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Superior, Resolution Copper, mining, Native Americans, jobs,
Jun 9, 2025

Gov. Hobbs proposes harsh ban on land ownership for hostile foreign governments

Key Points: Hobbs proposes stricter land ownership ban targeting multiple adversary nations Her plan closes loopholes and removes prior Republican bill exceptions While late in session, Hobbs believes proposal could […]

Jun 6, 2025

Senate Bill 1247 fails our youngest members of the military

Arizona’s Legislature is poised to pass a bill that could endanger the very individuals we seek to commemorate. Senate Bill 1247 aims to raise the legal age for purchasing and […]

Jun 3, 2025

Arizona property still open to Chinese government after governor’s veto

Key Points: Hobbs vetoed land ban for Chinese government, citing vague enforcement and security doubts Sen. Shamp claimed the bill protects bases from Chinese surveillance threats Federal rules already restrict […]

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May 21, 2025

Lawmakers moving to hike smoking age to 21

Key Points: The House bill would set the age to buy cigarettes at 21 Federal law already makes it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21 Arizona law […]

State Representative Walter Blackman speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Apr 9, 2025

House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets

The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates.  As crafted by Rep. Walt […]

McSally, attack, sexual assault
Nov 10, 2023

Former Arizona senator reports being molested while running in Iowa

A former United States senator from Arizona has said she was molested while jogging along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Mayes, Horne, vouchers, ESAs, parents, students
Jul 24, 2023

Mayes warns parents removing children from public schools for voucher program could victimize them

The state's top prosecutor is warning parents that pulling their children out of public schools to take advantage of the new universal voucher program could make them the victims of bias, with no legal recourse.

mushrooms, psilocybin mushrooms, Senate, House, legislation, psychedelics, PTSD, depression, Shah, Payne
Feb 24, 2023

Bills would fund research of psilocybin mushrooms to treat PTSD, depression

Arizona lawmakers are giving a big thumbs up to the party drug known as Ecstasy and turning on to hallucinogenic magic mushrooms, too. But don’t take this wrong – they’re not pushing the drugs for the usual recreational uses. Instead, bills that would fund a $30 million research program to study psilocybin mushrooms in treating post-traumatic stress syndrome and depression, and another to le[...]

gas prices, pump, Ukraine, GOP, Mark Kelly, car at gas station, Congressman Gallego
Oct 31, 2022

Hard workers should be able to make a living

Costs are rising, and wages aren’t keeping up. We need immediate action to lower the prices of everyday basics and raise the minimum wage.

Oct 6, 2020

Why Trump will leave office if he loses the election

We should expect a partisan battle over the election. We should expect Trump to fight hard in the courts. We should expect tense moments. Surprises. Disappointments. Shocks. But, ultimately, Trump will not defy a court order and prevent the peaceful transfer of power.

Feb 12, 2018

Bill for free tampons to female prisoners likely dead

A House bill that would require the Department of Corrections to provide an unlimited supply of free feminine hygiene products to inmates is most likely dead after it was left off the Rules Committee agenda today.

Jul 26, 2017

House GOP works to deliver on border wall for Trump

House Republican allies of President Donald Trump are intent on giving him a long-sought victory in Congress by finally making a down payment on his long-promised wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.

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