March 2025 - Page 3 of 5

AZ Dem ‘Invite Only’ Town Halls Skate Amid GOP Scrutiny

March 20, 2025 10:07 amMarch 27, 2025 2:31 pm

Arizona’s two Democrat Senators, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, are being slammed on social media after constituents complained they were left in the dark about the times and locations of recent Town Hall events. The two recently embarked on a...

Hobbs Sets Date for CD7 Special Election

March 19, 2025 9:25 amMarch 26, 2025 2:07 pm

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs officially set the date for the CD7 special election, and candidates are lining up to fill the vacant seat. The Arizona Globe previously reported on the death of longtime Congressman Raul Grijalva. Governor Hobbs swiftly set...

Montenegro Mulls Funding Redirect for Second Child-Related Agency

March 18, 2025 4:54 pmMarch 25, 2025 5:58 pm

Flanked by members of the Arizona House, minus Freedom Caucus members, Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro exposed what he described as another financial crisis created by Governor Katie Hobbs. In a news conference on March 17, 2025, Montenegro reported that...

Grijalva’s Passing Highlights Heap, Board of Sups Dispute

March 17, 2025 6:00 amMarch 23, 2025 7:00 am

The recent passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva has escalated the ongoing battle between Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election administration responsibility. The dispute began in October 2024 when outgoing Recorder Stephen Richer...

OBITUARY: Arizona Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva

March 16, 2025 6:00 amMarch 22, 2025 2:26 pm

Raúl M. Grijalva, an advocate for environmental conservation, immigrant rights, and progressive values, passed away on March 13, 2025. The longtime leader spent over 50 years dedicated to public service. His lasting legacy will be his unwavering commitment to social...

AZ House Passes Blackman’s ‘Stolen Valor’ Bill

March 15, 2025 2:06 pmMarch 22, 2025 2:11 pm

The Arizona House unanimously passed House Bill 2030, the “Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act,” which strengthens penalties against individuals falsely claiming military service or honors for personal gain. The bill, introduced by Representative Walt Blackman, a U.S. Army combat...

WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: For March 9-15, 2025

March 15, 2025 1:08 pmMarch 22, 2025 2:12 pm

Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s Passing Initiates CD7 Political Battle The passing of longtime Democrat Rep. Raúl Grijalva leaves a vacancy in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a race that Republicans see as an opportunity to gain ground with Hispanic and working-class voters....