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‘ESA Confidential’—Arizona Reporter Craig Harris Accused Of Coordinating With School Choice Opponents At State Capitol

June 16, 2026 10:27 amJune 16, 2026 10:31 am

Screenshots shared on social media appear to show 12News investigative reporter Craig Harris participating in a private group chat with opponents of Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program during late-session legislative activity at the Arizona Capitol. The screenshots were posted June...

Competing Claims Follow Arizona’s High-Stakes Salt River Project Election as Both Sides Declare Victory

April 10, 2026 1:49 pmApril 10, 2026 1:51 pm

The outcome of Arizona’s unusually contentious Salt River Project (SRP) elections is being interpreted in sharply different ways, with both clean energy advocates and conservative groups claiming victory following Tuesday’s high-turnout vote. Early reporting from The Arizona Republic indicated turnout...

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Charlie Kirk Memorial License Plate Bill Amid Partisan Backlash

March 7, 2026 11:05 amMarch 9, 2026 11:35 am

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1439 on Friday, blocking the creation of a specialty license plate honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose assassination last year shocked the nation. The bill, sponsored by Republican State Senator Jake...

Andy Biggs Files Most Signatures of Any 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate, Surpassing 20,000

March 4, 2026 1:20 pmMarch 4, 2026 1:20 pm

Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs has submitted over 20,000 nomination signatures as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 election cycle, his campaign confirmed this week. According to social media posts from the Biggs campaign, Biggs’ team reported...

Senator Gallego Draws Online Backlash After Announcing State of the Union Boycott

February 23, 2026 12:10 pmFebruary 23, 2026 12:45 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced Friday that he will not attend the upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday, opting instead to deliver a video message explaining his protest — a move that quickly generated substantial online backlash....

Former AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda Blasts Turning Point USA, Eyes Secretary of State Run

February 9, 2026 11:00 amFebruary 9, 2026 11:00 am

In a fiery appearance on 12 News’ “Sunday Square Off,” former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda didn’t hold back, taking direct aim at conservative powerhouse Turning Point USA (TPUSA) while signaling her potential entry into the crowded race for...

Sergio Arellano Elected Arizona GOP Chair After Eligibility Fight Over ‘Fractional’ State Committeemen

January 27, 2026 12:48 pmJanuary 27, 2026 12:48 pm

Sergio Arellano was elected chairman of the Arizona Republican Party at the party’s annual meeting on January 24, 2026, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, after a contentious internal fight over his eligibility to run that consumed the start of the session...