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Ciscomani Pens Bill to Stop Cartel Recruitment

January 29, 2025 8:35 amFebruary 8, 2025 1:48 pm

A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to crack down on how cartels use social media platforms like Snapchat to get American citizens to traffick drugs into the country, including in Arizona. House Resolution 488 was introduced on Jan. 16 by...

AZs Hoffman First to Endorse Biggs for Governor

January 23, 2025 12:32 pmJanuary 29, 2025 8:36 am

Shortly after Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) filed a “statement of interest” to run for Governor of Arizona, State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) became the first elected official to endorse Biggs’ effort. “I believe Arizonans are ready to have the chains...

Will Rep. Grijalva Finish His Congressional Term?

December 6, 2024 1:43 pmDecember 24, 2024 7:44 am

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-CD7) announced he will step down as ranking member of the 119th Congress’ House Natural Resources Committee, citing ongoing health concerns. This decision comes after a year marked by significant health challenges, including an April 2024...

Gallego Names Raphael Chavez-Fernandez Chief of Staff

November 19, 2024 6:47 amNovember 26, 2024 12:42 pm

Our pals at New Jersey Globe reported yesterday that Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has picked Raphael Chavez-Fernandez to be his Chief of Staff. Chavez-Fernandez was the heavy favorite for the job, having served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Ruben Gallego...

Democrats Go Mental on Green Party Candidate Athena Eastwood

November 18, 2024 12:31 pmNovember 26, 2024 12:42 pm

After eight years of nonstop scolding from Democrats about threats to American democracy, we have finally learned the identity of its most dangerous villain. And it’s not a Republican. It’s a lady from Oro Valley named Athena Eastwood. Her sin?...

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%...

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...