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Arizona News Briefs
Arizona’s New Lieutenant Governor: A Position Voters Created — and Now Must Shape
In the 2026 election, when Arizonans vote for governor, they will also be electing Arizona’s first Lieutenant Governor. And the most interesting part? The people created the position themselves.
13 hours ago4 min read
No End in Sight: Maricopa County BOS Lawyer Tells Judge Removal of Recorder heap Remains on the Table
In a Feb 26, 2026 court hearing, Maricopa County Board attorney Kory Langhofer admitted the Board could still vote to remove elected Recorder Justin Heap in the future, confirming no closure on the removal issue. This leaves a constant threat hanging over Heap’s head despite his compliance report.
Mar 73 min read
Maricopa County Recorder Heap Declines Board-Proposed Early In-Person Voting Locations Citing Uneven Distribution
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap rejected the Board of Supervisors' proposed early voting plan, citing uneven site distribution (e.g., Mesa's one site vs. Tempe's three) and lack of collaboration. He accused the Board of misrepresenting spreadsheet contents.
Mar 73 min read
Grassroots Coalition Launches “What the Flock” Campaign to Amend SB 1111 alpr mass surveillance bill
Arizona's grassroots coalition, via whattheflock.us, is pushing to amend SB 1111 by adding strong privacy protections to automated license plate reader systems (ALPRs)—such as 30-day data deletion, warrant requirements, and citizen access rights—before the bill codifies widespread automated license plate reader surveillance. Fueled by citizen journalists, cross-party groups, and direct legislator outreach, the effort aims to prevent mass tracking and data misuse while still a
Feb 234 min read
Timeline Shows BOS Coordination with Left-Wing Push to Oust Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap
Timeline reveals coordinated push with the radical left by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to oust Maricopa Recorder Justin Heap. Heap sues, arguing statute unconstitutional & limited to fiscal oversight per Sanchez v. Maricopa County. Court hearing February 26.
Feb 235 min read
Civics & Opinion Briefs
Arizona’s New Lieutenant Governor: A Position Voters Created — and Now Must Shape
In the 2026 election, when Arizonans vote for governor, they will also be electing Arizona’s first Lieutenant Governor. And the most interesting part? The people created the position themselves.
13 hours ago4 min read
Demystifying the Filibuster: How One Senate Rule Can Delay—or Shape—Laws
The Senate was designed for deliberate debate, why does this one rule let a determined minority stall laws that a majority supports, and what happens when the public finally demands we revive the old-school 'talking filibuster' to force real accountability instead of quiet obstruction?
14 hours ago5 min read
Understanding the Majority: How “We the People” Stay in Charge
What if the real majority in America isn’t the one that wins elections… but the one that actually shows up to vote the whole ballot? Understanding majorities in America's constitutional republic empowers citizens to stay in charge by voting the full ballot and engaging actively rather than remaining passive spectators.
14 hours ago4 min read
Empowering Candidates from Your Couch: Arizona’s Clean Elections Program Deserves a Second Look
Have you ever wondered why the United States government seems designed to move slowly—why one branch so often blocks or questions another? That’s not inefficiency—it's genius.
Mar 94 min read
Water is TOO important for Rhetoric
Solving the crisis on the Colorado River will require cooperation and facts—not political talking points.
Mar 95 min read
National News Briefs
Congress Advances Election Reform Efforts: SAVE America, MEGA, and Abe Firewall Agendas
SAVE America and MEGA Acts require voter ID and citizenship proof, while the Abe Firewall bans ranked-choice voting and foreign-language ballots.
Jan 304 min read
Mike Lee Just Called Out the Appropriations Cartel – Time to Arm Every Committee
Senator Mike Lee exposes the Appropriations Cartel: one committee hoards spending power, sidelines experts, and fuels $38T debt with unread omnibus bills. His fix: decentralize funding to authorizing committees so real oversight kicks in and the purse strings get cut from the swamp's grip.
Jan 302 min read
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