

Government Officials Issue Warning Amid Growing Trend Of Individuals Impersonating Police Officers

Jul 20, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Governor’s Office along with Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) are addressing the issue of growing concern nationwide of individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. These deceptive acts not only...

Goldwater Institute Sues EEOC, Demanding Transparency In $15 Million Case Against Meathead Movers

Jul 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Goldwater Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), demanding answers about an ongoing government case targeting a California-based moving company with a $15 million...

Battle Emerges Between Mohave County Supervisor And GOP Lawmaker On Water Policy

Jul 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A quiet battle has been raging over the groundwater of the Hualapai Basin between Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) and Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Travis Lingenfelter. Gillette has alleged...

Regional Transit Debacle: ‘Tucson’s Got Nobody To Blame But Themselves’

Jul 18, 2025

By Mathew Holloway | Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute William Beard sat for an interview with AZ Free News to expand on an op-ed published Saturday, “Regional Transit In Tucson: Bigger Tax Bill, Worse Results?" Beard warned in...

Maricopa County Officials Slam Federal Monitor Of Sheriff’s Office For Costing Taxpayers $350 Million

Jul 18, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Robert Warshaw, the court-appointed monitor over the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), found himself challenged by Republican state and county-elected officials and over 100 attendees at a community forum with Sheriff...

Arizona House Speaker Announces Leadership Team Changes Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

Jul 17, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro announced on Monday new senior staff appointments for the House Majority leadership team, signaling an early staffing shift as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session. Grant...

Job Scams On The Rise: How To Protect Your Money And Personal Information

Jul 17, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Scammers are posing as recruiters, offering tempting remote job opportunities to steal your money or personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to stay vigilant, as job scams continue to rise....

Sen. Hoffman Accuses Adrian Fontes Of AZ Election Cyber Attack Cover-Up

Jul 16, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) suggested Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ handling of a “foreign cyberattack” looks like a “massive cover-up” in a fiery exchange on X, posted Tuesday....