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SB 1164: Arizona Doubles Down on Law and Order with the Arizona ICE Act
Marcus Tate
11 April 2025
Speaker Montenegro says SB 1164 isn’t anti-immigrant—it’s pro-law, pro-sovereignty, and sends a clear message: Arizona will enforce its borders.
Wendy Rogers Folds on Stolen Valor After Protecting a Fraud — Now She Wants a Parade for Voting ‘Yes’
Marcus Tate
11 April 2025
Wendy Rogers blocked a bill to punish military impostors — now that it’s back, she’s pretending she supported it all along.
Rachel (Jones) Keshel Launches 2026 Re-Election Campaign in LD17: “It’s Official”
Marcus Tate
11 April 2025
Rachel Keshel officially launches her 2026 re-election bid in LD17, promising to continue fighting for liberty and accountability at the Capitol.
Karrin Taylor Robson Raises $850K in 6 Weeks, Signals Long-Game Play Despite Biggs’ Poll Lead
Silas Vaughn
11 April 2025
Robson’s early $850K haul signals staying power, even as Andy Biggs commands a major polling lead in the April 2025 GOP gubernatorial primary.
GOP Committee Declares No Confidence in Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin Amid Accusations of Procedural Misconduct
Elena Marquez
11 April 2025
The Arizona LD4 GOP blasts Supervisor Thomas Galvin in a formal resolution, accusing him of procedural abuse and undermining Recorder Justin Heap.
Law-and-Order Duo: Debbie Lesko Throws Her Weight Behind Warren Petersen for Attorney General
Marcus Tate
11 April 2025
Debbie Lesko’s endorsement of Warren Petersen signals a tough-on-crime, pro-law enforcement momentum in Arizona’s Attorney General race.
Hobbs Signs Bill Bolstering Safeguards for Child Plight
Elena Marquez
11 April 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs signed H.B. 2114 into law, increasing penalties for adults over 21 who engage in sexual conduct with minors aged 15 or older, despite opposition from 13 Democratic senators.
Abe Hamadeh Votes YES on the SAVE Act, Calls It ‘A Huge Win for Election Integrity’
Marcus Tate
10 April 2025
Rep. Abe Hamadeh cast a strong YES vote on the SAVE Act, calling it a huge win for voter ID enforcement and restoring election integrity.
Jake Hoffman Endorses Alex Kolodin for Secretary of State
Marcus Tate
9 April 2025
With Jake Hoffman’s endorsement, Alex Kolodin’s campaign for Secretary of State locks in heavyweight backing from Arizona’s conservative power base.
Gabby Giffords Just Endorsed Adelita Grijalva Over Daniel Hernandez… the Man Who Literally Saved Her Life
Kiana Foster
3 April 2025
Gabby Giffords endorsed Adelita Grijalva for Congress—but what about Daniel Hernandez, the man who saved her life? Kiana Foster isn’t having it.
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