Judge rejects Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's bid to undo 1st Amendment protections, per Taylor Seely. Ruling is a win for pro-Palestinian protesters at ASU whom her office criminally charged in 2024. Mitchell says she'll appeal. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Armed, off-duty Phoenix police officer was involved in altercation at student-led ICE protest outside high school that resulted in arrest of teenage girl, per police report. His goal was to "get all these kids in jail." www.12news.com/article/news...
If you missed Sunday Square Off this weekend, watch here to learn about my new book, "Murder in the Fourth Estate: The Assassination of Investigative Journalist Don Bolles." Thanks to @brahmresnik.bsky.social for having me on. Pre-order your copy today! www.12news.com/video/news/p...
Worth your time: How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran, per @nytimes.com (Read free without a subscription) www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/u...
Turning Point USA bringing President Trump back to Phoenix 4/17 at Turning Point-aligned megachurch.
Arizona mayor reveals details on controversial ICE detention center after D.C. meeting
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NOTED Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales of Tucson urges Gov. Hobbs to veto repeal of Chavez holiday (Hobbs' spox says she'll sign it). Per KJZZ: "Gonzales, a former farmworker, wore her mother’s old cotton-picking gloves on Senate floor when she tried & failed to convince Republicans to rename the holiday."
TODAY Mayor of Surprise AZ, Kevin Sortor, holds 3:30pm newser at City Hall to discuss results of this meeting 3/19 on ICE detention facility in the city. Meeting came 2 wks after Noem fired, 5 days before Mullin confirmed.
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🔽Danny Seiden, leader of AZ's largest business trade group, on why Trump could take AZ's side in battle over Colorado River water.
▶️Fallout over Fontes OK'ing "Arizona Independent Party" name, unprecedented politicking in SRP elex w Stacy Pearson & Tyler Montague.
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BREAKING Arizona's Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes "Charlie Kirk Loop 202 Freeway." She has now vetoed both Charlie Kirk-related bills passed by GOP this session.
Arizona's Gov. Katie Hobbs lawyers up with top-tier firm for potential legal battle over Colorado River rights. ASU
Water Law Prof Rhett Larson lays out challenges facing AZ. www.12news.com/article/news...
Gina Swoboda is running for Secretary of State in GOP primary.
This week City of PHX, AZ Leg & Phoenix Union HS District
will take steps to erase Cesar Chavez's name from state law & several sites. As that unfolds, this convo w @elviadiaz.bsky.social & artist Zarco Guerrero is worth watching. youtube.com/watch?v=5Fxq... #SundaySquareOff
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🔽Artist Zarco Guerrero & journalist @elviadiaz.bsky.social on how they're reckoning with the downfall of icon Cesar Chavez. News was a 'gut punch' but they have questions.
▶️Progressive Kai Newkirk on his plan to primary 4-term Democrat @RepGregStanton. #AZ04
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JUST IN Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego & City Council members will begin process at March 25 meeting to rename all city facilities that bear Cesar Chavez's name. There are several facilities, including park, community center, library & plaza across street from City Hall. This sign could come down first.
Cesar Chavez's name is embedded in Phoenix & Arizona. State's largest high school district will observe upcoming holiday 3/31 & make decision on Cesar Chavez High School name "as more information comes forward."
JUST IN Arizona won't recognize Cesar Chavez Day on 3/31, according to Gov. Katie Hobbs' spox. Comes affter United Farm Workers, union co-founded by labor & civil rights icon, cancelled celebrations amid "troubling allegations" that Chavez was involved in abuse of young women or minors.
Arizona's AG Kris Mayes files charges against Kalshi, days after largest online prediction platform sued to block her from enforcing state gambling statutes. www.12news.com/article/news...
Trump Admin's 2020 election investigation in AZ: Serious or just for show? w @beckerdavidj.bsky.social #SundaySquareOff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbJO...
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▶️Do AZ Republicans really want to talk about '20 in '26?
▶️Why Schweikert got knives out for Biggs. #AZGOV
▶️Will @GovernorHobbs veto Kirk Freeway?
🔽w Tony Cani & Barrett Marson www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaaI...
Children at north Phoenix mosque attacked while finishing Ramadan prayers
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🔽Fmr AZ health director Will Humble on 'Right to Refuse' ballot referral that bans vax mandates & more. Would it reverse falling vax rates, as sponsor claims? November vote possible. #HCR2056
▶️DHS after Noem, Iran war impact on AZ R's/D's w Christine Jones & Roy Herrera.
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JUST IN Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes #SB1439 that would have created a special license plate, with $17 of the $25 fee being funneled to Turning Point USA.
Data center tax breaks cost Phoenix residents millions, city audit says www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Top Republican elections official accused Maricopa County Board of anti-GOP bias. There was one problem with his claim: He had evidence in hand to refute it. www.12news.com/article/news...
I celebrated Read Across America Day today with Mrs. Carter's 6th grade class at Capitol Elementary School in Phoenix. We had a thoughtful conversation about the book "Chrysanthemum," the teacher who made a huge difference in my young life, whether I have rizz & plenty more.
'I find them just to be aggressive, bullying assholes':
AZ SoS candidate & former AZGOP chair Gina Swoboda unplugged in interview w @arizonaagenda.bsky.social.
www.arizonaagenda.com/p/q-a-gina-b...
'Lest we forget': Mural at Phoenix church remembers the life of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old's lynching in 1955 was a spark for the modern civil rights movement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLoa...
'Lest we forget': Mural at Phoenix church remembers the life of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old's lynching in 1955 was a spark for the modern civil rights movement.
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'I'm a cat, everybody': Identity issues in the Senate. A 17-hour vote-a-thon in the House. Ray Stern of AZ Rep & KJZZ's Wayne Schutsky break down a wild week at the AZ Capitol. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ-P...
