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Arizona voters will decide how schools can spend their money
Should Arizona schools be penalized for spending money on counselors, bus drivers, and air conditioning? Republicans say yes. You’ll get to vote on Prop 320 this November. The measure requires large districts to put 60% of operational spending toward “direct instruction”—a formula that excludes vital student support services like mental health care and campus safety.…
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What Andy Biggs’ voting record shows on child protection
Congressman Andy Biggs wants to be the next governor of Arizona. When it comes to transparency and punishing people who harm children, his voting record has raised red flags.
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Arizona secretary of state candidate pressed on voter data
In a conversation with PBS on Monday night, the Republican nominee for Arizona Secretary of State, state Rep. Alex Kolodin (R-Scottsdale), wouldn’t say whether he’d protect Arizonans’ voter data from the federal government. An election denier, Kolodin has spent years bolstering President Trump’s claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. If elected, Kolodin would…
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Resurfaced bodycam shows Kolodin in handcuffs
Newly surfaced bodycam footage shows state Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-Scottsdale) handcuffed during a 2020 traffic stop, two years before he was elected. Now he’s running to be Arizona’s top election official. Police stopped the car for having no visible plates, then said a passenger tossed an “unidentifiable shiny object” out the window. Kolodin denied it,…
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Here’s what’s on the Arizona ballot this November
Should Arizona schools police student bathrooms and private sports leagues? That’s the question on your ballot this November with Prop 318. Supporters argue the measure protects girls’ sports, while civil rights groups warn it subjects kids to invasive oversight for an issue that…doesn’t really exist. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier…
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Kyrsten Sinema says China is fueling opposition to AI data centers
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is defending AI data centers, claiming local pushback is driven by Chinese “misinformation.” Speaking on Fox News, Sinema pushed back against a recent poll showing that 70% of Americans oppose new data centers in their communities. Sinema, who co-chairs the industry-backed AI Infrastructure Coalition, has long advocated for…
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What happened to the Protect Education Act?
An effort to curb fraud and protect your taxpayer money just died thanks to a new ruling from Arizona’s highest court. Here’s what you need to know. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to see more of reporter Sahara Sajjadi’s “What’s the Deal, Arizona?” series.
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Andy Biggs responds to questions about FLDS abuse allegations
In a new interview with 12 News, US Rep. Andy Biggs—who is currently running for governor—acknowledged he was aware of allegations that the FLDS cult was abusing underage girls. Biggs has faced intense backlash following a Washington Post report highlighting his role in killing a 2013 bipartisan bill. That legislation aimed to rein in the…
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Arizona protected abortion rights. The fight isn’t over
The right to an abortion in Arizona is settled for now. Complete access to it is not. Prop 139 is beyond the reach of the governor’s office, but nearly everything surrounding it is not. US Rep. Andy Biggs, a gubernatorial hopeful, has a 20-year record of supporting legislation that would make abortion access more challenging…
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Arizona utility costs could rise after energy efficiency rules repealed
Arizona Public Service and the Arizona Corporation Commission are considering raising consumer costs after repealing energy efficiency rules earlier this year—a move that could also have serious consequences for the environment. As climate change and an affordability crisis threaten Arizonans, relying on expensive fossil fuels could be exacerbating the problem.
