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Finchem, Rogers Bill to Recodify Arizona Rangers Advances

February 24, 2026 7:49 amFebruary 25, 2026 10:23 am

PHOENIX – A Senate proposal to repeal the Arizona Rangers’ statutory authority is advancing at the Capitol, raising broader questions about oversight of quasi-law-enforcement auxiliaries and the Legislature’s role in regulating volunteer support groups. Senate Bill SB1071, sponsored by Sens....

Pinal’s Miller Wins Round 1 in County’s ICE Ban

February 20, 2026 9:28 amFebruary 24, 2026 7:49 am

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller scored an early procedural win Friday in his legal fight with the Pinal County Board of Supervisors over his office’s controversial partnership with federal immigration officials, after a judge ordered the case moved out of...

Kavanagh, Olson Lead GOP Against Hobbs’ Veto History

February 18, 2026 3:50 pmFebruary 24, 2026 7:50 am

PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers are moving to reintroduce dozens of bills previously vetoed by Arizona’s Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs. This strategy is already colliding with a separate, high-stakes fight over the state’s tax conformity with federal tax standards after Hobbs’...

Noem Thanks Heap, Gillette for Election Integrity Support

February 17, 2026 9:05 amFebruary 24, 2026 7:50 am

PHOENIX – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a Phoenix press conference on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to promote the federal SAVE Act and encourage Arizona officials to partner with the Department of Homeland Security to review voter registration...