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Elections

Heap says DOJ reports exist, blasts Fontes over missing felony data

Maricopa County's recorder says DOJ felony data exist through Q1 2026 and that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has withheld or mishandled reports since mid-2025, forcing counties into manual workarounds.

Saguaro Signal Desk • Sep 26, 3:14 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article critiques Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for allegedly withholding federal felony data essential for voter maintenance, positioning him as negligent.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article critiques Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for allegedly withholding federal felony data essential for voter maintenance, positioning him as negligent.

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Kris Mayes’ Treasurer Accused Of Harassing Legislator For Support Of Warren Petersen

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 26, 8:06 PM

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Historical Record Shows What Arizona Legislature Might Do Under Democrat Control

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 26, 8:05 PM

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Some Cleaning To Do: Sunday’s Comic

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 26, 8:04 PM

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Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 26, 8:03 PM

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Marvin Harrison Jr.’s lack of production with Arizona Cardinals raises concerns

TEMPE - Two years ago, the Arizona Cardinals took wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in hopes of adding a game-changing weapon. After the first two games of the 2026 season, the wideout has one catch and questions about his lack of impact and future with the team continue to grow.

Cronkite News • Sep 26, 9:48 AM

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Key stories include an appeal against federal oversight in Maricopa County, concerns over a federal investigation into voter data privacy, and the impact of rising diesel prices on Arizona farmers.

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Courts

Maricopa County Backs Appeal Of Costly Federal Oversight

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 25, 7:11 PM

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Jacob Martinez’ Political Makeover May Decide LD9 House Race

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 25, 7:11 PM

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Illegal Alien Who Entered U.S. Through Arizona Detained After Killing Two People While Driving a Semi-Truck

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New Generation, Different Game: Gen Z Embracing Transforming Tennis

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Record diesel prices squeeze Arizona farmers as Iran conflict drives up costs

Arizona farmers are absorbing sharply higher costs as diesel prices reach record levels, driven in large part by the conflict with Iran. Some are questioning how long they can stay in business.

Cronkite News • Sep 25, 4:48 PM

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Elections

Mayes, Fontes say the Trump administration may be breaking the law to scour Arizona voter data

A federal effort to identify noncitizen voters using voter registration information might be violating state privacy laws, according to Attorney General Kris Mayes. In a letter sent earlier this week to Timothy Courchaine, the U.S. Attorney for Arizona, Mayes and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes requested...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 25, 4:11 PM

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