Reagan denies Trump commission’s request for voter data
Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan will not turn over voter data to the Trump administration, arguing that to do so is not in the state’s best interest.
Trump’s transportation policy paves the way for the future
Rationalizing spending more money on a sunk system because we have already spent so much, is throwing good money after bad. It’s past time the outdated New Starts program as well as the old transit line technology be ushered out to make room for the possibilities of the future.
‘Trump bump’ gives ACLU big gains in money and members
The American Civil Liberties Union is riding a wave of new support and contributions in the wake of President Trump’s election, and the organization’s Arizona chapter is no exception.
Border Adjustment Tax will choke Arizona’s high-tech innovation
To stay on the cutting edge and ahead of competition, technology companies need to always look forward to the next development or advancement. Our policymakers need to think with the same mindset. Unfortunately, the Border Adjustment Tax would be a major step backward with serious consequences for innovation.
Trump budget gives Arizona Congressional Dems heartburn, GOP on board
The White House said its proposed $4.09 trillion budget shows “respect for the people who pay the bills,” but Arizona Democrats said deep domestic cuts make it a “dangerous plan” that will hurt the most vulnerable Americans.
Trump snags former embattled DES director to lead social service agency
The former head of Arizona's social services agency has landed a job with the Trump administration.
Giffords joins Democrats accusing Trump, GOP of pandering to NRA
Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords joined House and Senate Democrats May 3 to accuse Republicans of pandering to the gun lobby with bills to do away with gun-free school zones and deregulate silencers, among other measures.
Arizona gun sales rebound after January’s Trump slump
Gun sales in Arizona have started to rebound after a brief January slump that experts attribute to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
FEC: Arizonans gave $1.5 million toward Trump’s inaugural
Arizona residents donated $1.5 million toward President Donald Trump’s record-breaking inauguration fund, dwarfing the $26,000 that Arizonans gave to the last inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Rush to hire border agents raises concerns about unqualified officers
A Trump administration plan to hire thousands of border and immigration officers has advocates concerned about a possible repeat of the last hiring binge, which they said was followed by an increase in corruption and misconduct cases.
Sessions outlines immigration plan during border visit
Attorney General Jeff Sessions toured the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday and unveiled what he described as a new get-tough approach to immigration prosecutions under President Donald Trump.
Lovas leaving House for job in Trump administration
Republican Rep. Phil Lovas of Peoria today announced he will be joining the Trump administration’s US Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.