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What’s the catch with Arizona’s grocery tax cap?
Proposition 316 would cap grocery taxes. Sounds good, right? Then why are legislators and city leaders warning against it? 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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Stanton to Biggs: Sign the Epstein petition
At an Oct. 6 press conference, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) called on GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Andy Biggs to sign a discharge petition that would force a House vote to release additional Epstein files. The petition is currently just two signatures shy of forcing a floor vote. This isn’t Biggs’ first time clashing over the…
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Phoenix turned parking spots into community spaces
Phoenix groups celebrated Park(ing) Day by reimagining parking spots as community spaces where people can connect. Like stories like this? Sign up for the free Rent Check PHX newsletter to get more Phoenix stories straight to your inbox.
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Prop 319 could change traffic cameras in Arizona
Arizona voters will decide on Prop 319 this November: Should the state ditch photo radar cameras? Supporters argue the third-party cameras are intrusive surveillance tools that compromise driver privacy. Opponents, including public health groups, warn that pulling them will make Arizona roads more dangerous and increase severe crashes. Want more political explainers like this? Follow…
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200-year-old Arizona tree cut down for border wall
Border Patrol agents arrested at least 20 activists in Lochiel, Ariz., on Oct. 5 before cutting down a 200-year-old cottonwood tree standing in the path of border wall construction, according to Lookout. Ten were taken to the Sonoita Border Patrol station and 10 were cited and released, according to people at the scene. Activists have…
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Tesla drivers don’t pay gas tax. Should they pay per mile?
Should Teslas and other EVs ever have to pay a mileage tax? Arizona’s Prop. 141 would ban that possibility if voters approved it this November. 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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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…
