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Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona Democratic Party chair's new hires, contracts stir more turmoil www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

Check out this article from AZCentral: Texas walked back in-state tuition for undocumented students. Will Arizona be different? www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

We need stricter penalties in AZ for politicians who violate campaign finance laws. A D running for Congress in AZ-7 shows us why. As a legislator Daniel Hernandez routinely hid his donors w late or never filed reports. But in congressional races he reports on time. Why? Fed penalties have teeth.

Did you know marriage equality happened in Arizona nearly a year before the US Supreme Court ruling? The Gaggle explains: ://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaggle-an-arizona-politics-podcast/id1233487637?i=1000712429045

Check out this article from AZCentral: Light rail's next stop: Arizona's Capitol. Will lawmakers keep it on track? www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona Democratic Party chair unveils plan to revamp party as discord remains www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

AzDem chair Robert Branscomb said the audit of 2024 finances was clean, a credit to former treasurer Rick McGuire who was the target of suspicions of self-dealing late last year. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

Supporters of new Az Dem Party Chair Robert Branscomb rally to support him amid controversy sparked by some of his early moves

AZ Dems meeting kicks off with a rousing unity speech from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, a timely message as party divisions over the new chair have become a hot issue. "We need to hold hands as family and recognize who the real enemies of our democracy are."

Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona public schools are bracing for less money from the state. Here's why www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

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Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona Democrats to meet as push to oust embattled party chair picks up steam www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

This week, the Gaggle explores the contentious process to Vet and confirm Arizona governor Katie Hobbs’ nominees podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Pride flags fly from a top Arizona’s executive Tower to mark Pride month.

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At the Arizona state Capitol, Gov. Katie Hobbs kicks off Pride month by unfurling pride flags from the top of the executive tower. They'll stay there all month, weather permitting, her staff says.

Check out this article from AZCentral: Fountain Hills Town Council members retaliate against local newspaper for its reporting www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Check out this article from AZCentral: Bird flu outbreak kills 95% of Hickman's Arizona chickens, closes West Valley farms www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

The @azdemparty ‘s executive committee rejected the budget presented by new chairman Robert Branscomb. This came after the party’s treasurer reported that, given the current state of spending and low fundraising, the party will run out of money by the end of the year.

Check out this article from AZCentral: Rep. Walt Blackman championed accountability for embellishers. He's also bending the truth www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

The fake electirs case isn’t going away— but it has some setbacks. A look st whst may lie ahead. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The military doesn't give up on accounting for its own. This soldier was presumed dead 75 years ago, but details have finally been nailed down. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

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Rep. Matt Gress is already the target of a recall drive for his stance on funding for disability services. Now the anti-voucher group Save Our Schools has added complaints about his stance on the ESA program to the petition drive.

Check out this article from AZCentral: A terrible Arizona wildfire broke my heart. How my daughter gave me hope as new blaze rages www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Check out this article from AZCentral: AZ's embattled Democratic chair suspends his No. 2, alleging she worked against party interests www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona Democratic Party leader to 'keep showing up' despite calls for his resignation www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

In open letter defending AZ Democratic Party chair Robert Branscomb, 11 Black community members call for unity around a man whom they call a "change agent." Pointedly, they call on "all elected statewide Democratic officials to meet this moment with unity and collaboration."

AZ Senate Committee on Director Nominations recommends Robyn Sahil for state land commissioner, and holds her up as the kind of nominee that Gov. Katie Hobbs can win support for.

Check out this article from AZCentral: Fontes seeks legal guidance as counties chart their own path on voter registration glitch www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

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The Arizona Democratic Party has canceled its Hall of Fame dinner, saying it will be rescheduled for later this year, chairman Robert Branscomb said.The Memorial Day weekend date for the event made attendance problematic and reportedly fewer than a dozen had RSVP’d.

What it could take for Republicans to hold onto control of the US House.The Gaggle discusses with Nathan Gonzalez podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

This unsigned letter is circulating, calling for the resignation of the chair of the Arizona Democratic Party.

Recall efforts continue against four GOP state lawmakers -- even after funding for disability services that they initially fought has been approved. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announces bid for second term, citing a 2024 election that ran smoothly and without months of litigation challenging the process.

They tried, but they couldn't do it: Democrats in the westside Legislative District 22 voted whether to fire their district board. But the rules required 56 votes to oust the board and the count fell 4 votes short. That means Leeza Sun will remain as chair, along with other board members

Arizona Democrats in disarray as fissures go public: www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

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