By State Treasurer Jeff DeWit PHOENIX – The Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund, also referred to the Schools’ Endowment, reached another new milestone under State Treasurer Jeff DeWit growing to $5.57 billion at the end of April 2017. “The hard work and incredible staff at the State Treasurer’s Office continues to produce great investment results,” Treasurer Jeff DeWit said. “After … Read More
The Height of Absurdity
by Andy Biggs Friend, The false claim that Trump conspired with Russia to engineer the 2016 election has reached the height of absurdity. The media and Democrats are trying to bamboozle the country by conflating several isolated incidents. I just wrote in the Washington-Examiner that they have no evidence but have created a story that combines the allegations about the Russians and … Read More
We need to split the 9th Circuit
By Senator Jeff Flake Enough is enough. The “9th Circus” madness must end. Arizonans deserve justice from the mountain west, not California. That’s why I’ve sponsored a bill to move Arizona into a new circuit. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is too large to be effective and has been for too long. 20% of our nation’s population lives in … Read More
Good graft’ runs up Phoenix cost of housing for the poor
By Sal DiCiccio 6th District, Phoenix City Council Do you know what modern government corruption looks like? In order to see it, you’ll first need to let go of many of the stereotypes you hold true. For example, many believe the government helps the poor. The truth, however, is a ruse as old as civilization: Government takes on a worthy … Read More
US News Ranking: 5 of America's Top 10 Public High Schools in AZ
By Team Ducey Friend – Arizona’s been in the national spotlight for educational excellence this month. This week, five Arizona high schools made the U.S. News & World Report top ten public high schools in the nation — more than any other state. We know how to educate a child in Arizona, and Governor Ducey is working hard to ensure … Read More
Corporate Welfare: PHX Politicians Hand Millions to out of State Corporation
By Sal DiCiccio Phoenix City Council Member Councilman Danny Valenzuela calls this a “good deal.” I call it INSANE. This is the same logic some of the same politicians used when they used your money to build the Sheraton losing $145 million of your hard-working taxpayers dollars. Money that could’ve gone for more police on our streets. Please read this … Read More
Obamacare Replacement That Works for AZ
By Team Ducey Friend , Governor Ducey has repeatedly called for an Obamacare replacement that works for Arizonans.Last week, he discussed with The Washington Examiner how Congress should move forward replacing the Affordable Care Act. Here are a few highlights: “We want flexibility to adapt healthcare regulations that reflect what our states’ citizens need.” “We want to ensure that the … Read More
Sanctuary City for Phx? I'm voting NO
Next Wednesday, City Council will be voting on a request to make Phoenix a Sanctuary City. I have and will continue to oppose this. You hear many politicians make big promises about Phoenix becoming a Sanctuary City, but they are afraid to go on record and vote. That is why I believe this vote should happen. Instead, I predict City … Read More
Phoenix to Vote on Sanctuary City Status, I Will Vote NO
By Sal DiCiccio Phoenix City Council District 6 Phoenix City Council will vote on a request for Sanctuary City status on February 15th at a formal council meeting. I am firmly opposed to the effort to make Phoenix a Sanctuary City. I don’t believe any local government should be able to pick and choose the laws they want to enforce. … Read More
AZGOP Leadership Candidates Announced
Party Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary to be Elected Jan 28th PHOENIX – Chairman Robert Graham announced the list of candidates seeking the Arizona Republican Party’s top three elected officer positions. Additional nominations for these positions can be made from the floor at the party’s January 28th Organizational Meeting, taking place at the Church for the Nations in Phoenix and starting at 9 … Read More