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Legislators Urge AZ Board Of Ed To Remove Politics From Structured English Immersion Course
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona lawmakers are urging the State Board of Education to fix the state’s Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement Course Framework at its December 1st meeting, according to a letter from Rep. Michele Peña (R-LD23). A...
Gas Prices Dip To Multi-Year Lows As Americans Headed Into Thanksgiving
By Ethan Faverino | As families across the nation prepared for Thanksgiving travel, gas prices provided relief at the pump, holding steady around $3 per gallon and marking the lowest levels in years. According to data from fuel savings tracker...
Scottsdale Council Approves Axon Headquarters Deal In Narrow 4–3 Vote
By Matthew Holloway | In a special meeting on November 17th, the Scottsdale City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Axon Enterprise, Inc. In a 4-3 vote, the council adopted controversial plans to expand the company’s headquarters...
Hamadeh Introduces Bills To End Income Taxes On Military Pay And Veterans’ Retirement
By Ethan Faverino | In a major show of support for America’s military heroes, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), alongside Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), has introduced two companion bills—the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for...
National Education Association Training Teachers On LGBTQ+, White Supremacy As Student Outcomes Decline
By Staff Reporter | The nation’s biggest union overseeing educators is prioritizing trainings to advance LGBTQ+ justice and defeat white supremacy as student outcomes continue to decline. The National Education Association (NEA) plans to...
Scottsdale Fire Department 2025 Toy Drive Kicks Off Before Thanksgiving
By Matthew Holloway | The Scottsdale Fire Department is now accepting unwrapped toys and gift cards at all SFD fire stations and headquarters. The collection of gifts for the annual toy drive will continue through Dec. 22nd. Scottsdale Fire Chief...
Arizona Supreme Court Holds Hearing To Decide If Phoenix Can Hide Public Records
By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Supreme Court held a hearing on Monday to decide whether the city of Phoenix can hide certain public records. The city is being sued by the Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based public policy and litigation...
Arizona Ranks 17th Nationally In Unfunded Pension Liabilities, New Report Shows
By Jonathan Eberle | A new analysis from the Reason Foundation places Arizona 17th in the nation for unfunded pension liabilities, marking another chapter in the state’s long-running effort to stabilize its public retirement systems. According to...
Biggs Blasts Hobbs For Trying To Claim Credit For GOP Tax Cut She Previously Opposed
By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Andy Biggs has called out Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs for “blatant hypocrisy” after she publicly pitched the benefits of the federal Working Families Tax Cut, a policy she previously denounced as a “betrayal.” In a...
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop In 2025
By Ethan Faverino | The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its 40th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey, revealing welcoming news for American families. The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving meal for 10 people has fallen to...
Sen. Mesnard Accuses Gov. Hobbs Of Misleading Public Over Tax Relief Order
By Jonathan Eberle | A new dispute erupted at the Arizona State Capitol on Thursday after Senator J.D. Mesnard (R-LD13), chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, accused Governor Katie Hobbs of misleading the public with an executive order tied to...
Maricopa County Chairman Dissatisfied With Ballot Signature Rejection Rate
By Staff Reporter | Maricopa County leadership is dissatisfied with the rejection rate of ballot signatures. Following Wednesday’s canvass of this month’s election, Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin said the new signature...
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