Tuesday marks eight years since Sen. John McCain’s passing
On Aug. 25, 2018, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), whose 35-year political career took him to the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, died at the age of 81.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs signs Farmworkers Day proclamation
Gov. Katie Hobbs has proclaimed Aug. 22 as Farmworkers Day in Arizona, marking 60 years since the organization that became the United Farm Workers was founded.
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Rep. Andy Biggs faces criticism over past decisions
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the Republican candidate for Arizona governor, is facing criticism over decisions he made while in office involving child protection and the Colorado City Marshal’s Office.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez to participate in debate
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will be facing off against Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) in the debate happening next Wednesday.
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ACLU drops case against Prop 314
Section 5 of Prop 314 would give state and local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border.
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Locals in Yuma react to dealing with less SNAP benefits
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced earlier this week over 400,000 Arizonans are receiving less SNAP benefits in the past year.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs names former Mesa mayor as running mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) announced former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her pick for Lt. Governor.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and water policy expert weigh in on Colorado River crisis
The Bureau of Reclamation has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for new guidelines governing Colorado River operations.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva highlights threats facing DACA recipients
In a press release, the press conference highlighted a “growing number of longtime DACA recipients and Dreamers facing deportation despite pursuing legal pathways to remain in the United States.”
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Gov. Katie Hobbs announces $1 billion in medical debt erased for Arizonans
The press conference is to announce that more than $1 billion in medical debt for Arizonans has been erased, according to a press release.
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Sen. Mark Kelly on ongoing war with Iran, midterm elections and Bill Pulte
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing war with Iran, midterm elections and Bill Pulte handing the DNI role to Jay Clayton.
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Major proposed water cuts for Arizona and California
In a press release, FEIS included a “range of possible reductions to the Lower Basin, including Arizona, but does not include the specific reductions that Arizona and other Lower Basin states will take in the next two years.”
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Gov. Katie Hobbs rejects debate with Rep. Andy Biggs
Gov. Hobbs’ campaign manager, Nicole DeMont, shared that face-to-face engagement is more important than a “stage designed for short soundbites and political theater.”
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Two people with Yuma County ties rumored to be on Gov. Katie Hobbs’ short list of running mates
According to a post on X from Goodyear City Councilman Trey Terry earlier this week, the two names mentioned are Arizona Democratic Party chair Charlene Fernandez and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who was born in Somerton.
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Rep. Andy Biggs selects former State Sen. Sine Kerr as running mate
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has selected former State Sen. Sine Kerr (R-District 25) as the GOP nominee for Lt. Governor.
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Andy Biggs and Katie Hobbs search for running mates
With the governor’s race now underway, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) have to make a decision on who to nominate for Lt. Governor, and there are some local names swirling around.
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USDA secretary announces livestock imports from Mexico will resume in 30 days
Rollins credited the federal and local response, announcing the USDA will invest $25 million in a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona in an effort to combat the parasite that is capable of killing cattle and other livestock.
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‘Biggs Costs Tour’ comes to Yuma
Yuma County Supervisor Tony Reyes and Arizona Democratic Party chair Charlene Fernandez spoke during the tour and denounced Rep. Biggs, who is the Republican candidate for Arizona governor, in what they say is his cost-hiking agenda.
Continue Reading Arizona physicians worried about Rep. Andy Biggs’ stance on healthcare
With Rep. Andy Biggs’ (R-Ariz.) getting the Republican nomination for governor, Arizona physicians say they’re concerned about his stance on healthcare and how it could impact the state.
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Superintendent Tom Horne responds to Kimberly Yee’s projected win
Superintendent Tom Horne has issued a statement regarding Kimberly Yee projected to win the GOP primary for Arizona Superintendent of Schools.
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