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May 4, 2026

Petersen is the most qualified Republican for attorney general

Note: This article is a direct response to https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/04/15/a-petersen-ag-nomination-would-be-an-early-victory-for-the-democrats/ A recent op-ed by an animal law attorney and three-time donor to Rodney Glassman’s campaign got both the law and the […]

mug shots
Apr 23, 2026

School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform

Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]

Apr 15, 2026

Lawmakers advance bill to criminalize warnings about impending ICE arrests

Key Points: Arizona lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about ICE arrests Democrats argue bill violates First Amendment rights to free speech Lawmakers included a “severability” clause in the bill for […]

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Feb 26, 2026

When minutes matter, policing can’t run on misinformation

I’ve worn a badge long enough to know that most people never see what happens after the headlines fade. They don’t sit with parents waiting for news of a missing […]

Feb 25, 2026

Bill requiring local cops to notify ICE of an immigrant arrest advances

Key Points:  ICE would be alerted as an arrest is taking place Democrats express concerns the measure could trigger violence Republicans say SB1055 will make Arizona streets safer Republican lawmakers […]

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Aug 7, 2025

Arizona’s law enforcement is in dire need of a tech update

Arizona often hosts all types of nationally and even internationally renowned events, like the Super Bowl and the Waste Management Open. In addition to great exposure for the state, these […]

A BP Agent looks out a water drain tunnel that runs from Mexico into Nogales, AZ. (Josh Denmark / CBP.gov)
Apr 11, 2025

Tough immigration bill requires local officials to support federal efforts

The Senate approved a bill on April 9 that would mandate the governor, attorney general, cities and towns to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House Bill 2099 is […]

Prop 311
Mar 6, 2025

Doubling down on deputizing police is a bad idea

The recently proposed SB1164 seeks to expand Section 287 (g) of the 1996 Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 287 (g) allows state and local law enforcement agencies to form […]

Feb 27, 2025

Pet abusers targeted – bill requires proper food and care for domestic animals

A bill that aims to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws and clearly define suitable conditions for pets is moving through the Legislature with bipartisan support. The bill, SB1234, aims […]

Backpage, mistrial, prostitution, sex ads
Nov 17, 2023

Backpage founder convicted of 1 count of money laundering, jury deadlocks on 84 other counts

Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was convicted Thursday on a single count of money laundering and acquitted on another. But an Arizona jury deadlocked on 84 other counts against him in a case that alleged he participated in a scheme to sell sex ads, leading the judge to declare a mistrial.

fentanyl, candidates, border, DeSantis, Haley, Ramaswamy, GOP, Mexico
Oct 9, 2023

Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl, experts say that won’t work

Ron DeSantis wants suspected drug smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border to be shot dead. Nikki Haley promises to send American special forces into Mexico. Vivek Ramaswamy has accused Mexico's leader of treating drug cartels as his "sugar daddy" and says that if he is elected president, "there will be a new daddy in town."

traffic cameras, Senate bill
Jun 9, 2023

Veto of SB1234 is keeping Arizona roads safe   

The veto of Senate Bill 1234, a piece of legislation that sought to prohibit the use of traffic cameras in Arizona, marks an important moment for safety on our roads. The decision to veto this bill sends a clear message about the value of these devices in ensuring the well-being of everyone who uses our state's thoroughfares. 

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