At least $7.2 million in taxpayer funds has been spent on LEGOs through Arizona's school voucher program, new public records obtained by 12News show 12News uncovered the spending -- including one family spending $30,000 on LEGOs -- after suing Superintendent Horne and Treasurer Yee to obtain ESA public records.

This is Arizona, but the concept will carry over to every state with a private school voucher system. Robbing the taxpayer and cutting funds to public schools, in order for families to buy collector edition toys.

#LEGO #AZpol #education #vouchers

As a small business owner, I know how hard families work to get ahead.

Como pequeño empresario, sé lo duro que trabajan las familias para salir adelante.

#LD27 #azsenate #azpol

Arizona Dem AG blasted for 'dangerous' claim residents can shoot ICE agents under state laws Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says ICE agents could be shot under stand-your-ground law if they can't be identified as law enforcement officers.

"’…recipe for disaster…masked…officers w/…little identification,’ [AZ AG] Mayes explained.

‘We have…stand-your-ground law…says if you…believe your life is in danger…in your house or your car or…property, that you can defend…w/lethal force,’”

#USpol #AZpol #ice #CastleDoctrine #StandYourGround #syg

Key elections to watch in Arizona for 2026 Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is running again, and there's a crowded field on the Republican side. Whitney Clark looks at some of the biggest races. #politics #election #gubernatorial #arizona #azleg #azpol For more Local News from KPHO: For more YouTube Content:

Key elections to watch in Arizona for 2026

Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is running again, and there's a crowded field on the Republican side. Whitney Clark looks at some of the biggest races. #politics #election #gubernatorial #arizona #azleg #azpol For more Local News from KPHO: For more…

Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity to be sentenced for using forged signatures A former Republican lawmaker who questioned the integrity of Arizona’s elections and served as a leader for the conservative group Turning Point Action is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday for using n...

“Austin Smith, 30, pleaded guilty in mid-November to charges of attempted fraudulent schemes & practices, & illegal signing of election petitions.”
#demsec #AZpol #fraud
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#Maddow #MSNow #Arizona #AzPol #Delaware #Rutgers #Denver

An amusing exchange between @gallego.senate.gov and a MAGA diehard on Twitter, regarding the Indiana redistricting mess... #azpol #inpol #MAGAFail

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Tomorrow starts the mass blackout, so I started the Arizona Pro-Democracy Owned Business Community Facebook group today.

Time to actively support local businesses that stand for democracy.

➡️ Join the AZ community: www.facebook.com/groups/arizo...

#AZPol #ProDemocracy #ShopLocal #AZBiz

Arizona this week: rallies, mutual aid, volunteer ops—and how to press Congress to seat Adelita Grijalva. Fast reads, direct RSVPs, zero fluff. Read + share: open.substack.com/pub/azadvoca...

#Arizona #AZPol #Democracy #MutualAid

Mike Johnson practices taxation without representation. #ArizonaState #Arizona #azpol #Glendale #Mesa #Yuma #Flagstaff #Winslow #Sacramento #CalState #LaSalle #Philadelphia @azhousedems.bsky.social #Boulder #PennSyate #NewHaven #Pittsburgh

#Phoenix #Yuma #ArizonaState #Glendale #AzPol

she could also stop complaining and get to the work of the people.

make sure all the people who’ve been detained by ICE in her district have attorneys, for example. that could be something she could do without being sworn in.

#ICE #AZ #AZpol

Thank you for the intel @peabodya.bsky.social

My fellow Arizonans! Katie Hobbs, once again, is a complete and total coward. #az #azpol

Head over to the 📰 news page on ruralAZaction.org to read our 2025 Legislative Session Recap! #azleg #azpol

Arizona Democrats Ditch Party Chair in Tumultuous, All-Night Showdown Key Points: Arizona Democratic Party members ousted Chair Robert Branscomb after months of controversy. The meeting was long and disorganized, resulting in frustration from many party members. A new chair will be elected at the party’s next meeting, though Branscomb can challenge his removal. The Arizona Democratic Party has removed Chair Robert Branscomb during a […]

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🗳️ #JOLPOL proudly endorses @danielforaz.bsky.social Hernandez for #AZ07 #Arizona #Primary #Election! He is a true champion for #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty with a proven record of supporting #healthcare (esp. #Medicaid & #CHIP) & #food access. #GOTV #VOTE by Tuesday 7/15. #AZpol ⚖️

@captmarkkelly.bsky.social:

“Selling [public lands] off to fund Trump’s tax giveaways to billionaires is reckless and wrong. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good— lost forever to public use and conservation.”

The Senate’s bill puts > 2 million acres in Arizona at risk of sale.

#azpol

One affluent Gilbert family tried to use ESA voucher funds for a $16,170 cello until state Schools Chief Tom Horne's office stopped it Horne, a voucher supporter, tells 12News the best way to protect Empowerment Scholarships is to root out fraud, but far-right conservatives are gunning for his job.

Well, vouchers are going great for the "affluent" in Arizona. #azpol

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Oro Valley police officers call for better pay The Oro Valley Fraternal Order of Police and Oro Valley Police Officers Association are trying to negotiate better pay and benefits for local police officers.

Oro Valley officers say this is the first time the town has pushed back this hard. There have been missed deadlines, stalled talks, and low pay compared to nearby cities. If leadership won’t show up to negotiate, who’s failing public safety?

#OroValley #AZpol #Accountability

A host of Dem legislators need to hustle down there and make some #goodtrouble. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @booker.senate.gov @captmarkkelly.bsky.social @gallego.senate.gov #AzPol

“It's been the hardest time of my business career.”

Trump’s tariff chaos has small business owners scrambling to keep up. He’s hurting Main Street each day his trade war continues. #AZPol

Arizona’s House has passed two Bitcoin reserve bills, SB 1025 and SB 1373, now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature. SB 1373 establishes a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund managed by the state treasurer, allowing up to 10% of the fund to be invested annually in Bitcoin and other digital assets, with lending permitted if no additional risk is incurred. SB 1025 authorizes the state treasurer and retirement systems to invest up to 10% of available funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets.

The house in #Arizona just passed bills to allow up to 10% of the state's treasury (including retirement funds for teachers, firemen, etc) to be "invested" in cryptocurrency. This gives Arizona the dubious distinction of being more fiscally irresponsible […]

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As has been reported, the Democratic leadership is busy stopping any meaningful change within its organization, and it is not only happening on the national level, it is also happening at the state level

source: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjro4axU/

#Arizona […]

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Of course Alex Klondike Bar from Arizona #LD3 lies about having the party chair’s endorsement (see text in ad)

😂😂😂

Again, sorry this journo doesn’t cross-post here 🙄

#arizona #azpol

Please join Senator Ruben Gallego for his first annual Juntos PAC retreat weekend featuring guest speakers Marc Andreessen Co-Founder & General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz Matthew Yglesias Political Journalist, Slow Boring Friday, March 21 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 L'Auberge de Sedona * Sedona, Arizona Suggested contribution: $5,000 Questions? Please contact Taylor Hennings at taylor@taylorhennings.com

Democratic Senator #RubenGallego (#Arizona) did a $5,000 a plate dinner with broligarch /Nerd Reich billionaire #MarcAndreessen at the same time as #AOC and #BernieSanders were doing their recent rally in #Tucson.

The US Congress has been captured by the […]

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#AZpol
#Tempe
#Arizona

AOC & Bernie NAILED THE ASSIGNMENT! 💅

‼️Andy Biggs wants to be Governor for only half the state. He won’t even talk to Independent voters.

If he wins the nom, he MUST BE REJECTED

(And I’m not impressed Hobbs, but I’m not stupid)

‼️If you do sneak in, message me + community will help share‼️

#BiggsTownHall #AndyBiggs

#AZ #AZgov #AZpol

If you’re not already, please give @azmirror.com and @jimsmall.bsky.social a follow!

Huge gratitude to you for sticking your neck out and sharing #townhall info

We’d love to read more if you have a write up on how folks got invited/criteria to see our own senator. 👀 Many thanks! #az #azpol

Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva dies at 77 after battle with lung cancer Tucson Democrat dedicated half-century of his life to public service. Grijalva made headlines in 2010 after call to boycott Arizona over passage of SB 1070.

‼️‼️‼️ SPECIAL ELECTION TIME‼️‼️‼️

Dems will have representation again!

#AZpol

Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva dies at 77 after battle with lung cancer.

Ohhh, this brings me so much joy. 🥹❤️👑

I knew I voted for the right candidate in #AZ01

A lot of you really effed this up for us with such a contested primary. May Marlene run again! 🥊💪🏼 #az #azpol