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Pro-illegal immigration activists operations are nonprofits finance by the wealthiest leftist donors in the nation. These nonprofits have similar goals: opening the border, abolishing immigration enforcement, and granting citizenship to illegal immigrants.
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OPINION: Scottsdale Unified School District under Dr. Menzel continues implementing the Multi Tiered System of Supports, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Response to Intervention, and Social Emotional Learning as enrollment declines, proficiency remains stagnant, and spending shifts from academics to support services. Parents cite weak academics, discipline issues, and leadership concerns as they leave the district.
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As the Sunshine probe continues, records show CEO Simon Kottoor—whose company donated heavily to @GovernorHobbs groups before receiving major DCS rate hikes—is linked to a Paradise Valley home valued near $10M. The case remains under investigation and fuels calls for transparency reforms.
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Arizona voters will decide HCR 2048, a constitutional amendment protecting ESA funds for children of military families from future confiscation. Supporters say it shields families from efforts to redirect ESA dollars and strengthens military‑family protections in Arizona.
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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws restricting male participation in female sports, ruling that “sex” refers to biological sex under federal regulations. Arizona legislative leaders and education officials praised the decision, citing its implications for Title IX and girls’ athletic opportunities.
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Arizona enacted HB 2720, raising penalties for those who pay for prostitution. The law makes most offenses a Class 6 felony with mandatory jail time and directs fines to victim‑support services. Supporters say it targets demand and strengthens anti‑trafficking efforts.
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OPINION: New evidence shows 12News reporter Craig Harris coordinating with @arizona_sos activists inside the Capitol while covering ESA bills — even advising them on where to position themselves. Screenshots also show Harris mocking a school‑choice parent, raising major ethics concerns about his ESA reporting.
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Arizona cities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day weekends in years, with July 3–4 events statewide featuring fireworks, drone shows, and family festivals. Most celebrations remain free, with organizers urging early arrival, heat precautions, and checking local advisories.
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@GovernorHobbs vetoed 88 GOP‑backed bills in one day, blocking measures on gender‑transition procedures, immigration enforcement, elections, medical mandates, civics, parents’ rights, and local regulations. Republicans blasted the sweep as the 2026 session’s defining veto fight. @AZSenateGOP
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Arizona enacted HB 2763, adding strict safeguards before any major state‑owned shooting range — including Ben Avery — can be closed. The law now requires public hearings, unanimous commission approval, legislative sign‑off, and a governor’s order, expanding oversight of public ranges. @QuangNguyenAZ
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Arizona enacted 13 child‑welfare reforms after oversight hearings exposed failures tied to high‑profile child deaths. @GovernorHobbs signed bills strengthening mandatory reporting, DCS intake reviews, kinship searches, missing‑child protocols, and 72‑hour forensic interviews—major updates to child safety law. @AZSenateGOP
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@RepAndyBiggsAZ introduced the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act, expanding access to personalized investigational therapies for patients with life‑threatening diseases. The bill builds on the original Right to Try law and reflects advances in precision medicine.
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GOP Rep. @realAlexKolodin, a longtime election attorney, is vying to unseat Secretary of State Fontes. Kolodin has repeatedly beaten Fontes in court and authored major election integrity reforms, including HCR 2001 heading to the 2026 ballot.
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OPINION: The International Olympic Committee issued a new policy limiting female Olympic categories to biological females, citing fairness and safety. Polls show broad public support for restricting women’s sports to biological females. Related legal challenges, including Arizona’s Save Women’s Sports Act, are pending before SCOTUS. @votewarren
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@ASU is using eminent domain to force the sale of the 1902 Louise Emerson House, owned for 50+ years by 89‑year‑old Robert Young, to clear land for its new AI‑driven medical school. Young refuses to sell, calling the home an irreplaceable piece of Arizona history.
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@GovernorHobbs vetoed six GOP election bills, blocking reforms on equipment internet bans, chain‑of‑custody rules, cast vote records, voter‑roll transparency, ballot security, and out‑of‑state circulator disclosures. Senate Republicans say the vetoes deepen Arizona’s election transparency gap.
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OPINION: America is facing rising threats, intimidation, and violence that undermine public safety and civic life. Protecting communities, supporting law enforcement, and upholding the rule of law remain essential to ensuring families, businesses, schools, and places of worship can thrive without fear. @AbrahamHamadeh
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Arizona Republicans are urging @GovernorHobbs to sign SB 1186, a transparency bill sparked by the ongoing “pay‑to‑play” scandal involving Sunshine Residential Homes. The bill would require contractors to disclose anything of value given to the governor before winning state deals.
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Arizona lawmakers sent SB 1452 to @GovernorHobbs creating a statewide cargo‑theft task force as organized crews target freight along rail and trucking corridors. The plan adds investigators, a prosecutor, and coordinated intel to combat theft hitting businesses and consumers.
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Small‑business job openings fell sharply in May, hitting their lowest level since 2020, while concerns over rising labor costs hit a record high, per National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Arizona NFIB warns unresolved tax conformity could mean a Main Street tax hike as hiring plans continue to weaken.
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The Arizona Supreme Court will hear the case over ASU’s mandatory DEI training after Professor Owen Anderson sued, arguing the “Inclusive Communities” course violates state law banning trainings that assign blame based on race, ethnicity, or sex. The Court of Appeals had dismissed his suit.
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