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Mesnard, Olson Tax Bills to Test Hobbs’ 2026 Veto

January 16, 2026 8:18 amJanuary 16, 2026 2:57 pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Within hours of passage, Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill. It looks like we are poised for another year of record vetoes! Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) issued a statement: “Arizonans of all backgrounds are being denied meaningful economic relief...

Keshel Announces 2026 will be Final Campaign

January 7, 2026 9:04 amJanuary 16, 2026 2:41 pm

Arizona State Representative Rachel Keshel (R-17) announced this week that the 2026 election cycle will mark her final run for public office, closing a legislative chapter that began nearly five years ago with a stated commitment to transparency, balance, and...

Rogers Motivates Subscriber Base to Ensure 2026 GOP Win

December 23, 2025 1:54 pmJanuary 7, 2026 9:05 am

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers, ranked as Arizona’s most prolific lawmaker, circulated a letter to her subscriber list this week asserting that national Democratic organizations are preparing to spend heavily in Arizona legislative races. She cited her legislative effectiveness and...

Kupper Warns Hobb’s USDA SNAP Data Denial Hurts Recipients

December 9, 2025 11:36 amDecember 23, 2025 3:49 pm

Arizona may be at risk of losing federal food aid support after state officials again refused to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with detailed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility data. The dispute has triggered warnings from federal...

Grijalva Accuses ICE of Pepper Spray Assault During Raid

December 5, 2025 3:02 pmDecember 16, 2025 9:23 am

Federal immigration and tax-enforcement agents executed a coordinated series of search warrants across Southern Arizona on Friday, detaining multiple individuals and intensifying scrutiny after Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-Tucson) reported she was pepper-sprayed while attempting to observe the operation. U.S. Immigration...

Peña Leads Lawmakers Backing SPI Horne’s Anti-DEI Moves

December 3, 2025 2:14 pmDecember 16, 2025 9:23 am

The fight over DEI in Arizona’s teacher standards just escalated — with Rep. Michele Peña and other lawmakers joining Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in calling for an end to DEI in education. On Monday, Horne announced he...

AZ Lawmakers Accuse Kelly of Undermining Military

November 24, 2025 4:25 pmDecember 5, 2025 3:03 pm

A coalition of Arizona state lawmakers issued a joint letter Monday sharply condemning U.S. Senator Mark Kelly’s participation in a political video that they say weaponizes servicemembers and undermines the chain of command. The letter comes as Kelly faces an...