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Gillette Anounces Hobbs-Sunshine Pay-for-Play Escalation

February 4, 2026 11:35 amFebruary 5, 2026 9:57 am

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 5, 2026 9:57 am

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...

Detransitioner Chloe Cole Testifies on Fink Bill HB2085

February 2, 2026 1:33 pmFebruary 3, 2026 2:39 pm

PHOENIX—Renowned de-transitioner and anti- “gender-affirming-care” advocate Chloe Cole spoke at an Arizona House of Representatives hearing on House Bill HB2085 on Thursday, January 22, 2026. By her count, Cole has been to at least 40 states to speak on gender...

AZ Audit Shows Growing Fiscal Distress in Schools

January 28, 2026 2:11 pmFebruary 3, 2026 2:39 pm

PHOENIX – The Arizona Auditor General has released a sobering financial risk analysis showing a sharp rise in the number of Arizona school districts drifting toward fiscal distress. The report not only pushes back on the constant drumbeat for more resources—highlighting...