By Alexander Lomax When Kelli Ward was elected to Chair the Arizona Republican Party a couple of years ago, Democrats cheered under the presumption that she would hurt the Arizona Republican brand and their efficacy. However, none of us could have known how successful she would be in this endeavor. Under her leadership, Ward has consistently carried the mantle of … Read More

Over the weekend, intrepid Scottsdale Progress reporter Wayne Schutsky did what he often does:  break interesting news on things Scottsdale. In this case, he revealed new efforts to bring Southbridge II back to life. Readers will recall that Southbridge II was a multi-year effort by the Unger family to redevelop the banks of the Arizona Canal opposite the Scottsdale Waterfront.  … Read More

Arizona Senator Christine Marsh pushes for the passage of new Arizona bill that would prevent fentanyl overdoses By Valley Girl Through the best efforts of mothers who have tragically lost their children due to accidental overdose, there is a new bill reaching the Arizona Senate. The group has been advocating for the legalization of fentanyl testing strips for the purpose of … Read More

By Alexander Lomax The U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to hear Arizona QOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward’s quixotic failed attempt to overturn the results of the Arizona election. One would assume that this would be the end of this madness, right? After all, it is a majority conservative court, certainly, this is proof to the doubters that our election was legitimate, … Read More

Buried in this recent story of Catherine Reagor’s in the Arizona Republic about rising Valley rents is the fact that Scottsdale is the priciest place in Arizona to lease apartments. On one hand that is good news as it affirms the city’s cache.  But on the other, it creates hardship for the city’s substantial workforce – or those that want … Read More

Richard Nixon had an enemies list.  It only served scandal well. That’s why we took note of Scottsdale activist Mike Norton – along with Larry Kush – who raised an interesting question in a recent opinion piece in the Scottsdale Independent. They queried whether Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega’s desire to designate the Soleri Bridge area at the Scottsdale Waterfront a … Read More

By Gilbert Guru Even a pandemic cannot stop America’s favorite pastime. The Arizona Diamondbacks recently sold out their entire spring training allotment of tickets in less than 24 hours. A home run for ticket sales. Enjoy a seventh-inning stretch and an all-American hotdog smothered in ketchup, mustard, and coronavirus at spring training tradition. The Arizona Diamondbacks are scheduled for 14 … Read More

Staff Report –  A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Stark Contrast. The Unusual Candidacy Of Nicole Garcia Voters in Phoenix’s District Three are witnessing an unusual, if not lopsided race for City Council. Nicole Garcia continues to campaign as if she’s running in a dark red district. District Three these … Read More

Arizona residents are still split to support the passage of the “Cocktails to-go” bill.  By Valley Girl Arizona legislators are looking to pass a new bill that allows restaurants and bars to service to-go cocktails. Most local restaurants and bars are all for the bill passing but residents are concerned with the risks of DUI’s and impaired drivers that could … Read More