Did the county recorder reject thousands of legitimate ballots?
The rate of ballots rejected for bad signatures jumped, and MAGA Recorder Justin Heap’s new processes might be to blame.
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How Arizona’s lawmakers voted on releasing the Epstein files
Turns out no one wanted to be on record as protecting a notorious pedophile and sex offender.
Epstein files billboard pops up in Andy Biggs’ district ahead of vote
Rep. Andy Biggs was for releasing the Epstein files and then against it. With the pressure on, he’s back on the bandwagon.
Phoenix homelessness is set to surge thanks to Trump, experts say
Due to Trump cuts, “the whole country is bracing for the biggest humanitarian crisis you’ve ever seen,” one expert says.
Phoenix pastor says church shouldn’t help ‘single mother whores’
It’s probably not even the most objectionable thing Steven Anderson has said this week.
Arizona Rep. Ansari trolls House speaker for covering up Epstein files
Rep. Yassamin Ansari recreated a classic meme while sitting outside the office of the Republican Speaker of the House.
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2 Phoenix politicians among top 25 young Democrats to watch
Arizona isn’t exactly overflowing with Democrats, but these two young legislators have earned national attention.
What is Prop. 409? The Maricopa County ballot measure explained
Valley voters are being asked to approve the measure in an all-mail election. Here’s what it’s about.
With SNAP in limbo, low-income Arizonans worry about their next meal
Times were tough even when SNAP funds were flowing, “Sometimes it can only mean a cup of potatoes for a meal.”
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Arizona does not follow daylight saving time. Why?
Save daylight? Are we running out of it?
Biggs backs Trump wrecking the White House to build a garish ballroom
As he runs for governor, Andy Biggs isn’t passing up chances to suck up to Donald Trump.
Marana residents decry possibility of new ICE detention center in town
Arizona, under Gov. Katie Hobbs, sold an empty Marana prison to a private prison group earlier this year.
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Fixing Arizona’s housing crisis could create 126K jobs, study says
An Arizona think tank says the math is simple: Make housing affordable, and the economy reaps benefits. But how to do it?
Tempe faces call to remove AI cameras that track where you’ve been
Tempe has a deal with Flock Safety, whose license plate cameras feed a national database that ICE has sometimes accessed.
Gallego trolls ex-Cardinals kicker for wearing flak jacket at border
Jay Feely, who is running for Congress as a Republican, posted a video covered military gear. “You poser,” Gallego wrote.
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Pissed seniors talk to AG about ‘outrageous’ APS rate hike proposal
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes held a town hall to “gin up awareness” about the proposed 14% increase in energy costs.
The 15 best signs we saw at the Arizona Capitol ‘No Kings’ protest
A good sign catches the eye. A great one makes you laugh. These are our favorites from Saturday.
Phoenix ‘No Kings’ protest: When, where, what to know
The weather is cooling down, and the mass protests are gearing back up.
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Another Arizona Republican keeps retweeting bigoted anti-Muslim posts
GOP State Rep. Joseph Chaplik, who is mulling a Congressional bid, keeps amplifying Islamophobic social media content.
Trump is using a Mesa airport to deport people to Africa
ICE Air Operations uses Mesa Gateway as headquarters for controversial third-country removals.
He’s Tucson’s ‘mushroom man.’ The feds may deport him over paperwork
Hernan Castro has a big following among Arizona mushroom enthusiasts. He’s been in federal lockup since late May.
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‘People will die’: Ansari rips GOP for shutdown’s health care effects
The Democratic congresswoman warned about severe consequences if Republicans don’t restore health care benefits they cut.