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Sessions blames Dems for 'historic, entirely predictable' surge in violent crime in Arizona, nationwide

By Sam Jackson | Oct 13, 2022

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions has claimed that violent crime has increased significantly in the U.S. amid new data showing that Arizona now has the ninth-highest violent crime rate in the nation and the 15th highest overall.

Appeals court blocks enforcement of abortion ban in Arizona in an 'attempt to harmonize all of this state's relevant statutes'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 12, 2022

An appeals court temporarily blocked the enforcement of a ban on nearly all abortions in Arizona after a three-judge panel granted an emergency stay filed by Planned Parenthood, according to a report by CNN.

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Texas Governor urges Biden to designate Mexican drug cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations', Sen. Kelly votes against hiring more Border Patrol agents

By Sam Jackson | Oct 11, 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order designating the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations," and then called on President Joe Biden to do the same.

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Arizona State Capitol dome lit purple in October to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 'Domestic violence – in all its forms – is a destructive and heartbreaking problem'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 11, 2022

The Arizona State Capitol dome will be lit purple throughout the month of October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Arizonans are encouraged to wear purple on Oct. 20 for domestic violence prevention awareness.

Ducey makes five appointments to Arizona's new WIFA Board: 'We passed the most significant water legislation in 40 years'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 10, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced four appointments on Oct. 3 to the new Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board (WIFA) tasked with securing Arizona’s water stability.

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Arizona's Kelly supports Inflation Reduction Act and 'massive new IRS funding increase' for audits on small businesses

By Sam Jackson | Oct 9, 2022

Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) said Americans should "brace for more audits" on the heels of the Inflation Reduction Act’s $80 billion allocation to hire 87,000 IRS workers, a funding allotment supported by Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona.

'Inflation has shot up a staggering 13.2%' since Biden took office, Arizona's CPI at 13%

By Sam Jackson | Oct 7, 2022

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has claimed that Americans are paying 13.2% in inflation since President Joe Biden took office, as evidenced by Arizona's consumer Price Index rising 13%.

'President Biden does not have the authority': Arizona joins GOP-controlled states to sue Biden administration over student loan forgiveness program

By Sam Jackson | Oct 6, 2022

Arizona Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, recently filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of Arizona to stop the student loan forgiveness program, one of six Republican-led states to sue the Biden administration over the sweeping loan-forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Sept. 18.

'I've never wanted to fit in' in Washington, Sinema says

By Sam Jackson | Oct 4, 2022

Virginia Sen. Kyrsten Sinema gave a speech in defense of bipartisanship at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, saying that most Americans want their leaders to remain moderate instead of sticking to a strict set of policies.

University of Arizona Museum of Art interim director on painting's return: 'It was a really special moment'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 4, 2022

A painting that was stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art 37 years ago has been returned, restored and will be put back on display in the museum from Oct. 8-20.

Ducey: I-17 Improvement Project is 'critical for Arizona drivers and our state's economy'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 3, 2022

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently began construction on the long-planned Interstate 17 Improvement Project in Phoenix from Anthem Way to Sunset Point.

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CBO announces $420 billion for loan forgiveness, supported by Kelly, that WSJ calls 'an unprecedented act of peacetime fiscal recklessness'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 28, 2022

The Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan group, has estimated that federal government will spend $420 billion on the student loan forgiveness plan authorized by President Joe Biden and supported by U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

Ducey says CBP chief should 'spend less time spinning for Biden'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 27, 2022

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus accused Republican governors of "lying to immigrants" and promising them free bus rides to places like New York, Washington, D.C., and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey responded by criticizing Magnus and other federal officials.

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Gallego: 'Sky Harbor is proving that integrating sustainability can be cost-effective and improve the customer experience'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 27, 2022

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has received a Level 4 “Transformation" rating for 2021 by the Airport Council International's Airport Carbon Accreditation Program (ACA), which makes Sky Harbor the only airport in the U.S. currently with the Transformation certification for absolute emissions reductions.

Arizona governor shares concerns about Republican Party: 'Candidates are more defined by their attitudes than the policies they propose'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 26, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey expressed his feelings about the direction of the Republican Party Sept. 20 during a speech as part of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's, "A Time for Choosing," speaker series.

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Ducey: 'Arizona’s rich Hispanic heritage is woven into the fabric of our state'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 25, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month in the state to celebrate the contributions and culture of the state’s residents with Hispanic lineage.

University of Arizona 'honored' to be first school selected to partner with US Space Command

By Sam Jackson | Sep 24, 2022

United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) has chosen the University of Arizona as the first member of its new Academic Engagement Enterprise (AEE), which aims to improve and increase research and innovation, as well as train future workers in fields related to space and national security.

Southern border arrests reach record 2 million: 'Democrats would rather audit Americans than secure the border'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 23, 2022

The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) shows that there are now 8,000 migrant encounters each day, with 2,000,000 arrests this year alone. Yet despite calls for more border agents, Democrats like Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly have voted to hire massive numbers of new IRS agents.

Arizona's income lower than US median; Linda McMahon blames Biden's spending: 'Gasoline is up 55% since Biden took office'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 22, 2022

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Americans have been faced with “flat or declining” income in the past two years, prompting claims from Linda McMahon, of the board at the America First Policy Institute, that government spending has contributed to inflation, while states such as Arizona remain below the national median income.

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Lake: Hobbs is trying to 'run out the clock on the people of Arizona' by refusing to debate

By Sam Jackson | Sep 20, 2022

Arizona Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs announced Sept. 11 that she would not debate Republican opponent Kari Lake, refusing to do so until changes were made to the debate process.