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Heap, Board of Sups Spar Over Maricopa Election Rules

February 27, 2025 10:18 amMarch 6, 2025 7:40 am

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the county’s Board of Supervisors are locked in a dispute over control of key election responsibilities. The conflict erupted after outgoing Recorder Stephen Richer and the previous Board approved a late-2024 agreement shifting several...

Horne, Boggs Respond to DOE’s Anti-DEI Initiative

February 21, 2025 9:40 amMarch 3, 2025 3:27 pm

On February 18, 2025, the Arizona Globe reported on AZ Senate President Warren Petersen’s deadline for state compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s mandate to end DEI. In that article, we indicated that we had requested but not received...

Gress Pens Three Fraud Prevention Bills

February 15, 2025 8:49 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

Arizona State Representative Matt Gress (R-4) introduced three House bills fulfilling promises he made in the aftermath of the Santa Cruz County embezzlement scandal. House Bills HB2368, HB2369, and HB2433 aim to strengthen financial oversight and prevent future occurrences of such...

Petersen Addresses New Luna-Nájera Misconduct

January 30, 2025 9:05 amMay 30, 2025 11:12 am

Freshman Democrat Rep. Luna-Nájera (D-22) caused the Tolleson District to pay nearly half a million dollars in a settlement after findings of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Arizona Globe previously reported that the Democrat faced sexual harassment allegations stemming from her...

Sen. Petersen Favored to Beat AG Kris Mayes in 2026 Election

January 29, 2025 4:00 pmFebruary 12, 2025 3:54 pm

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) has officially signaled his intention to run against incumbent Kris Mayes for state Attorney General in the 2026 election. The Gilbert Republican filed a statement of interest with the Arizona Secretary of State on...

Rep. Luna-Nájera Accused of Sexual Harassment

January 18, 2025 10:56 amJanuary 24, 2025 2:35 pm

Arizona State Representative Dr. Elda Luna-Nájera (D-22), who also served as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, remains under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment made by the district’s Superintendent, Jeremy Calles. It is unknown...

Maricopa County Republican Committee goes Full MAGA

January 14, 2025 8:33 amJanuary 17, 2025 8:19 pm

The Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) has elected a new slate of officers, all of whom are avowed MAGA supporters. Members elected the leaders in a clean sweep on the first ballot at the annual statutory meeting, a rare outcome...