Corruption Archives - Arizona Globe

Keshel Condems Dem Rhetoric as Fontes Claims Rising Fascism

September 17, 2025 10:03 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:06 am

Despite Arizona’s top Democratic officials, including Governor Hobbs, Tucson Mayor Romero, and AG Mayes, among others, issuing statements condemning political violence in the aftermath of the conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, some Republicans have argued their words were hollow and...

Gillette Exposes Healthcare Fraud Amid Hobbs’ Cover-Up

September 12, 2025 9:06 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:08 am

Rep. John Gillette says he’s tired of watching Arizona taxpayers get betrayed. Recently, the Republican lawmaker launched his own Substack to publish what he calls “the receipts” on systemic healthcare fraud, Democrat vetoes, and Governor Katie Hobbs’ deliberate cover-ups. “This isn’t a...

Bolick Touts Privacy Chops in Wake of Ortiz Doxxing Referal

September 8, 2025 7:59 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:08 am

As the Senate Ethics Committee investigates a complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz (D-24) for posting about imminent ICE activity on social media, Ethics Chairwoman Shawnna Bolick (R-2) is highlighting her legislative authority regarding online privacy. Bolick noted that her work...

Hoffman, Petersen Refer Ortiz for Ethics Review

September 5, 2025 9:14 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:10 am

Senator Jake Hoffman has filed a formal ethics complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz in the aftermath of Ortiz notifying her constituents of an ongoing ICE action in her district on August 5, 2025, a practice that many call “doxxing.” Hoffman...

Mother-Daughter Board Members Retaliate after Horne Demands Resignations

September 2, 2025 3:41 pmSeptember 17, 2025 10:10 am

Cartwright Elementary School District board members, Lydia and Cassandra Hernandez, are pushing back against Maryvale High School after the Phoenix school accused the pair of “smuggling” a boxcutter onto school grounds on Monday, August 25, 2025. The school alleges that...

Finchem Refers DNC’s Alleged $164M ‘Magic Mortgage’ Scheme to DOJ

August 24, 2025 11:05 amAugust 29, 2025 10:05 am

Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem, Executive Director of the Election Fairness Institute (EFI), took center stage in a sweeping investigation that could reshape the conversation on campaign finance integrity. EFI referred what it describes as a $164 million money-laundering operation...

Ortiz, Hernandez Targeted by Libs of TikTok over ICE Doxxing

August 22, 2025 9:12 amAugust 29, 2025 10:05 am

Immigration has long been a flashpoint in Arizona politics, but in recent weeks, the controversy has shifted from policy debates at the Capitol to Instagram stories and councilmember posts. The conservative social media account Libs of TikTok has thrust two...