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Illegal entries into Arizona plummet, 60% fewer gotaways than in Biden years
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (436+ words) In President Donald Trump's first year in office, illegal border crossings in Arizona plummeted to record lows. They represent roughly a 92% drop from illegal entries and a record number of gotaways reported in Arizona during the Biden administration. Under the…...
Report: Arizona is one of America’s least charitable states
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (331+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona was ranked the eighth least charitable state in America, according to a recent report by WalletHub. Chip Lupo, an analyst for WalletHub, told The Center Square the company measured two factors: volunteering/service and charitable giving....
Report: Arizona's tax system draws many new residents
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (550+ words) (The Center Square) - About every 14 minutes, it happens. Someone moves to Arizona. That's according to a new report in which Arizona ranked among the top states where people are moving to in 2025, according to a new report. It gives credit…...
Phoenix serial killer gets death penalty for six 2017 murders
1+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) Cleophus Cooksey, 43, was convicted in September of first-degree murder for eight killings in the Phoenix area. A Phoenix jury has sentenced serial killer Cleophus Cooksey Jr. to death for committing six murders over a three-week period in 2017. Cooksey, 43, was convicted…...
Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president in 2028 race
1+ week, 2+ day ago (162+ words) We are going to get my husband's friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding way possible," Erika Kirk said Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk has officially endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 race, though…...
Watch the first TPUSA AMFest since Charlie Kirk's assassination
1+ week, 3+ day ago (147+ words) Turning Point USA on Thursday holds the first day of its first America Fest since the assassination of its former leader, Charlie Kirk, earlier this year." Kirk is remembered for his staunch Christian faith and for founding the conservative grassroots…...
Texas rep introduces bill intended to protect school kids from sexual misconduct
2+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) A new bill protecting children was introduced this week by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, called the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. It aims to protect, prevent and respond to educator sexual misconduct in schools. The legislation would establish…...
DHS pushes back on new Dem Rep's claim of being pepper-sprayed in Tucson raid
3+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) McLaughlin confirmed the raid but denied that Grijalva was directly sprayed, highlighting that the Arizonan would be a "medical marvel" if her claims were true. Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin pushed back Friday on allegations from new Arizona…...
In New York, some school secretaries make six-figures and more
4+ week, 1+ day ago (891+ words) Watchdog says high salaries help account for school districts" high spending Secretaries are well known for earning modest wages, but not the ones who work at Pocantico Hills Central School District. At the school district of 500 students outside New York…...
Yakima Republicans calling for investigation into election raffle prize giveaway
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (499+ words) Group reportedly held an event related to ballot printing, ballot submission, and voter registration, featuring a raffle for a TV and other prizes. The Yakima County Republican Party is calling for a statewide investigation into an activist organization that hosted…...