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Border Patrol Takes Down Cartel Safe House Near Arizona-Mexico Border

Jun 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Near the Arizona-Mexico border, just inside Mexican territory, a joint operation between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Tucson Sector and Mexican authorities located and raided a cartel safe-house which stored...

APS Requests 14% Rate Hike For Residential Customers

Jun 20, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Only weeks after refusing to comply with an Executive Order to reactivate the Cholla Power Plant in Northern Arizona, Arizona Public Service (APS) has filed documents with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) requesting an...

Senate Republicans Unveil Balanced Budget Propsal Without Raising Taxes

Jun 19, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona Senate Republicans introduced a new state budget proposal Monday that aims to deliver a balanced fiscal plan while investing in public safety, education, infrastructure, water, and public health — all without raising...

Hamadeh Calls For DOJ Investigation Into Runbeck Election Services And Maricopa County

Jun 19, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Republican Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) has issued a request for a full investigation into credible allegations that election security protocols in Arizona were breached during the 2024 General Election, putting the...

Arizona Christian Homeschool Athletic Association Thriving After 20-Year History

Jun 18, 2025

By Shanxi Omoniyi (The Lion) | What do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California? All were previous homeschoolers who...

Arizona Corporation Commissioners To Face Primary Challenge

Jun 18, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Corporation Commissioners Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson responded to reports of an upcoming primary challenge from State Representative Dr. Ralph Heap and running mate Rep. David Marshall with a surprising attack...

Maricopa County Libraries Face Scrutiny Over Sexually Explicit Books In Youth Sections

Jun 18, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) is facing growing scrutiny from parents and advocacy groups over concerns that sexually explicit books are being displayed in the youth sections of its libraries. Organizations like...

Mayes Faces Setback In Legal Challenge Against President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

Jun 17, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes faced a setback last week in her legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a favorable ruling for...

Dutch Bros Moves HQ From Oregon To Arizona, Citing Growth Strategy And Strategic Location

Jun 17, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | In a move that signals both a shift in corporate strategy and a broader commentary on the business climate in the Pacific Northwest, Dutch Bros, one of Oregon’s most iconic homegrown brands, is officially relocating its...

New Report Finds State Budget Deficit Caused By Increased Spending, Not Flat Tax

Jun 16, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Common Sense Institute of Arizona (CSIAZ) has laid to rest claims that Arizona’s budget deficit stems from the state’s adoption of a 2.5 percent flat tax. The report found that the deficit is attributable...

Arizona House Passes Conservative, Balanced Budget Package

Jun 16, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona House of Representatives passed a structurally balanced, conservative budget on Thursday, advancing a financial plan that focuses on strengthening public safety, reducing costs for families, and increasing...

Horne To Report SUSD To Federal Government For Violating “No DEI” Pledge

Jun 15, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that his office will report Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) to the federal government for violating the "No DEI" pledge signed by district...