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Arizona Bill Targeting Financial Services for Illegal Immigrants Advances in House Committee

March 26, 2026 3:46 pmMarch 26, 2026 3:47 pm

Legislation in Arizona that would impose new restrictions on financial services for illegal immigrants advanced this week in the state House. Senate Bill 1421, sponsored by State Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-LD7), received a “do pass” recommendation from the Arizona House...

EPA Announces Nationwide E15 Fuel Waiver, Delivers Relief at the Pump for Western States

March 25, 2026 1:38 pmMarch 25, 2026 2:09 pm

In a decisive move to combat rising fuel prices and strengthen America’s energy independence, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced today a nationwide emergency waiver for E15 and E10 ethanol-blended fuels. The action, effective May 1, 2026, removes seasonal restrictions on...

Phoenix City Council to Consider Policy Restricting ICE Use of City Property

March 25, 2026 11:50 amMarch 25, 2026 4:13 pm

The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to consider a policy that would restrict federal immigration authorities from using city-owned property without prior approval from city officials, according to the city council agenda. The proposal is part of a broader “Community...

Arizona Lawmakers Launch Criminal Referral Against Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer

March 23, 2026 1:45 pmMarch 23, 2026 1:45 pm

Arizona lawmakers have launched a criminal referral against former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, alleging he obstructed legislative oversight by advising other county recorders not to comply with public records requests concerning the 2022 general election. The stunning development was...

Phoenix Officials Move to Strip César Chávez Name From Holiday, Public Sites Following NYT Report

March 22, 2026 9:26 amMarch 22, 2026 9:26 am

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and two city councilmembers are proposing to remove César Chávez’s name from a city holiday and public assets following newly reported allegations about the labor leader’s conduct. In a memo to the city manager, Gallego and...

Arizona Utility Candidate Slammed Over Calls to Axe Fossil Fuels and ‘Guillotine’ Trump

March 20, 2026 11:31 amMarch 20, 2026 11:34 am

Casey Clowes, a member of the Salt River Project (SRP) Board of Directors, is running for Vice President of the board and has drawn scrutiny following a social media thread highlighting past posts attributed to her. Clowes currently represents At-Large...

Arizona Attorney General Files Criminal Complaint Against Kalshi Over Election Wagering, Gambling Allegations

March 18, 2026 10:09 amMarch 18, 2026 10:09 am

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a criminal complaint against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging the company operated an illegal gambling business and accepted wagers on elections and sporting events in violation of state law. According to a press...