“An Arizona We Can Afford”: Democrats to Focus on Affordability, Public Schools and Healthcare in 2026

Two Arizona Democratic leaders launched a unified 2026 Democratic campaign message, “An Arizona We Can Afford,” emphasizing affordability, public education, and healthcare during the January 5, 2026, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. Arizona House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos and Assistant Minority Leader Nancy Gutierrez opened the 2026 campaign, introducing a three-point strategy … Read more

Reaction to Reports That ICE is Bolstering Operations in Phoenix

The Bulwark and the Blog for Arizona’s Larry Bodine have reported that the Trump regime is planning on bolstering their Gestapo-ICE forces and detention facilities in the Phoenix area. The report, if true, has already generated bipartisan backlash to the planned proposal, which is invoking memories of SB1070 and the repressive tactics of former Maricopa … Read more

AZ Attorney General Mayes Challenges The AZ Corp Comm Approval of Project Blue’s Rate Case

Attorney General Kris Mayes (formerly an Arizona Corporation Commissioner [AZCC] herself) today requested a rehearing of the rate case for the electricity for the ‘Project Blue’ data center development in Pima County. The AG’s Request (which interestingly lists former Congressional Candidate and environmental law professor Kirsten Engel as of counsel) lays out a compelling case … Read more