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 […]
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 […]
Republican immigration efforts continue despite vetoes
Key Points: Senate Republicans plan to rerun immigration bills next year Measures demand cooperation with federal government and increase enforcement efforts Democrats criticize the enforcement’s lack of due process Senate […]
How to protect Arizona from hostile foreign adversaries
To most Arizonans, our state seems blessedly far from geopolitical conflicts between the United States, China and Russia. Unfortunately, however, America’s foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) appear […]
Arizona expects to be back at the center of election attacks. Its top officials are going on offense
The false claims promoted by prominent Republican candidates have driven protesters to rally outside vote-counting centers and to patrol drop boxes. They have led to death threats against election workers and their families and prompted top election officials to quit.
Ducey to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit
Gov. Doug Ducey arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
App Store bill puts Arizonans’ sensitive info at risk
Today many of us use our devices to manage our lives. We use them for banking, shopping, gaming, entertainment, and even finding love. But if the Arizona state Legislature gets […]
It’s time for Arizona pols to focus on crucial tech issues
As Arizona’s federal and state lawmakers wade into corporate disputes with app store regulation, Arizonans are increasingly concerned about day-to-day concerns such as cyber attacks and data privacy. There’s no […]
State launches cyber security center
Arizona launched its new cyber command center Monday to deal with threats to state and local government computers.
House, Senate to lock down over holiday weekend
The Arizona House and Senate will lock down over the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and Democrats are urging a suspension of the legislative session until after inauguration day following the FBI warning of potentially violent protests at all 50 state capitols.
Chuck Fitzgerald: Living a Psalms verse and reading ‘Moby Dick’ out loud
Chuck Fitzgerald, the House of Representatives’ sergeant at arms, lives by a Psalms verse hanging in his office: “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Does cyber insurance pay off?
The potential growth opportunities for the cybersecurity insurance industry seem to be constantly expanding as major businesses face significant breaches. But while insuring data has never been more important, figuring out how the process actually works and who is protected by that insurance can prove to be a complicated and confusing matter.