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Hobbs’ Reckless Vetoes Endanger Arizona’s Safety and Security
Marcus Tate
26 April 2025
Governor Hobbs’ recent vetoes reveal a dangerous pattern of political gamesmanship that puts Arizona’s safety and sovereignty at risk.
Mark Finchem Endorses Warren Petersen for Attorney General of Arizona
Isabella Romero
25 April 2025
Former GOP AG Nominee and Current Senator Mark Finchem Endorses President Warren Petersen for Arizona Attorney General.
HB2945 – A Bipartisan Victory for Arizona’s Developmental Disabilities Program
Silas Vaughn
24 April 2025
HB2945, a bill funding Arizona’s Developmental Disabilities Program, was signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs.
Arizona Signs Stolen Valor Law—Despite Political Interference from Wendy Rogers
Caleb Wheeler
22 April 2025
After Senator Wendy Rogers tried to kill Arizona’s Stolen Valor bill, bipartisan leadership from Walt Blackman and Shawnna Bolick revived it—protecting veterans and restoring integrity.
Democratic Divide: Robert Branscomb, Arizona’s Top Officials, and the Feud That Could Shape 2026
Elena Marquez
19 April 2025
A dramatic feud between Arizona Democratic Party Chair Robert Branscomb and the state’s top elected Democrats threatens unity ahead of the 2026 elections.
Gov. Katie Hobbs Signs Cellphone Ban for Arizona Schools
Elena Marquez
15 April 2025
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB2484 into law today, mandating new school policies restricting student internet access and limiting use of personal devices to foster healthier learning environments.
Andrés Cano Joins Pima County Board of Supervisors After Years in the Arizona House, Bringing Full-Circle Experience and Progressive Vision.
Sofia Delgado
15 April 2025
Former Arizona House Minority Leader Andrés Cano has been appointed to the Pima County Board of Supervisors, completing a full-circle political journey.
Arizona’s Bold Ban on Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools: Katie Hobbs Signs MAHA Bill Sponsored by Rep. Leo Biasiucci
Elena Marquez
14 April 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs has signed the Arizona Healthy Schools Act, a bold bipartisan law banning ultraprocessed foods from public schools.
All 15 Arizona Counties Begin Removing Noncitizens from Voter Rolls Following Lawsuit Settlement
Caleb Wheeler
13 April 2025
All 15 Arizona counties are now working with DHS to verify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, affecting up to 50,000 registrations.
Arizona Legislature Advances “Axon Bill” to Override Scottsdale Voter Referendum on HQ Development
Caleb Wheeler
12 April 2025
The Arizona House has passed a bill that would override Scottsdale’s voter referendum on Axon’s development, sparking debate over local control.
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