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Partisan Rancor Tops the Arizona Corporation Commission Agenda

December 20, 2024 7:12 amDecember 20, 2024 9:14 am

Four Republican members of the AZ Corporation Commission initiated an investigation into outgoing Commissioner Anna Tovar, which resulted in a motion to censure. They allege that the Democrat violated the Commission’s open meeting laws and code of ethics when she...

Kavanagh: Fountain Hills Democrats Show ‘Trump Induced Psychosis’

December 18, 2024 5:00 amDecember 20, 2024 9:00 am

A recent holiday tradition in Fountain Hills, Arizona, is sparking a political dispute between local Republican and Democrat groups. Every year, community organizations decorate themed Christmas trees at the Fountain Hills Community Center. This year, the Republican Club adorned its...

AZ Gov Hobbs Under Fire for $700K Logo Expense

November 22, 2024 4:12 pmDecember 4, 2024 8:54 am

Arizona State Representative and Majority Whip Teresa Martinez (R-16) is requesting that AZ Attorney General Mayes (D) and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell (R) undertake an official probe into potential ethical violations by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) over the...

Former AZ Rep Accused of Death Threat Elected to School Board

November 21, 2024 1:12 pmDecember 4, 2024 8:55 am

Former Representative Leezah Sun’s time in the Arizona House of Representatives was short and controversial. Despite her legislative tenure ending under a cloud of scandal, Sun’s shocking return to public service is set for Jan 1, 2025, after running and...

Incumbent Schweikert Fends Off Shah for AZ CD1 Seat

November 12, 2024 12:55 pmNovember 18, 2024 7:12 am

After an intensely partisan battle between incumbent David Schweikert (R-CD1) and challenger Amish Shah (D), a former Arizona House representative, Schweikert looks to emerge victorious. The current vote count stands at 51.94% to 48.06%, or 222,366 to 205,717, with 97.85%...

AZ Legislature’s Blue Roll Fizzles Under a Red Wave

November 11, 2024 10:20 amNovember 18, 2024 7:12 am

For the first time in many decades, Democrats believed they had a solid chance to flip control of both chambers in the Arizona legislature. Politico reported that Democrats were riding high on record-breaking fundraising, strategic candidate recruitment, and the issue...

Four Days and Counting: Arizona’s Election Confidence Problem

November 9, 2024 10:22 amNovember 18, 2024 7:12 am

The Arizona U.S. Senate race between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake remains highly competitive, with Maricopa County reporting a narrow 2% margin between the candidates. Vote counting continues, with the gap tightening in the days post-election. Although several...