How are the Scottsdale City Council Races Looking in the Final Stretch?

Now that Q2 campaign finance reports are in for all candidates, as are many of their required “pre-primary” reports showing financial activity between July 1st and 13th, we have gotten some additional insight into the strength of the campaigns of Scottsdale City Council candidates. Again, Tammy Caputi is dominating the competition raising an impressive nearly $89K during Q2 and spending … Read More

Looking Forward to July 30th: Q2 Update on Contested Primaries

Recently we took a look at some of the more contested and interesting primaries in our area, and with the 2nd quarter campaign finance reports now submitted, we finally got a final look at how the finances of the top four campaigns are looking, and as such, additional insight into the strength of those campaigns and their odds of success. … Read More

Guest Editorial: I’m Standing With Marlene

By AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes Hi, I’m Kris Mayes – proudly serving Arizona as Attorney General. I’m reaching out today about my good friend, Marlene Galán-Woods. Marlene is the proud daughter of Cuban refugees, mother of five who raised her family here in Arizona, and a former crusading journalist who exposed corruption for decades. She’s the fearless leader we … Read More

AZ-Based Super Star Car Wash Celebrates Opening of 100th Car Wash with FREE Car Washes During Grand Opening Celebration

Founded in Chandler, Arizona in 1993, Super Star Car Wash has expanded to serve four states and opened its 100th location in the same city where it all began. The new location in Chandler, Arizona, opened on Friday, July 12, 2024. To celebrate, Super Star Car Wash is offering free car washes to the community for a limited time, along with a special deal on the … Read More

There Will Be a New State Representative in Scottsdale/Phoenix, and It’s Stunningly Boring

Democrat State Representative Laura Terech recently stepped down in the latest iteration of an incredible amount of attrition from the Democratic caucus; she represented Legislative District 4, which covers much of central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and a large swatch of Phoenix. As a swing district it is a particularly important seat in a district that traditionally elects relative moderates. Recently … Read More

Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association Receives Largest Donation in History –$25,000 From Cardone Ventures and Celebrates 25 Years on Sunday, September 22nd at STK in Scottsdale

To celebrate 25-years and just ahead of the 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner, the Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association is proud to announce Scottsdale-based Cardone Ventures has just made the largest donation in the organization’s history. The $25,000 donation by Cardone Ventures and the additional funds raised at the Annual Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner, which returns on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 will … Read More

The Trump Assassination Attempt: How Will It Impact Our Elections?

We don’t have to tell you what happened last Saturday in Pennsylvania; the shot heard round the world that came quite literally one inch away from upending everything as we know it in American politics. At the time of writing there is still plenty we do not know, including the shooter’s motives, so we will not speculate. We also want … Read More