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Arizona Lawmaker Wants to End Suspensions for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 18, 2018

“We’re talking about kids who are barely out of diapers, and many of them are just mimicking the environment they grew up in.”

Arizona’s Anti-Trump Senators McCain, Flake Become Defenders of the Media

Arizona’s Anti-Trump Senators McCain, Flake Become Defenders of the Media

By Ray SternJanuary 17, 2018

If not for Trump’s “alternative facts,” these politicians heaping praise on truth and an unfettered press would seem like fodder for a Saturday Night Live skit.

Legislator Jay Lawrence: ‘I am Not a Racist’ … Some Countries Are ‘Shitholes’

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 16, 2018

“They bathe and get their water and defecate in the same places … I have no problem with referring to those kinds of places as hellholes,” Lawrence said.

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Republican Moses Sanchez Running for Phoenix Mayor to Change ‘Status Quo’

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 16, 2018

“The political establishment and special interests are only looking out for themselves and they don’t want to see an outsider elected to leadership,” Sanchez said.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Legalize Needle Exchanges In Arizona

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Legalize Needle Exchanges In Arizona

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 15, 2018

Supporters say “it’s a way to get people into treatment.” But foes like Bill Montgomery liken it to “a free-case-of-beer-a-month program for alcoholics.”

Scottsdale Legislator Jay Lawrence Agrees With Trump about ‘Shithole’ Countries

Scottsdale Legislator Jay Lawrence Agrees With Trump about ‘Shithole’ Countries

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 12, 2018

State Representative Jay Lawrence, a Republican from Scottsdale, commented on Facebook, “Trump’s reference to certain places in the world was accurate.”

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Representative Bob Thorpe Is Worried That The Youths Are Converting To Socialism

Representative Bob Thorpe Is Worried That The Youths Are Converting To Socialism

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 12, 2018

Thorpe wants to designate “American free-market capitalism” as the state’s official political-economic system.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Senate Candidate Kelli Ward’s Many Ties to Steve Bannon

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Senate Candidate Kelli Ward’s Many Ties to Steve Bannon

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 11, 2018

It’s mind-bending to watch fringe candidate Kelli Ward distance herself from Bannon. Her Senate campaign was closely aligned with Bannon and Breitbart.

Phoenix City Council Moves Toward Enacting Sexual Harassment Policy for Officials

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 11, 2018

“The city of Phoenix needs a way to handle harassment complaints when the accused is an elected official,” Councilwoman Kate Gallego said in a statement.

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Here’s Who Officially Qualified for a Shot at Trent Franks’ Seat

Here’s Who Officially Qualified for a Shot at Trent Franks’ Seat

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 11, 2018

The list includes 13 Republicans and three Democrats.

Arizona Lawmaker Takes On  ‘Dirty Money’ Establishment — Again

Arizona Lawmaker Takes On ‘Dirty Money’ Establishment — Again

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 9, 2018

“Some entity from out of state can come in and overwhelm the people who are running for office at the local level.”

Five Main Takeaways From Ducey’s State of the State

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 8, 2018

Women and education are good; opioids, prisons and regulations are bad

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City Cleanses Roosevelt Street Site After Clearing Out Homeless Camp

City Cleanses Roosevelt Street Site After Clearing Out Homeless Camp

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 5, 2018

The camp was next to high-end apartment buildings that rent for $1,200 a month and underneath an art installation, “Shadow Play.”

Will Arizona Attorney General Follow Washington’s Lead, Take Action Against Motel 6?

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 4, 2018

Here’s what’s we know so far.

Washington Attorney General Sues Motel 6 for Sharing Guest Information With ICE

Washington Attorney General Sues Motel 6 for Sharing Guest Information With ICE

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 3, 2018

Investigation was spurred by New Times reporting. “It was not isolated to two hotels in Phoenix, not by a long shot,” AG says.

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Sex, Drugs, and Prairie Dogs: Arizona Releases Reports on Harassment, Other Complaints at State Agencies

By Ray SternJanuary 3, 2018

The state has paid out almost $2 million in taxpayer money to settle charges at Arizona agencies

Endorsed by Arpaio: The 9 Most Insane Parts of Steven Seagal’s Novel

Endorsed by Arpaio: The 9 Most Insane Parts of Steven Seagal’s Novel

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 3, 2018

Arpaio wants you to know that he’s very busy, he’s got a lot on his plate, and he’s not retired. Instead, he’s spending his time endorsing books like this.

How to Make Your Voice Heard at the Arizona Legislature This Year

By Antonia Noori FarzanJanuary 2, 2018

Make this your year to let your elected officials know what you think.

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Feds Say Phoenix Men Wanted to Sell Honeywell Secrets to Cartels; Now One Is Dead

Feds Say Phoenix Men Wanted to Sell Honeywell Secrets to Cartels; Now One Is Dead

By Sean HolstegeJanuary 1, 2018

Family and friends have been spreading all kinds of theories about how Robert Jeremy Miller died but there remain more questions than hard facts.

Joe Arpaio Wrote the Foreword to a Bonkers Novel by Steven Seagal

Joe Arpaio Wrote the Foreword to a Bonkers Novel by Steven Seagal

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 29, 2017

The novel is unlike any other book we’ve read, and not in a good way. Arpaio hasn’t read it yet.

Controversial Prisoner Re-Entry Center Won’t Relocate in South Phoenix

By Antonia Noori FarzanDecember 28, 2017

The proposed move was met with protests.

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Why Self-Driving Vehicles Are a Rare Sight on Metro Phoenix Freeways

Why Self-Driving Vehicles Are a Rare Sight on Metro Phoenix Freeways

By Ray SternDecember 28, 2017

Autonomous vehicles may find freeway driving less complex, but the risk level goes up at high speeds .

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