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Biggs stresses election integrity is worth fighting for

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) emphasized the importance of fighting for election integrity to avoid a repeat of the contentious 2020 presidential election.

Fillmore wants 1619 Project material out of Arizona schools

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Rep. John Fillmore (R-16) called on the state to end the 1619 Project in Arizona schools, specifically in the Balsz School District in Phoenix.

Ward: Supreme Court’s refusal to hear cases a gross miscarriage of justice

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward encouraged the public to communicate with state and federal representatives to guarantee that election laws are clear, comprehensive, and transparent.

Ugenti-Rita recommeds passage of SB 1485

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-Scottsdale) renewed calls for the passage of Senate Bill 1485, citing an instance of a ballot sent to a deceased person prior to the 2020 General Election.

Lesko says COVID relief bill includes Democrats' undisclosed pet projects

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 24, 2021

U.S. House. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08), who has previously demanded an answer from the Democrats on how the relief bill will help Americans, recently said that it contains huge funding for the Democrats' own interests.

Conservatives apply for 200,000 vacancies in Republican Party to reform GOP

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 24, 2021

After Arizona lawyer Dan Schultz gave his “Precinct Committeeman Tutorial” on Steve Bannon’s podcast this month, conservatives have started looking to become one or apply for other local positions.

Ugenti-Rita urges passage of SB1687 to preserve relationship between government, people

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

State Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-Scottsdale) cited Facebook's recent news-content feud with Australia in emphasizing the importance of SB 1687.

King says Biden executive order contradicts 1964 Civil Rights Act

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 19, 2021

The former regional engagement coordinator for Black Voices for Trump, and the founder of King Consulting, Quisha King, says Biden's Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government contradicts the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Lesko asks how Democrats' relief bill will help Americans

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

U.S. House. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) asked Democrats in multiple tweets how their relief bill will help the country.

Biggs: Biden is not keeping Americans safe

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 16, 2021

U.S Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) opposes the termination of the emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that President Joe Biden is not keeping Americans safe.

Former Republican Sen. Flake considers helping Biden with foreign policy

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 16, 2021

Former Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake confirmed to CNN on Sunday that he has been in touch with the Biden administration when Pamela Brown asked about his name being “floated for a potential ambassadorship.”

State Senate approves Petersen's S.C.R. 1003, limiting states of emergency to 30 days

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

The Arizona Senate has recently approved Sen. Warren Petersen’s legislation, S.C.R. 1003, which would terminate a state of emergency declaration by the governor after 30 days.

Biggs: CDC school reopening guidelines are 'pure madness'

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laid out their recommendations on the phased approach for reopening schools, which U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona said is 'madness.'

Ugenti-Riza tells Ducey to 'open Arizona'

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 9, 2021

Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-AZ) has urged Gov. Doug Ducey to lift COVID-19 restrictions in the state.

Livingston gives a stamp of approval on allowing religious gatherings

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 9, 2021

Sen. David Livingston gave his stamp of approval on not prohibiting indoor worshipping.

Petersen says only a full review will bring confidence back to voters

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 1, 2021

Following the refusal of Maricopa County of the state Senate’s demand to access November election’s equipment and election returns, the Senate announced on Friday the hiring of an independent auditing firm.