Tag: Arizona

Judge Fast-Tracks Hearing on Kari Lake’s Final Election Challenge

A Maricopa County judge on Monday scheduled oral arguments for Friday about whether or not to hold a trial on a claim made in GOP candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit that contests the 2022 midterm election results. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson on Monday directed attorneys for both parties to file arguments this week…


Arizona House Leader Andrés Cano to Resign and Attend Harvard University

Arizona House Democratic Leader Andrés Cano intends to resign when the current legislative session ends and will attend Harvard University, he announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old legislator will begin his graduate degree program this summer at the Harvard Kennedy School. Cano made his announcement in a video posted on Twitter. “Dear family: I’ve been accepted to…


Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Announces Post-Title 42 Immigration Policy

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her immigration policy alongside state and law enforcement leaders on Monday, as Title 42 is set to end this Thursday. Hobbs called on the White House to deliver more funds for border communities across the state and outlined a five-point plan highlighting public safety, partnerships, and more. During the press conference, the…


Convicted Murderer Faces Retrial in 2nd Tucson Girl’s Death

TUCSON, Ariz.—A man already convicted of murdering a Tucson teenager in 2014 is scheduled to be retried in the kidnapping and death of a 6-year-old girl. Pima County prosecutors said the retrial of 41-year-old Christopher Clements is scheduled to begin on Sept. 12 and last four weeks. Clements has been charged with first-degree murder, burglary…


Arizona Congresswoman Won’t Join GOP: ‘You Don’t Go From One Broken Party to Another’

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party last year and registered as an independent, said she is “absolutely” done with parties and will never join the Republican Party. In an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” at the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, aired on Sunday, Sinema said it’s “unfortunate” for her…


Arizona Senator Won’t Join GOP: ‘You Don’t Go From One Broken Party to Another’

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party last year and registered as an independent, said she is “absolutely” done with parties and will never join the Republican Party. In an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” at the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, aired on Sunday, Sinema said it’s “unfortunate” for her…


Lawmakers Tout Effect of CHIPs Act in US Competition with China

Last August, President Joe Biden signed the Chips and Science (or CHIPS) Act into law, promising over $50 billion to domestic semiconductor manufacturers to boost domestic production and “counter China.” Pivotal in drafting and negotiating on behalf of the law was Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), who beat out Republican candidate Blake Masters in the 2022…


Despite Troop Deployments, Arizona Border Officials Brace for New Surge of Illegal Immigration

SAN LUIS, Ariz.—Law enforcement along Arizona’s largely unguarded southern border with Mexico anticipate a potential surge of illegal entry when the clock strikes midnight on May 11, the official termination date of Title 42. This is despite the deployment of troops to the area. “To some extent, we knew it was going to happen,” said…


Arizona Border Officials Brace for New Surge of Illegal Immigration

SAN LUIS, Ariz.—Law enforcement along Arizona’s largely unguarded southern border with Mexico anticipate a potential surge of illegal entry when the clock strikes midnight on May 11, the official termination date of Title 42. This is despite the deployment of troops to the area. “To some extent, we knew it was going to happen,” said…


Bill Gates to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Speak at NAU 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Bill Gates will be receiving an honorary doctorate from Northern Arizona University during 2023’s commencement ceremony on May 13, the university announced Thursday. Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will deliver the keynote address during the graduation ceremony. “It is our privilege to recognize Bill Gates for his pioneering…