RC Maxwell, Author at Arizona Globe

Turning Point Flexes Muscle in Mesa City Council Recall

March 6, 2025 7:30 amMarch 17, 2025 2:06 pm

The political arm of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point network aims to prove that its national grassroots power can translate into local steam as they continue efforts to recall Mesa City Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury. Turning Point COO Tyler Bowyer announced on X...

Gress, Republicans Advance Tougher ‘Preston’s Law’ Penalties

March 4, 2025 5:00 amMarch 14, 2025 9:18 am

After a final round of procedural analysis, spirited debate and bipartisan enthusiasm, HB2611, known as “Preston’s Law,” took a big step forward. The legislation aims to stiffen penalties for coordinated group violence, passing the House despite some contention. The bill,...

Swoboda Reacts to Hobbs’ Vote Speed-Up Veto

February 19, 2025 8:56 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

In a swing state like Arizona, where there are as many Independents as party-affiliated voters, there’s little room for consensus on issues. But most Arizonans agree the state’s slow pace of counting ballots during the 2024 election was unacceptable. To...

EXCLUSIVE: Petersen Discusses Burgum Letter to Reopen Uranium Mining

February 13, 2025 9:48 amFebruary 23, 2025 10:22 am

In an exclusive statement to the Arizona Globe, State Senate President and Attorney General candidate Warren Petersen (R-LD14) explained a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting that the Trump administration restore Arizona’s rich uranium mining operations. The...

Marshall, Powell Pen Bill to Restore Prisoners’ Hope

January 31, 2025 9:49 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

Representatives David Marshall Sr. (R-7) and Khyl Powell (R-14) met with fellow lawmakers, corrections officials, and justice reform advocates on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for an emotional policy briefing focused on giving life-sentenced prisoners a glimmer of hope. Marshall, a...

Biasiucci Leads MAHA Supporters to Ensure Passage of HB2164

January 24, 2025 2:12 pmJanuary 30, 2025 9:25 am

Arizona State Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-30) met this week with a cadre of legislators and local leaders as a part of his legislative push to ban harmful additives and dyes in school lunches. The legislation, dubbed House Bill HB 2164,...

AZs Hoffman First to Endorse Biggs for Governor

January 23, 2025 12:32 pmJanuary 29, 2025 8:36 am

Shortly after Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) filed a “statement of interest” to run for Governor of Arizona, State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) became the first elected official to endorse Biggs’ effort. “I believe Arizonans are ready to have the chains...