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Governor Interview Uncertain as Mayes’ Sunshine Investigation Nears End

August 6, 2026 5:31 pmAugust 10, 2026 12:21 pm

Attorney General Kris Mayes says her nearly two-year investigation into Gov. Katie Hobbs’ ties to Sunshine Residential Homes is “near the end” and expects to announce a result before the November election. But Mayes still will not say whether investigators...

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...

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...

Gallego Slammed for Campaign Fund Luxury Travel, Childcare, More

June 23, 2026 4:46 pmJuly 3, 2026 8:10 am

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is defending his use of political funds for travel, childcare, and event-related expenses after national reporting raised questions about whether campaign money was used to support a lifestyle that blurred the line between fundraising and personal...

Finchem Eyes Fiduciary Reforms After Elder Abuse Hearing

June 4, 2026 1:50 pmJune 18, 2026 10:47 am

PHOENIX — Arizona Sen. Mark Finchem (R-1) says lawmakers may pursue changes to state law after a Senate committee heard testimony alleging financial exploitation and oversight failures involving court-appointed fiduciaries, guardians ad litem, and conservators. Finchem, who chairs the Senate Ad...

Mayes Eyes Suing Hobbs Over Issue Petersen Called ‘Frivolous’

May 25, 2026 10:27 amJune 5, 2026 4:52 pm

PHOENIX — Arizona’s top two Democratic statewide officials could soon be on opposite sides of a courtroom, as Attorney General Kris Mayes weighs renewed legal action against Gov. Katie Hobbs over the state’s use of opioid settlement funds. The dispute...

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

April 16, 2026 5:36 pmApril 24, 2026 11:20 am

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...