Corruption Archives - Arizona Globe

Petersen Predicts “Gallego-Swalwell Ship” Will Sink, Lake Concurs

April 16, 2026 5:36 pmApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

Ruben Gallego is facing renewed political pressure as past ethics concerns are being revisited alongside a growing controversy involving a close personal and political ally. During the 2024 Senate race, Republican opponent Kari Lake issued a sharp warning to the...

Despite Ballot Challenge Failure, Slaton v. Blackman Dispute Escalates

April 15, 2026 8:18 amApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed Republican Steve Slaton’s 2026 election challenge against Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman, leaving the Legislative District 7 Republican incumbent on track for the July 21 primary ballot. The case, brought by Slaton, sought...

Gillette Anounces Hobbs-Sunshine Pay-for-Play Escalation

February 4, 2026 11:35 amFebruary 17, 2026 12:21 pm

PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives escalated a years-long investigation into the Department of Child Safety (DCS) this week, retaining independent outside counsel to examine whether the political donations were followed by preferential treatment inside Governor Katie Hobbs’ administration....

Petersen Speaks on Hobbs-Mayes ICE Threat Rift

February 3, 2026 2:39 pmFebruary 17, 2026 12:21 pm

PHOENIX – Last week marked an unexpected turn in Arizona state politics, as a rift in the state’s executive branch widened. Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs called on fellow Democrat, Attorney General Kris Mayes, to retract recent remarks on Immigration and...

Dunn Pushes Back on Cronkite Yuma Pesticide Alarm

December 2, 2025 3:10 pmDecember 23, 2025 4:39 pm

Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn (R-LD29) is challenging a recent Cronkite News article that has now been republished across Arizona, arguing the piece spread “misleading and unscientific claims” about pesticide use, worker safety, and the state’s agriculture industry. The Cronkite...

Shamp Slams Program after Known Child Predator Assaults 10YO

November 26, 2025 12:40 pmDecember 9, 2025 11:37 am

A 25-year-old Level 2 sex offender on lifetime probation is accused of entering Orangewood Elementary School and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, triggering sharp criticism from lawmakers who say Arizona’s monitoring systems failed at every level. According to Phoenix Police...

AZ Lawmakers Accuse Kelly of Undermining Military

November 24, 2025 4:25 pmDecember 5, 2025 3:03 pm

A coalition of Arizona state lawmakers issued a joint letter Monday sharply condemning U.S. Senator Mark Kelly’s participation in a political video that they say weaponizes servicemembers and undermines the chain of command. The letter comes as Kelly faces an...