Christy Kelly, Author at Arizona Globe

Controversy Surrounds Karrin Taylor Robson AZ Gov Launch

February 12, 2025 4:04 pmFebruary 21, 2025 9:44 am

As many have expected, Karrin Taylor Robson announced her second bid for Governor, raising some eyebrows across the Republican party. Robson wrapped herself in what she has labeled “an endorsement” last December from then-President-Elect Donald Trump. Some on the right...

Kern Slams Mayes over ‘Alternate Electors’ Case

February 10, 2025 3:07 pmFebruary 20, 2025 8:31 am

Arizona Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes’ alternate elector case received a significant blow today from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sam Myers. On February 10, 2025, Judge Myers ruled that the defendants in Arizona’s so-called “fake electors” case had presented...

Petersen, Hoffman Critical of Mayes’ Jobs for Ousted Feds

February 9, 2025 7:56 amFebruary 20, 2025 8:31 am

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is actively recruiting federal prosecutors, and FBI agents dismissed following their involvement in the January 6 investigations. The move comes after the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a directive to terminate federal prosecutors overseeing the...

Nguyen Pens Bill to End Legislative Immunity

February 8, 2025 1:47 pmFebruary 18, 2025 1:38 pm

In a significant move “towards enhancing accountability” among Arizona lawmakers, State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-1) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2053 (HCR 2053), amending Arizona’s Constitution by eliminating legislative immunity for traffic violations. Nguyen told the Arizona Globe, “There is no...

Petersen Champions Women at Trump EO Signing

February 5, 2025 2:38 pmFebruary 15, 2025 9:57 am

In a policy move that fulfilled one of his main campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed an executive order today entitled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” The order prohibits “trans-identifying athletes” (biological males) from participating in female sports at...

Kolodin Adds Teeth to Geo-Engineering Bill HB2056

February 4, 2025 8:24 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

As of January 28, 2025, Arizona House Bill 2056, introduced by Representative Lisa Fink (R-27), has advanced through the House Regulatory Oversight Committee with significant amendments from Rep. Alex Kolodin(R-3). The bill, which prohibits geoengineering practices in the state, is...

Petersen Addresses New Luna-Nájera Misconduct

January 30, 2025 9:05 amMay 30, 2025 11:12 am

Freshman Democrat Rep. Luna-Nájera (D-22) caused the Tolleson District to pay nearly half a million dollars in a settlement after findings of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Arizona Globe previously reported that the Democrat faced sexual harassment allegations stemming from her...