Democrats Getting Ugly in Congressional District 1

We just spoke about the mess in Congressional District 1 that is the Schweikert campaign (you can read that coverage here). As Schweikert has slogged through ethics complaints, fines, and disturbing tactics for years, Democrats have continuously lined up to try to oust him, and this year is no different. Numerous significant names with strong financial backing are brawling in … Read More

David Schweikert’s Awful Consultant and Regretful Choices

By Alexander Lomax There is a reason why many people call politics a four letter word. Negative campaigning is perceived as a must, dirty tricks abound, slander and libel rules don’t apply so awful things and half-truths (and sometimes lies) are routinely told about opponents. However, there is still a limit of decency that most campaigns will ascribe to. Sometimes … Read More

No Longer 1864: Reversal of the Abortion Bill Potentially Upending Election

For a number of weeks, Arizona Republicans were extremely nervous, Democrats were furious, and the eyes of the country (sometimes even the world) were once again on Arizona, as the state Supreme Court ruled that an abortion law from all the way back in 1864 was once again the law of the land. This ruling would ensure that abortion was … Read More

Paradise Valley Getting National Recognition for Being a Paradise

Paradise Valley is unquestionably a special town. A destination for the successful, defined by beautiful scenery and truly unique zoning rules…one of a kind. And while it will never (and should never) be developed and promoted as a tourist attraction, that doesn’t mean that it does not have some amazing hospitality options. The secret has gotten out, however. Travel and … Read More

Peoria and Its Leadership Again Creating Great Headlines

Peoria doesn’t typically get much coverage in this blog, although recently it’s been making more appearances as it rises up as the jewel of the west valley (you can read our coverage here). Last time we took notice it was some great new developments and more entertainment options going up there (combined with leadership’s spirit of saying Yes and being … Read More

Does Justin Laos Really Want to Be on the Scottsdale City Council?

This year’s Scottsdale city council race so far is a race of haves and have nots when it comes to money (read our coverage here). When candidates are overmatched from a financial perspective, it’s imperative that they stand out in other ways. Some candidates make goofy videos or take outlandish stances. In the case of candidate Justin Laos, apparently it’s … Read More

The Whiner of the Week: Tim Dickman of Paradise Valley

By Ronald Sampson It’s the season for candidates to have their attempts to get on the ballot fail, either as a result of ignorance, laziness, incompetence, or fate. The signature requirement deadline just came and passed, and two incumbent state legislators were amongst those that didn’t make the cut (read our coverage on that here). Most candidates offer a statement … Read More

Adam Kwasman and His Weird Views

By Alexander Lomax I appreciate fiscal conservatism and pride myself on having a watchdog eye on how our taxpayer dollars are spent. It’s our money, we should demand that it is used well. I am also pragmatic by nature, and realize that a race down to zero taxes often leads to a diminished quality of life, which is far from … Read More

Arizona State Needs to Innovate its Way Out of a Serious Revenue Issue

Arizona State University has been very good at marketing itself. Surely you have seen the moniker “America’s most innovative university”, and in some ways they have moved past their MO of being a pure party school as a result. But a new report uncovers one very serious deficiency that will soon demand that spirit of innovation. Arizona State’s sports departments … Read More