Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 resident Edgar Soto has devoted his life to service, first as a Marine, then as an educator, coach, and mentor. Now he would like to take that commitment to service to the Arizona State Senate as LD 17’s new Senator in January 2027. A battleground district that includes parts of … Read more
In Donald Trump’s reality, EPA probably no longer stands for the Environmental Protection Agency. In his science-denying mind, it probably means the Environmental Punishment, Purge, or Plunder Agency because that is what he and his climate change-rejecting allies have been doing since coming back to power. In the latest move to make life sicker, more … Read more
The following is an opinion piece written by Ashley Harder, a Phoenix business owner, community leader and historic-preservation advocate. She is a candidate for Phoenix City Council District 4. Please submit comments at yourvalley.net/letters or email them to AzOpinions@iniusa.org. Phoenix has a strong economy. It’s at risk of drying up with long-term water cuts and … Read more
With District Four Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor retiring from her seat, eight candidates are campaigning to succeed her. Five participated in a forum on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to discuss various issues facing the district in the fifth-largest city in the country, including affordable housing, public safety, community-public school partnerships, and how to address … Read more
With Democratic electoral prospects in the upcoming Midterms on the rise, more congressional and legislative district seats are coming into play. A State House seat in Arizona Legislative District (LD) 27, an area that includes parts of Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix, is one of those coveted seats. Running after nearly scoring an upset victory in … Read more