Steve Kirwan, Author at Arizona Globe

Griffin, Sundareshan Clash Over Data-Center Ideology

July 30, 2026 3:35 pm

PHOENIX — For Rep. Gail Griffin (R-19), Arizona’s data-center boom is a utility-planning problem: large power users should not leave residential customers paying for new power plants and transmission lines. For Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan (D-18), the challenge is...

Heap Touts Fast Primary Count as Proof Arizona Reforms Working

July 29, 2026 9:43 am

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is pointing to the county’s rapid reporting of primary election results as evidence that recent election reforms and operational changes are delivering on promises to improve the speed, transparency, and efficiency of elections in Arizona’s...

Gallego Appears to Blame Swalwell Freindship for Latest Staffer Indiscretions

July 16, 2026 2:35 pmJuly 22, 2026 11:50 am

WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is facing renewed scrutiny after a report alleged he had consensual sexual relationships with at least two congressional aides while serving in the U.S. House, adding to political fallout surrounding his close relationship...

Trans Former AZDEM Vice-Chair Busted after Alleged Knifepoint Break-In

July 14, 2026 6:23 pmJuly 21, 2026 2:43 pm

PHOENIX — Brianna Westbrook, a former Arizona Democratic Party vice chair and multiple-time candidate for public office, was arrested July 10 after a former partner accused Westbrook of forcing her way into a Phoenix residence while carrying a knife and...

Petersen Turning AZ AG Race Into Referendum on Mayes

July 9, 2026 7:00 amJuly 18, 2026 3:33 pm

PHOENIX — Senate President Warren Petersen is trying to make Arizona’s attorney general race a referendum on Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes, arguing that the office has become a partisan legal weapon while positioning himself as the Republican candidate best prepared...

Kolodin, AZ GOP Push Election Security as Main 2026 Issue

July 1, 2026 9:00 amJuly 16, 2026 2:04 pm

Arizona Republicans Seize On Election Security Push As Voting Rules Head Back To Voters, Courts PHOENIX — Arizona Republican lawmakers are using the close of the legislative session to elevate election security as a central political issue heading into 2026,...

Kavanagh, Kupper Raise Alarms on SNAP Error Rate Penalties

June 26, 2026 2:21 pmJuly 9, 2026 2:16 pm

Arizona SNAP Error Rate Could Cost State $208 Million As GOP Lawmakers Renew Accountability Push PHOENIX — Arizona’s food stamp error rate has risen above the national average, creating the possibility of a $208 million federal penalty and giving Republican...