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Kirk’s influence reshaped Arizona Republicans. It’s still being felt
In the year that’s passed since Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University, his impact on Arizona politics remains strong among Republicans.Â
One year after Charlie Kirk: What he meant to Black America
One year ago this week, a rifleman ended Charlie Kirk's life under a tent at Utah Valley University and meant, by that single shot, to end his argument with it. The country has had these twelve months to decide whether the proper memorial is only a wreath or a reckoning.Â
Biggs, Schweikert skip the fireworks in tame GOP governor debate
Key Points: Two Republican frontrunners largely avoided attacking each other on the debate stage Congressman Andy Biggs is the clear GOP favorite and emerged unscathed Congressman David Schweikert maintains he’s... […]
23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students
Key Points: An omnibus bill could bring 23 new specialty license plates to Arizona drivers License plate revenues support local organizations, typically apolitical A proposed specialty plate that would support... […]
Highway renaming sparks debate over Trump and Epstein files in Arizona Senate
Key Points: Sen. Wendy Rogers wants to rename a state road as the Donald J. Trump Highway Proposal sparked debate over life and actions of the President Legislators are also... […]
Arizona Senate approves renaming Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk
Key Points: GOP senators want to honor late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with two bills Senate Bill 1010 renames Loop 202 as “Charlie Kirk Loop 202” Lawmakers also propose a... […]
Political violence top of mind for Legislature this session
Key Points: Lawmakers are introducing bills to offer more protections against political violence One bill would allow candidates to spend campaign cash on security expenses Other bills would increase penalties... […]
Meet Arizona’s Power 50
Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now... […]
Fontes says candidates can use campaign cash for personal security
Key Points: Arizona’s secretary of state OK’s use of campaign funds for personal security expenses Arizona law does not provide specific guidance on security spending Politicians are on high alert... […]
Rep. Nguyen’s bill aims to make political killings a capital offense
Key Points: Head of House Judiciary Committee aiming to make political assassination capital offense Rep. Quang Nguyen wants to deter targeting people for political beliefs Lawmakers often float ideas before... […]
Charlie Kirk, Gabby Giffords, and the cost of political violence
Charlie Kirk’s assassination represents more than the heartbreaking loss of a young life. It is a grim signal that our democracy is showing dangerous fractures. As someone who shared the... […]
Arizona leaders condemn death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk
Key Points: Arizona officials condemn assassination of Charlie Kirk Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was shot at a Utah event Authorities have released images of a person of interest; no... […]
