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GLOBE EXCLUSIVE: SPI Horne Responds to ESA Criticism

June 20, 2025 2:48 pmJune 27, 2025 4:48 pm

In a Globe exclusive, Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tom Horne came out swinging against accusations that parents are abusing the ESA program, and that the program itself is out of control. In a recent segment, 12 News criticized...

ACC Incumbent Challenge by Marshall and Heap Creates GOP Firestorm

June 12, 2025 3:33 pmJune 20, 2025 4:36 pm

The Arizona Freedom Caucus unveiled two new Republican challengers for the Arizona Corporation Commission on Tuesday, setting up what could be one of the most fiery primaries in the state. Reps. David Marshall (R-7) and Dr. Ralph Heap (R-10) will challenge current...

Hernández, Grijalva, Other Dems Clash over CD7 Vision

June 10, 2025 9:43 amJune 20, 2025 4:40 pm

In a spirited debate hosted by Arizona PBS on May 27, 2025, five Democratic candidates vying to succeed the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District offered contrasting visions for the future of one of the state’s most reliably...

Musk-Trump ‘Clash of the Titans’ Sparks Unity Call in Arizona

June 6, 2025 4:09 pmJune 20, 2025 4:41 pm

As tensions flared between the two powerhouse figures in American politics, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, grassroots leaders and Arizona conservatives urged focus and cooperation, reminding Republicans what is truly at stake. The political alliance between President Donald Trump and...

Butierez, Rivas battle for GOP CD7 Seat; Rodriguez Sends ‘Statement’

June 4, 2025 4:20 pmJune 12, 2025 3:44 pm

On May 29, 2025, Republican candidates Daniel Butierez and Jorge Rivas participated in a debate hosted by Arizona PBS ahead of the special election for the 7th Congressional District. The seat became vacant following the death of longtime Democratic Congressman...

TPA’s Bowyer Scorches Key Republicans for Ditching First GOP Rally

June 3, 2025 3:46 pmJune 12, 2025 3:44 pm

The first major Republican rally of the 2026 cycle was held over the weekend, drawing a packed crowd and signaling the start of campaign season. By Monday morning, Turning Point Action’s Chief Operating Officer, Tyler Bowyer, released a list of...

Dueling Pressers Set Tone for Horne-Yee Primary

May 29, 2025 3:12 pmJune 5, 2025 4:34 pm

In a dramatic escalation of Arizona’s education politics, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee officially launched her campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction this morning, setting up a high-stakes Republican primary against incumbent Tom Horne. At a Senate Lawn press conference on...