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Hamadeh Files Impeachment Resolution Against Biden-Appointed Judge Over Election Database Ruling

Jul 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) has initiated the process to impeach a dual citizen judge appointed by former President Joe Biden for abuse of judicial authority. Hamadeh filed a resolution that would remove D.C....

USDA Issues Drought Disaster Designations For Ten Arizona Counties

Jul 13, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued two drought disaster designations covering several Arizona counties, making eligible farm operators in affected areas able to seek emergency loan assistance through the Farm...

NRCC Opens Sierra Vista Campaign Office To Support Ciscomani Reelection Bid

Jul 13, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The National Republican Congressional Committee and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) announced the opening of a new campaign field office in Sierra Vista as Republicans expand their ground operation in Arizona’s competitive Sixth...

Arizona Supreme Court Sides With Heap In Maricopa County Election Authority Dispute

Jul 12, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Supreme Court has reinstated injunctions limiting the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ ability to assign election duties legally entrusted to County Recorder Justin Heap. The court concluded Heap is likely to...

Arizona Mother Questions Why Phoenix Library Read Underwear-Themed Book To Preschoolers

Jul 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | An Arizona mother went viral after objecting to a Phoenix Public Library storytime featuring a book she says encourages children to discuss their underwear with strangers. Ms. Manjarrez posted a video to social media...

U.S. National Debt Reaches $39.4 Trillion, JEC Reports

Jul 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released its July 2026 Monthly Debt Update, reporting that the total gross national debt reached $39.38 trillion as of July 3, 2026. Debt held by the public totaled $31.68 trillion, while...

Biggs Outlines Governor Agenda On Affordability, Water, Resources, And Election Integrity

Jul 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) says Arizona's affordability crisis cannot be solved by housing policy alone, arguing that water management, utility costs, state trust lands, natural...

Apache County Becomes Third In Arizona To Remove Spanish From Printed Ballots

Jul 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Apache County has removed the Spanish language from its print ballots. Gila and Mohave counties made the same decision ahead of the 2024 general election. Apache County officials cited printing costs and election...

Arizona Extends Pinal Groundwater Fee Relief, Irrigation Project Funding Through 2030

Jul 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | A groundwater fee provision backed by Rep. Chris Lopez (R-LD16) has been included in Arizona’s FY2027 budget, extending Pinal County agricultural water fee relief through 2030 and giving irrigation districts additional time to...

Transgender Student Drops Challenge To Arizona’s Save Women’s Sports Act

Jul 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s “Save Women’s Sports Act” no longer faces a court challenge following a Supreme Court ruling. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B.P.J. (inclusive of Little v. Hecox)...

Biggs Backs Palo Verde Expansion, Pushes Arizona To Lead Small Modular Reactor Development

Jul 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) says Arizona should embrace an expanded nuclear future, backing additional reactors at Palo Verde Generating Station while positioning the state to become a...

U.S. Trade Deficit Climbs To $77.6 Billion As Exports Fall, Imports Rise

Jul 10, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee’s latest analysis of federal trade data shows the U.S. trade deficit widened in May, reaching $77.58 billion — the largest monthly gap since March 2025. The deficit increased by $23.02 billion from...