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Ortiz, Hernandez Targeted by Libs of TikTok over ICE Doxxing

August 22, 2025 9:12 amAugust 22, 2025 9:19 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...

State Representative John Gillette speaking with the media at a press conference hosted by Border 911 at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gilllette Echoes Trump’s Call for American Chips Manufacturing

August 11, 2025 6:00 amAugust 19, 2025 11:33 am

Rep. John Gillette told the Arizona Globe that Arizona’s semiconductor surge is no accident. “Arizona is winning, and we should say it plainly,” Gillette said. “The Trump Administration first put TSMC on a path to Arizona in 2020, and that decision catalyzed...

AZ Lawmakers Silent Despite State Impact of Apple’s $600B Investment

August 8, 2025 7:14 amAugust 14, 2025 10:50 am

Apple’s latest pledge to invest $100 billion more in America, bringing its total U.S. commitment to $600 billion over the next four years, is more than just a national headline — it’s a significant win for Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry. Yet...

Maricopa SPI Boggs Applauds Trump Plan for Healthier Schools

August 2, 2025 8:35 amAugust 13, 2025 12:07 pm

Maricopa Superintendent of Public Instruction Shelli Boggs is applauding President Trump’s announced return of the Presidential Fitness Test, reviving the historic program promoting physical fitness and wellness among America’s youth. Initially established in 1966, the fitness challenge assessed students through...

Glassman Fundraising Outstrips Retail Politics Performance

July 24, 2025 6:00 amAugust 1, 2025 8:42 am

Rodney Glassman is touting a dominant second-quarter fundraising performance in the race for Arizona Attorney General. However, critics argue that his campaign still lacks the grassroots presence necessary to win over voters. Glassman raised $578,000 from April to June, far...

Galvin, Lesko Join Constituents Calling to End Fed Oversight of Sheriff

July 18, 2025 5:17 pmJuly 31, 2025 10:27 am

Over 100 residents, elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and community advocates packed the Desert West Community Center in Phoenix, AZ, on Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025, to weigh in on the future of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) federal...

Heap Apologizes for Voter Notice Error as BOS Plays Politics

July 10, 2025 2:26 pmJuly 20, 2025 7:56 pm

A voter notification error from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office triggered confusion for over 83,000 residents last month, but it was the Board of Supervisors’ handling of the situation that may have done the most damage to public trust, say...