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Bloomin’ Bankruptcy: San Diego Outback Franchisee Files Chapter 11, Blames California Labor Costs

November 5, 2026 11:51 amNovember 5, 2026 11:51 am

A major California-based Outback Steakhouse franchise operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, pointing to the California’s soaring labor costs, rising food prices, and declining customer traffic as key factors that pushed its restaurant empire to the brink. San...

Hobbs Projected To Win Reelection As Democrats Lead Across Arizona State Government

November 4, 2026 4:16 pmNovember 4, 2026 4:16 pm

Arizona Republicans faced losses across state government Wednesday as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is projected to secure a second term and unofficial returns showed Democrats leading for majorities in both legislative chambers. The Associated Press called the governor’s race for...

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Served on Board of Energy Nonprofit Operating in China

November 4, 2026 9:44 amNovember 4, 2026 9:44 am

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes served on the board of the Energy Foundation while the nonprofit administered programs in China, maintained a Beijing office, and reported a financial account in the People’s Republic of China, according to IRS filings and...

Maricopa GOP Chair Reports Printer and Tabulator Issues on Election Day

November 3, 2026 4:08 pmNovember 3, 2026 4:15 pm

Maricopa County Republican Committee Chairman Craig Berland reported printer and ballot-tabulator problems at several voting locations Tuesday, raising concerns about delays and voter discouragement as county officials said all 254 vote centers opened on schedule. Berland told The Gateway Pundit...

Arizona Governor Hobbs Faces Backlash for Hiking Post Amid Severe Flooding

November 3, 2026 1:12 pmNovember 3, 2026 1:12 pm

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs faced criticism from Republican officials Monday after posting a campaign message about a morning hike as communities across northern Arizona dealt with flooding, evacuations, and emergency rescues. The governor’s office announced an emergency declaration later that...

Exclusive: Rep Steve Montenegro Warns Arizona Against Following California’s Political Path

November 2, 2026 11:39 amNovember 2, 2026 11:39 am

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro told the California Globe that House Republicans are preparing an agenda focused on water, parental rights, affordability, and public safety as they work to preserve their legislative majorities in the November 3 election. Montenegro also...

Former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda Lashes Out at Turning Point USA In Two Interviews Days Before Midterms

October 31, 2026 1:03 pmOctober 31, 2026 1:03 pm

Former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda criticized Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action in two interviews published October 29, predicting losses for their endorsed candidates in Arizona and prompting a response from Turning Point Action Chief Operating Officer...