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Arizona Sen. Sinema agrees with Mayorkas, says it’s on Congress to reform border, immigration laws

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Thursday agreed with Alejandro Mayorkas that it was up to Congress to reform border, immigration laws.
3 days ago
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Kevin Stone

Supt. Horne says crank call ‘idiocy’ won’t derail Arizona hotline for parent complaints

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said bogus reports won’t sidetrack the hotline he created to field parent complaints about lesson material.
5 days ago
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Griselda Zetino

Arizona parents can report ‘inappropriate lessons’ in school through new hotline

The Arizona Department of Education has a new hotline for parents to call when they think their children are being taught "inappropriate lessons” in school.
19 days ago
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MCSO’s Penzone believes employee scanning machines at jails will be ‘legacy moment’ for agency

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone is prepared for the installation of machines to detect drugs and other contraband on employees at jails to be a defining moment for the agency.
25 days ago
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Maricopa County’s Hickman frustrated with Brnovich, suppression of election report

Maricopa County's Clint Hickman voiced his displeasure with Mark Brnovich over the suppression of the election report.
1 month ago
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Mayor Kate Gallego: Phoenix ‘ready to shine’ for Super Bowl LVII

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego believes her city was aptly prepared to help host the gargantuan event that is the Super Bowl.
1 month ago
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Danny Shapiro

Arizona AG Mayes warns that she will prosecute individuals who threaten election workers

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a warning Friday to anyone considering threatening election workers in the state.
2 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Maricopa County’s Clint Hickman on election threats: ‘It has to stop’

Clint Hickman, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, said he's sick and tired of threats aimed at elections workers who are just doing their jobs.
2 months ago
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Danny Shapiro

Arizona Chamber of Commerce president says Super Bowl could bring state up to $1 billion

Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, projects the state to strongly benefit from the Super Bowl.
2 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Phoenix construction industry hungry for workers, experience not required

Direct experience isn't necessary to build a career in the local construction industry, which is dealing with a worker shortage.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema remains steadfast in choice to not eliminate filibuster

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona isn't backing down from her decision to not eliminate the Senate filibuster, even going as far as high-fiving a colleague earlier this week who also was against the reform.
2 months ago
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Arizona Senate president on school voucher repeal: ‘Not going to happen’

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said the Legislature won't let Gov. Katie Hobbs roll back the state's universal school voucher program.
2 months ago
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Arizona House Speaker Toma sees some common ground with Gov. Hobbs, Democrats

The leader of Arizona's House Republicans says he sees some common ground with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, but differences remain.
2 months ago
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Arizona schools chief Horne hoping to use past experience working with Democratic governor

Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is hoping his past experience with a Democratic governor will translate well in his second stint.
2 months ago
J.J. Watt of the Arizona Cardinals acknowledges the crowd after his final NFL game, a loss to the S...
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Ron Wolfley says Cardinals will miss J.J. Watt ‘in a big, big way’

The Arizona Cardinals are losing a potent force on and off the field with the retirement of J.J. Watt, team radio analyst and host Ron Wolfley says.
3 months ago
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No deadline set for completion of Maricopa County election investigation

The investigation into Election Day tabulation issues in Maricopa County will "take the time that it needs to get to the bottom of it," Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said.
3 months ago
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Arizona Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani sticking with Kevin McCarthy for speaker

While his party's standoff over the next House speaker drags on, GOP Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani of Arizona is standing behind Kevin McCarthy.
3 months ago
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Outgoing DPS Director Col. Silbert says expectations of law enforcement are ‘unrealistic’

The outgoing director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety said he believes expectations of law enforcement responsibilities have become "unrealistic" and given officers an "impossible task."
3 months ago
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Democrat Kris Mayes plans to investigate fake GOP electors as Arizona attorney general

Kris Mayes plans to investigate the effort by a slate of GOP electors to falsely declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona.
3 months ago
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Kevin Stone

After training in Arizona, team ready for daring global parachute expedition

Members of an expedition aiming to complete seven parachute jumps on seven continents in seven days next month trained for their daring adventure in Arizona.
3 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema explains details of bipartisan immigration bill

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said that extending Title 42 is a key component for implementing wide-ranging changes to the nation's immigration laws.
3 months ago
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Ducey believes rise to governor of Arizona, 8-year stint a testament to execution of plan

Doug Ducey believes he was able to become governor of Arizona and retain the position because he built and executed the plan he envisioned for the state.
3 months ago
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Q&A with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on microchips, border, transition of power

As his days in office dwindle, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said he'd like to see continuity in at least two areas - the growth of the semiconductor industry and border security.
3 months ago
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey points finger at Legislature for holdup on school funding

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said it’s “on the Legislature” that he hasn’t called a special session to address a school spending cap on funds that already have been allocated.
3 months ago
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Kevin Stone

With TSMC, Intel investing billions, chips could be Arizona’s sixth C

Investments by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Intel have made Arizona "the premier state for semiconductors."
3 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

Maricopa County recorder proposing ways to speed up vote count

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he planning to propose changes to Arizona election laws that would speed up the vote count.
4 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert says cure for diabetes could help national debt crisis

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said Friday he believes the biggest thing that could relieve national debt is the cure for diabetes.
4 months ago
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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema pushing for Title 42 solutions as deadline nears

Kyrsten Sinema wants solutions for Title 42, the COVID-related border policy that limited asylum-seekers’ entry to the United States set to end Dec. 21.
4 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Maricopa County board chairman encourages legal challenges to election

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said he welcomes legal challenges to the 2022 general election results and will abide by any court rulings.
4 months ago
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Ron Wolfley dismisses notion of QB controversy for Arizona Cardinals

Is there a quarterback controversy brewing for the Arizona Cardinals? Radio analyst and host Ron Wolfley says no.
4 months ago