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Rep. Juan Ciscomani backs Fort Huachuca as a top contender for a new U.S. Space Force mission. Following a July 8 briefi...
25/07/2025

Rep. Juan Ciscomani backs Fort Huachuca as a top contender for a new U.S. Space Force mission. Following a July 8 briefing, the Air Force is evaluating four sites to boost space awareness for Combatant Commands. Southern AZ’s strategic edge stands out.

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced his support for Fort Huachuca as a leading candidate for a new U.S. Space Force mission, as the U.S. Department of the Air Force evaluates four potential sites nationwide. On July 8, 2025, Air Force leadership briefed Congressman Cisco...

During an intense 13-hour amendment process, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), a member of the House Armed Services C...
25/07/2025

During an intense 13-hour amendment process, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered over 30 bipartisan provisions, securing critical investments and reforms for Arizona’s servicemembers, veterans, and defense sector.

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has delivered a landmark victory for Arizona’s military community, bases, and defense industry through the passage of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). During an intense 13-ho...

AZ Superintendent Tom Horne announced the release of paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Centu...
25/07/2025

AZ Superintendent Tom Horne announced the release of paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. He praised the move, saying it helps students with reading, math, homework, and academic growth.

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, announced the release of previously paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. Superintendent Horne expressed his satisfaction with the federal government....

Adelita Grijalva won the AZ CD7 Democratic nomination, backed by Rep. AOC, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and the Working Families...
24/07/2025

Adelita Grijalva won the AZ CD7 Democratic nomination, backed by Rep. AOC, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and the Working Families Party. The former Pima Co. Supervisor now heads to the Sept. 23 special election to fill her late father’s congressional seat.

By Matthew Holloway | Former Pima County Supervisor and daughter of late Arizona Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Adelita Grijalva, defeated her fellow Democrats to win the 7th Congressional District nomination. Grijalva was armed with the endorsements of Democrat Socialists of America (DSA) d...

The AZ Governor’s Office and AZDPS warn against rising cases of police impersonation. These acts erode public trust and ...
24/07/2025

The AZ Governor’s Office and AZDPS warn against rising cases of police impersonation. These acts erode public trust and endanger communities. Under ARS §13-2411, impersonating an officer to deceive is a class 6 felony—punishable to the fullest extent.

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Governor’s Office along with Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) are addressing the issue of growing concern nationwide of individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. These deceptive acts not only undermine public trust with law enforcement officials...

The Goldwater Institute sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over a $15M age discrimination case targ...
24/07/2025

The Goldwater Institute sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over a $15M age discrimination case targeting Meathead Movers. The agency launched the suit without a public complaint, raising concerns about transparency and government overreach.

By Jonathan Eberle | The Goldwater Institute has filed a federal lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), demanding answers about an ongoing government case targeting a California-based moving company with a $15 million fine for alleged age discrimination. At the center of...

Rep. John Gillette says Mohave Co. Chair Travis Lingenfelter has “cozied up” to Gov. Hobbs & High Ground, LLC—backing wa...
23/07/2025

Rep. John Gillette says Mohave Co. Chair Travis Lingenfelter has “cozied up” to Gov. Hobbs & High Ground, LLC—backing water bills that shift rural control to the state. The clash over Hualapai Basin groundwater exposes deep divides on property rights.

By Matthew Holloway | A quiet battle has been raging over the groundwater of the Hualapai Basin between Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) and Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Travis Lingenfelter. Gillette has alleged that Lingenfelter enjoys the support of Governor Katie...

The AZ DOE launched a site tracking school compliance with federal civil rights law. While most are marked “in complianc...
23/07/2025

The AZ DOE launched a site tracking school compliance with federal civil rights law. While most are marked “in compliance,” many still show signs of DEI practices—raising doubts about full commitment to removing woke content.

By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | Following President Trump’s directive to scrub divisive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, practices, and language from public institutions, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to the Arizona Department of Education (DOE) to ensure that scho...

William Beard of the Goldwater Institute blames Tucson’s mismanagement for RTA’s financial woes. He cites recession, inf...
23/07/2025

William Beard of the Goldwater Institute blames Tucson’s mismanagement for RTA’s financial woes. He cites recession, inflation, and scope changes that delayed projects and raised costs—while city leaders refused to cover overruns.

By Mathew Holloway | Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute William Beard sat for an interview with AZ Free News to expand on an op-ed published Saturday, “Regional Transit In Tucson: Bigger Tax Bill, Worse Results?" Beard warned in his column that as we approach 20 years of the 2006...

Court-appointed monitor Robert Warshaw faced backlash at a packed forum over $311M spent on MCSO oversight in the Melend...
22/07/2025

Court-appointed monitor Robert Warshaw faced backlash at a packed forum over $311M spent on MCSO oversight in the Melendres v. Arpaio case. GOP officials and locals demanded answers, calling for transparency and an end to the costly federal monitoring.

By Matthew Holloway | Robert Warshaw, the court-appointed monitor over the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), found himself challenged by Republican state and county-elected officials and over 100 attendees at a community forum with Sheriff Jerry Sheridan on Wednesday night. GOP leaders, inc...

OPINION: The Peoria Unified Board rightly removed the superintendent from the dais, restoring boundaries between elected...
22/07/2025

OPINION: The Peoria Unified Board rightly removed the superintendent from the dais, restoring boundaries between elected officials and employees. Meanwhile, Higley’s new superintendent took a seat without board approval—raising concerns about transparency.

By Peggy McClain | Recently, the Peoria Unified Governing Board made a necessary correction: They removed the superintendent from the dais, restoring a clear boundary between the elected and the employed. While some saw this as dramatic, the only real surprise was that the line had been blurred for....

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro named Grant Hanna, Matt Specht, and Linley Wilson to key Majority staff roles. He...
22/07/2025

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro named Grant Hanna, Matt Specht, and Linley Wilson to key Majority staff roles. He praised their experience and judgment, saying their leadership will keep the House focused and effective for Arizona residents.

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro announced on Monday new senior staff appointments for the House Majority leadership team, signaling an early staffing shift as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session. Grant Hanna will assume the role of Chief of Staff, bringing....

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