A ‘Punitive Model' For Failing Schools: GOP Proposal Would Let Charters Take Over District Schools

The move is an extension of GOP school choice initiatives that favor charter over public schools.

Matt Salmon Calls For Wendy Rogers To Resign From The AZ Senate

He said that her actions show, "a level of misjudgment and a failure of character so outrageous that more stringent action is needed.”

Attorneys Question Legal Argument In AZGOP Challenge To Early Voting Law

A change in the law would require most of the more than 80 percent of Arizona voters who use early voting to cast their ballots in person.

City Of Phoenix: Phoenix Police Create New Opportunities For Civilians

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

City Of Phoenix: City Of Phoenix Offers $2,500 Incentive To Lifeguards

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

City Of Phoenix: New Concourse At Terminal 4 Will Feature Exciting Shops, Restaurants, And A Lounge

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

AZ Gov. Doug Ducey Will Not Seek US Senate Seat This Year: Report

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey reportedly told donors in a letter he will not run for the U.S. Senate this year.

Juvenile Offenders Given A Leg Up By Bipartisan-Approved House Measure

The legislation would scrap the court’s ability to charge juvenile delinquents or their parents fees related to their trial and conviction.

Top Senate Republican Says Wendy Rogers Could Face Censure For Speech To White Nationalists

Rogers lashed out at the idea Monday night, writing on social media that she “will not apologize for being white. Hit me all you want.”

City Of Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor Launches Virtual Checkpoint Queuing Program For Airport Passengers

PHX RESERVE lets you Save Your Place. Reduce Your Wait.

House Republicans Approve Bill To Restrict Who Can Film Cops And When

Constitutional experts and civil rights advocates say the proposed law would be blatantly unconstitutional.

Wendy Rogers Said White Nationalists Are ‘Patriots’ And Called For Hanging Political Enemies

Rogers lamented that there was no longer freedom of speech, and said “we can’t even laugh at comedy any more” for fear of being canceled.

GOP ‘Smart' Ballot Drop Boxes Would Come With A Hefty Price Tag, If They're Ever Created

They would have to take pictures or video of depositors and generate receipts for up to seven early ballots per person.

City Of Phoenix: Fraud Alert: Scammers Use Court To Threaten Arrest, Jail Time

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

State, GCU Partner On Scholarship Program For Foster Children

Students in the program will graduate from the private Christian university with no student loans.

9/11 Education Would Be Mandated Under Proposal That Cleared State House

Public school teachers will be directed to craft lesson plans about the terrorist attacks every Sept. 11, or the school day closest to it.

Ducey: A GOP Senator With White Nationalist Ties Is ‘Still Better Than’ A Democrat

“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish. And she’s still better than her opponent, Felicia French.”

City Of Phoenix: Police Shift Resources To Better Protect And Serve

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

City Of Phoenix: City Of Phoenix Swears In New Fire Chief Mike Duran

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

City Of Phoenix: Critical Incident Briefing - February 7, 2022 - 30th Ave & Coronado Rd

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

The ‘groyper army’ is looking to make white nationalism mainstream. It has key allies in Arizona politics.

The "army" is a collection of white nationalists who often use online trolling tactics against people they don’t like.

Amish Shah Backs Off Plan To Switch Districts, Will Stay Put For Re-Election

The move would have gotten him out of a crowded Democratic primary that includes four incumbents and other challengers.

Schools Dodge Massive Spending Cuts As Senate Raises Public School Spending Cap for This Year

The fight over the expenditure limit has been a source of anxiety for public schools, leaving funding unsure through the end of 2021-2022.

Defeated Anti-Trans Bill Revived To Bar Gender Conforming Surgeries For Trans Youth

The original bill would have banned hormone therapy and puberty blockers as well as surgeries, for all transgender youths in Arizona.

Republicans Give Tentative Approval To Banning Chinese Communists From Owning Land In Arizona

Senators expressed concern over extending the measure to include “members” of the CCP, and wondered how that would be enforced.

‘Our Life Could Be In Danger': Phoenix Residents Protest Landlord In The Face Of Retaliation

Many residents did not want to be seen protesting after being targeted in the past with fees or other retaliatory measures.

Auditor General: Election Audits Wouldn't Begin Until 2024 Cycle

The Auditor General's office would need 35 new full-time employees for the election integrity team that Senate Bill 1629 would create.

Voting Machines Have Been Used In Arizona Since 1881, But A GOP Bill Would Bar Them

The proposal is rooted in the Big Lie, a belief that the 2020 election was “stolen” from Donald Trump.

Top Republican Casts Doubt On Plan To Break Up Maricopa County

The proposal doesn’t have the support of the most important GOP vote in the chamber — House Speaker Rusty Bowers.

Arizona House Bill Hits Banks That Refuse Gun Firm Business

The bill would require companies that do business with the governments to certify they won't refuse to work with firearms-related companies.

Arizona ‘Audit' Contractor Slams ‘Grifters,' Airs Grievances With Cyber Ninjas In New Report

Echomail's report and presentation to the Senate in November was riddled with inaccuracies.

Wendy Rogers, Kari Lake And Joe Arpaio Are Listed As Speakers At White Nationalist Conference

Rogers claimed that her involvement wasn't "news" and Lake said she would not be attending because of a scheduling conflict.

City Of Phoenix: City Council Increases Incentive Payments To Section 8 Landlords

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

GOP-Controlled Arizona Senate Passes 15-week Abortion Ban

Democrats said the ban violates Roe v Wade and will disproportionally impact poor and minority women.

Ducey Reveals Plan To Get More Veterans Working For The State

The AZ governor introduced AZHiresVets!, designed to increase the percentage of veterans in the state's workforce to 15 percent by 2025.

Leftist ASU Student Groups Allege Infiltration By Kari Lake Campaign Staffers

The groups became suspicious after the purported Lake campaign members espoused conservative talking points, resembled Lake team members.

Proposal Adds ‘Teeth' To Parents' Bill Of Rights, Paving The Way For Lawsuits Against Teachers

The proposal comes amid conservative backlash against public schools over masking and claims that “critical race theory” is being taught.

GOP Proposals Aim To Revamp Hand-Count Audits Done After Every Election

Using designees from the political parties meant hand counts were done by someone from outside the county elections department.

Bogus Election Fraud Claims Spur Changes To Drop Boxes, Passwords, Election Observers

Several bills were fueled by Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that he won the 2020 election but had victory stolen from him by rampant voter fraud.

City Of Phoenix: Nine Officers Injured In Shooting With Homicide Suspect

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.