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Abe Hamadeh

Trump picks his man in crowded metro Phoenix House race

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 8, 2023

The former president backs Abe Hamadeh again. The first time came in 2022 when Hamadeh lost his campaign for statewide office.

Illustration of candidates in District 8

Clown car: Meet the extremists running for a House seat in the Valley

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 6, 2023

The candidates in the chaotic race for Arizona’s 8th District include a carpetbagger, a fake elector, a singer and even a Capitol rioter.

Kyrsten Sinema

Money pit: Kyrsten Sinema faces campaign cash questions, complaints

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 1, 2023

Questions about the Arizona senator’s donations, fundraising and spending keep coming.

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Hobbs endorses Arizona Abortion Access Act ballot measure

By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona MirrorNovember 30, 2023

Supporters need 383,923 signatures so the initiative makes it to Arizona voters next year. Gov. Katie Hobbs added hers on Tuesday.

Thelda Williams, Phoenix changemaker and three-time mayor, dies at 82

By Serena O'SullivanNovember 16, 2023

“Thelda Williams’ service to our city has touched and improved the lives of everyone who lives here.”

Protest over Gaza ceasefire ends in arrests at Mark Kelly’s Phoenix office

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 16, 2023

Activists demand that the Arizona senator call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Anywhere but Arizona: Kari Lake loves to campaign. Just not here

Anywhere but Arizona: Kari Lake loves to campaign. Just not here

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 14, 2023

Kari Lake wants to be the next U.S. Senator from Arizona. Yet she’s campaigning in Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Texas.

As death toll rises, 18 Arizona lawmakers call for ceasefire in Gaza

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 9, 2023

The Democrats condemned the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks but called for an end to the “crimes” of Israel’s response.

Phoenix Republican wants Democrat Hobbs to go bipartisan for booze

Phoenix Republican wants Democrat Hobbs to go bipartisan for booze

By Matt HennieOctober 27, 2023

Matt Gress wants to extend bar hours for the World Series – even at ones with drag, which he tried to criminalize earlier this year.

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‘You have a champion’: Hobbs makes history with Phoenix Pride appearance

By Matt HennieOctober 24, 2023

Gov. Katie Hobbs was “loud and clear” in her support of LGBTQ+ issues on Saturday as she joined the Phoenix Pride Festival.

Changing gas blend in Phoenix won’t drop prices, expert says

Changing gas blend in Phoenix won’t drop prices, expert says

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 18, 2023

Phoenix drivers and businesses have paid well above the national average for gasoline this year. A change isn’t coming anytime soon.

Phoenix clears more of the Zone but faces unforgiving court deadline

Phoenix clears more of the Zone but faces unforgiving court deadline

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 17, 2023

The city is contending with conflicting orders from two judges as it clears downtown homeless site. It’s asked one to define a campground as shelter.

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Kari Lake decries high prices as she launches Senate run in lap of luxury

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 11, 2023

The failed governor candidate is back, talking abortion, criminalizing homeless people, the border and fentanyl.

What you need to know about Maricopa County’s ballot-by-mail election

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 9, 2023

Here’s a rundown on how to register and cast your vote, and what’s on the ballot in Phoenix and nearly 30 other places.

Abortion-rights supporters launch push for Arizona ballot measure in 2024

By Serena O'SullivanOctober 4, 2023

“Y’all, a slight breeze and this whole tower that’s holding together even a small right to bodily autonomy in Arizona, it disappears.”

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Biden focuses on Arizona with new ad featuring Phoenix carpenter

Biden focuses on Arizona with new ad featuring Phoenix carpenter

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 4, 2023

The campaign commercial focuses on the economy through the words of Bill Ruiz: “I’ve never seen it this good.”

Kari Lake, Arizona’s never-ending nightmare, jumps into Senate race

Kari Lake, Arizona’s never-ending nightmare, jumps into Senate race

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 3, 2023

The grande dame of dumpster fire politics, Trump ally and sore loser of Arizona’s last election for governor filed to run in the 2024 race.

3 Arizona Democrats join 2 far-right Republicans to oust House speaker

By Serena O'SullivanOctober 3, 2023

Democrats Ruben Gallego, Raúl Grijalva and Greg Stanton joined far-right Republicans Andy Biggs and Eli Crane in historic vote.

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Sheriff Paul Penzone calls it quits, won’t run for reelection

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 2, 2023

The sheriff said the agency’s ongoing legal troubles played a role: “I’ll be damned if I’ll do three terms under federal court oversight.”

Biden honors McCain, denounces anti-democracy movement in Tempe visit

Biden honors McCain, denounces anti-democracy movement in Tempe visit

By TJ L'HeureuxSeptember 29, 2023

“By the way, I’m the guy who convinced him to run in Arizona as a Republican. Bless me, Father.”

Hobbs goes abroad to woo investors, celebrate new Taiwan trade office

By Juliette RihlSeptember 20, 2023

The governor dismissed growing concerns about the impact of booming Taiwanese investment in the state: ‘Arizonans are seeing the benefit.’

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Hobbs touts efforts expanding trauma therapy to 911 dispatchers

Hobbs touts efforts expanding trauma therapy to 911 dispatchers

By Cameron Arcand | Cronkite NewsAugust 31, 2023

Supporters of the new benefit hope it helps recruit, retain dispatchers as Phoenix faces a glut of job openings.

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