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Hobbs’ State of the State Speech Provokes Strong Rebuttal from Republican Legislative Leaders
Governor Katie Hobbs gave the annual State of the State speech on Monday at the opening of the 2025 legislative session. Her speech contained a considerable number of vague statements, including conservative sounding rhetoric, attacks on the Republican-controlled legislature, and a lengthy defense of abortion. Read More.
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Proposal to raise barrier to hike Arizona municipal taxes passes committee
Legislation requiring municipalities to have a two-thirds council or board vote of approval before raising taxes made it through the Arizona Senate Government Committee on Wednesday. Read More.
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Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee Passes Bill to Speed up Election Tabulation Modeled After Florida Law
The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee passed election integrity bill SB 1011 with a 4-3 vote along party lines on Wednesday. Sponsored by Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-Mesa), the bill is modeled after Florida election law, in order to speed up ballot tabulation. Florida announces election results overnight after an election, whereas Arizona has come under criticism for taking up to two weeks due to lengthy signature verification on mail-in ballot affidavits. Read More.
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Republicans pledge Remain in Mexico policy will return under Trump
Border-focused Republicans are eagerly awaiting the next Trump administration, and with it, the return of Remain in Mexico, an immigration policy that makes migrants who illegally Read More.
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Clemency Request ‘Pending’ for Leaker of Trump’s and Others’ Taxes
The Biden administration is formally considering commuting the sentence of the convicted felon who stole and leaked incoming President Trump's tax records along with those of thousands of other taxpayers, in the biggest tax data heist in U.S. history. A search of the Justice Department's pardon database reveals Charles Edward Littlejohn - who just began his five-year sentence in May - has been assigned a clemency case number. It says a petition for "commutation of sentence" was recently sought and is "pending." Read More.
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Hegseth: Trump will make big changes to military operations, recruitment
Under a second Trump administration, the Department of Defense will enhance the military’s lethality, root out social justice initiatives, boost recruitment, and ensure a fiscally responsible Read More.
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Arizona Senate Republicans Outline Bold, Conservative Agenda for 2025 Legislative Session
The Arizona Senate Republicans issued a three-part agenda for the 2025 legislative session this past Wednesday. The first item, or “pillar,” is securing the border. Read More.
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Nationwide Inauguration Day protests and demonstration's expected
Nationwide protests and demonstrations opposing President-elect Donald Trump on Inauguration Day are expected, with organizations across the country planning marches, rallies, and other events to express Read More.
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No tax on tips in Arizona proposed by Republican lawmakers
As the Arizona legislative session kicks off on Monday, the Republican majority is pushing for no tax on tips. Read More.
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Stolen Valor Legislation Introduced in Arizona Legislature in Honor of Veteran Father of Conelrad Member
State Rep. Walt Blackman (R-Snowflake), a U.S. Army veteran, introduced legislation earlier this month to strengthen laws against impersonating a veteran for gain, known as stolen valor. The “Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act” is being introduced in honor of Orlando Jose Dona, MSgt, United States Air Force (Retired), who passed away last June at 91. His son, Jack Dona, MSG, U.S. Army (Retired), leads The CONELRAD Group, a team of mostly former intelligence and military officers located primarily in southern Arizona that investigates illegal election activity. Read More.
Supreme Court denies Trump attempt to stop sentencing in New York v. Trump
The United States Supreme Court has denied President-elect Trump's petition to block his Friday sentencing in New York v. Trump. Read More.
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Newly enacted Gilbert taxes face lawsuit
The Town of Gilbert is facing a lawsuit from the Goldwater Institute hoping to scrap its recent tax hikes. Read More.
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Arizona Democrats split on 'Laken Riley Act'
The United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, also known as the “Laken Riley Act” on Tuesday, which passed with a bipartisan 264-159 vote, Read More.
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Biden Admin to Dole Out Millions in Refunds to Illegal Migrants Who Applied for Failed Amnesty Program
The Biden-Harris administration will issue millions of dollars in refunds to illegal migrants who applied for an amnesty program that was struck down in court. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intends to refund the $580 application fee to the roughly 94,000 individuals who paid in hopes of benefiting from the administration’s Keeping Families Together program, according to CBS News. The program, had it not been deemed unlawful, offered a pathway to citizenship for potentially hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants living in the U.S. who are married to American citizens. Read More.
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Study Finds TikTok Suppresses Anti-China Content, Influences Opinions as Trump Moves to Delay Ban
A newly updated study concludes that the popular Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok suppresses anti-China content and influences user opinion on the communist country’s human rights record and society, likely manipulating its algorithm. The study from researchers from Rutgers University and the Network Contagion Research Institute, follows preliminary findings from the group released in August and is now backed by more evidence than before. Read More.
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