Arizona News Briefs

Water is TOO important for Rhetoric

Solving the crisis on the Colorado River will require cooperation and facts—not political talking points.

5 hours ago5 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.

2 days ago3 min read

Recorder Justin Heap Declines Board-Proposed Early In-Person Voting Locations Citing Uneven Distribution

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.

2 days ago3 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

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.

The Founders' Safeguard Against Tyranny: Rediscovering Checks and Balances

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.

Feb 165 min read

Initiative to stomp out school choice announced

Initiative to stomp out school choice announced: Don’t Let Red Tape Smother Arizona’s Successful Universal School Choice Promise.

Feb 104 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

What if the greatest threat to our liberty isn't foreign enemies, but simply our own complacency as citizens?

Rooting for the People: Grassroots Power That's Always Grounded in Freedom

What if the greatest threat to our liberty isn't foreign enemies, but simply our own complacency as citizens?

Jan 273 min read

When Swamp Games Block Good Bills

Senate leaders often dodge accountability by refusing to schedule votes on key bills, claiming “we don’t have the votes” without ever testing the claim. It's a swamp game to block good bills.

Jan 182 min read