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New Emails Show ADE Delayed ESA Audit Talks for Months
Auditor General sought meetings since January; ADE cited workload and did not engage until lawmakers intervened.
Oct 30
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Rachel Mitchell Fights Free-Speech Law That Could Put Her on the Stand
After a judge ruled that her office may have prosecuted Gaza-war protesters for their views, the Maricopa County attorney is trying to dismantle…
Oct 28
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How Stupid Is This? Howard Lutnick’s War on the Grand Canyon’s Mules
Buried in USPS records is proof that the mules carrying mail into Supai are still working — even as Washington’s trade czar calls them obsolete.
Oct 23
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Cochise Signs Border Drone Deal With No Public Oversight
The Canadian-led border program mirrors Trump’s drone executive order, but lacks policy, cost, or public disclosure.
Oct 21
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Sedona’s Final Verdict
A new HR report confirms former Mayor Scott Jablow harassed Police Chief Stephanie Foley — and that the chaos he warned of was his own creation.
Oct 16
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How Sedona’s Mayor Lost His War on City Hall
Sedona’s mayor waged a year-long battle with his own police chief and city manager. The complaints, memos, and votes show how it ended—with her still in…
Oct 9
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Elections, Lawsuits, and a $150K Public Salary
Swoboda now earns $150K in a taxpayer-funded role advising on election policy — while co-leading a lawsuit that could limit ballot access for U.S…
Oct 2
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September 2025
Arizona Starts FY26 With Less to Spend
Revenues are falling short as JLBC’s new report shows corporate taxes collapsing and consumer confidence slipping — leaving lawmakers less room to…
Sep 30
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Free Speech for Me, Not for Thee
Trump tried to muzzle Jimmy Kimmel, Rubio threatened critics of Charlie Kirk, and Arizona leaders bury records until you sue. Power always fears…
Sep 25
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Where Arizona’s ESA Dollars Really Go
Two of Arizona’s top three recipients are private religious institutions collecting millions in public funds.
Sep 23
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Schools tied to Trump rallies and COVID protests are cashing in on vouchers
Dream City Christian and Tipping Point Academy have more than doubled their taxpayer funding since universal ESA expansion.
Sep 18
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Senators Cash In, Skip Out On A Lot of Work
Arizona senators made thousands in per diem, travel and gas money — even as floor attendance lagged.
Sep 16
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