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Arizona Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

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Congressional Oversight Committee Demands Audit Documents From Cyber Ninjas

By Josh Kelety
Jul 14, 2021

The Democratic lawmakers expressed concern in a letter that the audit is an effort to "promote baseless conspiracy theories."
Donald Trump Is on His Way to Phoenix Very Soon

By Josh Kelety
Jul 9, 2021

The rally will be held on July 24 at the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix.
Referendums Filed to Repeal Ducey's Flat Tax, Anti-Prop 208 Legislation

By Josh Kelety
Jul 2, 2021

The backers of Proposition 208 want to overturn the flat tax system that Arizona lawmakers approved.
Karen Fann Agreed to Make $20K 'Contribution' to Arizona Rangers for Audit Security, Docs Show

By Ray Stern
Jun 23, 2021

The word "compensation" is crossed out and above that, the word "contribution" is written in hand.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is Running for U.S. Senate

By Josh Kelety
Jun 10, 2021

Mark Brnovich needs to win over Republican primary voters before going up against Mark Kelly.
How OAN Works Hand in Glove With Arizona Republicans on the Election Audit

By Josh Kelety
Jun 7, 2021

Observers say that Fox News calling Arizona early for Joe Biden burned many conservative viewers.
Arizona Senate President Karen Fann to Constituent About Audit: 'Biden Won'

By Josh Kelety
Jun 4, 2021

In a private email with a constituent, Senate President Karen Fann said that Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Where to Go Tonight for June's First Friday in Downtown Phoenix

By Lynn Trimble
Jun 4, 2021

Time to brave the heat and check out what's going at First Friday in downtown Phoenix.
Kari Lake Sidesteps Her Right-Wing History in Announcing Bid for Governor

By Josh Kelety
Jun 2, 2021

The former longtime news anchor didn't mention her tendency to promote right-wing conspiracy theories.
GOP Reps. Gaetz, Greene Praise Arizona Election Audit at Mesa Rally

By Josh Kelety
May 22, 2021

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called Speaker Nancy Pelosi "Speaker mask hole."
Maricopa County Officials Tell Republican Lawmakers to End 'Sham' Audit

By Josh Kelety
May 17, 2021

Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Jack Sellers said the audit was a "grift."
Georgia Politician Stacey Abrams Is Coming to Speak in Mesa

By Jennifer Goldberg
May 17, 2021

And it's sure to be a hot ticket.
Arizona Ballot Audit Plan Could Intimidate Minority Voters, Feds Say

By Ray Stern
May 7, 2021

Intimidating minority voters can potentially "implicate the anti-intimidation prohibitions of the Voting Rights Act."
Will Allister Adel Prosecute Abortion Doctors Under New Law? She Won't Say

By Josh Kelety
May 4, 2021

Attorney Allister Adel has previously issued statements stressing that she wouldn't prosecute women "for their health care choices."
The Arizona Rangers Are Raising Big Money Off Arizona's Ballot Audit

By Ray Stern
Apr 29, 2021

A colonel with the group would not say who hired the Rangers.
The Man Who Hangs His Political Disdain High Above Phoenix Freeways

By Robrt L. Pela
Apr 23, 2021

You may have seen his anti-Trump signs on your daily commute.
Librarians, Firefighters Can Now Light Up as City Pot Policies Adapt Post-207

By Erasmus Baxter
Apr 19, 2021

It may still be worth getting a med card.
Arizona's Democratic Senators Diverge on Votes for $15 Minimum Wage Hike

By Josh Kelety
Mar 5, 2021

Sinema's vote quickly drew the ire of progressive Arizonans, while Kelly's vote garnered praise.
Committee Chair Kills GOP Lawmaker's Ethics Complaint Against 42 Democrats

By Josh Kelety
Feb 19, 2021

Chair of the House Ethics Committee Beck Nutt wrote in a letter that the committee isn't an "arena for waging political contests."
Congressman Andy Biggs Coordinated Efforts With Mark Finchem Before Capitol Riot

By Josh Kelety
Feb 18, 2021

Congressman Andy Biggs coordinated with Arizona state Representative Mark Finchem on an "alternate slate" of electors.