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GOP SOS Primary Winner Kolodin Must Battle ‘Election Denier’ Label

July 24, 2026 9:05 amJuly 29, 2026 9:43 am

Republican voters made their choice Tuesday night, July 21, 2026, handing Alex Kolodin the Republican nomination for Arizona Secretary of State. Yet within minutes of the Associated Press calling the race, much of the national media had already decided how...

Gallego Appears to Blame Swalwell Freindship for Latest Staffer Indiscretions

July 16, 2026 2:35 pmJuly 22, 2026 11:50 am

WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is facing renewed scrutiny after a report alleged he had consensual sexual relationships with at least two congressional aides while serving in the U.S. House, adding to political fallout surrounding his close relationship...

Kavanagh, Kupper Raise Alarms on SNAP Error Rate Penalties

June 26, 2026 2:21 pmJuly 9, 2026 2:16 pm

Arizona SNAP Error Rate Could Cost State $208 Million As GOP Lawmakers Renew Accountability Push PHOENIX — Arizona’s food stamp error rate has risen above the national average, creating the possibility of a $208 million federal penalty and giving Republican...

Gallego Slammed for Campaign Fund Luxury Travel, Childcare, More

June 23, 2026 4:46 pmJuly 3, 2026 8:10 am

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is defending his use of political funds for travel, childcare, and event-related expenses after national reporting raised questions about whether campaign money was used to support a lifestyle that blurred the line between fundraising and personal...

AZGOP Leaders Tout Trump-Friendly Bipartisan Budget Deal

June 9, 2026 5:17 pmJune 24, 2026 7:47 am

PHOENIX — Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Katie Hobbs have reached a bipartisan agreement on an $18.29 billion state budget that GOP lawmakers say will make Arizona the only state in the nation to deliver President Donald Trump’s federal tax...

Mayes Eyes Suing Hobbs Over Issue Petersen Called ‘Frivolous’

May 25, 2026 10:27 amJune 5, 2026 4:52 pm

PHOENIX — Arizona’s top two Democratic statewide officials could soon be on opposite sides of a courtroom, as Attorney General Kris Mayes weighs renewed legal action against Gov. Katie Hobbs over the state’s use of opioid settlement funds. The dispute...

Hamadeh Launches CD8 High School Civic Literacy Recognition Program

May 15, 2026 7:43 amJune 3, 2026 8:46 am

PHOENIX – Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-CD8) has launched a new district-wide initiative in Arizona’s 8th congressional district to recognize high school students who demonstrate exceptional civic knowledge. The goal of the CD8 Congressional Civics Initiative is to boost engagement with...