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NAU hazing case: Victim’s father speaks at sentencing
A deadly hazing during a Northern Arizona University fraternity rush event earlier this year led to the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez. Now, a former fraternity leader has been sentenced for his role in the incident. Carter Eslick, who pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge, apologized in court as he was sentenced to at…
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Could Arizona’s treasurer stop voucher fraud?
Nick Mansour is running for Arizona treasurer. The Democrat said he’s not opposed to state ESAs (school vouchers), but he is opposed to voucher fraud. He noted that he thinks the Treasurer’s office might have the power to outright refuse fraudulent ESA purchases, but hasn’t been exercising it.
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Fontes blasts Kolodin over his vote on stolen valor
Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes slammed his Republican opponent, Alexander Kolodin, for his 2025 vote against the Stolen Valor Act at a Monday press conference. The legislation increases penalties for people who falsely claim military service to get benefits. Kolodin opposed it, arguing it risked penalizing politicians for false campaign promises. The bill passed…
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There’s a problem with these ‘Democrats for Biggs’ signs
Yard signs reading “Democrats for Biggs” have popped up across Phoenix, Mesa, and Chandler. There was also an AI-generated photo posted to social media claiming a progressive lawmaker was on board—except the lawmaker never posed for the photo, and the signs aren’t coming from Democrats at all. New reporting by Lookout shines light on the…
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The Arizona election nobody is paying attention to
The Arizona Corporation Commission sets utility rates. Right now it has a 5-0 Republican majority. Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte are running to cut into that majority and make the commission more representative of the voters in Arizona.
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These Arizona lawmakers are challenging abortion protections
Arizona residents voted overwhelmingly to protect reproductive rights—but not all of their elected representatives did the same in Phoenix.
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The votes following Andy Biggs into the governor’s race
US Rep. Andy Biggs wants to be Arizona’s next governor, but advocates say he should answer for his record of votes “protecting predators.” 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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Trump tried to change mail voting. The Supreme Court said no
The Supreme Court just dealt a blow to President Donald Trump and a win to Arizona voters. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sept. 14 ruling and what you can expect this midterm cycle. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to see more of reporter Sahara Sajjadi’s “What’s the…
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Elon Musk’s super PAC jumps into Arizona elections
Elon Musk’s super PAC just put thousands behind these two MAGA-aligned candidates. 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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Why more Arizona public schools could close
More Arizona public schools could soon be shutting their doors permanently. Scottsdale Unified already shuttered two campuses this year, and the district is weighing closing or consolidating some schools due to the voucher program and declining birth rates. It comes as Republicans reject Democratic efforts to reform the voucher program, and as its costs rise…
