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Members of the Arizona Legislature and the Arizona Freedom Caucus turned their backs on Corrupt Katie Hobbs, walked out of her yearly State of the State address Monday, and slammed her in a new statement for the “election riddled with violations” and her embrace of “the left’s extreme, woke plan.” They also criticized her “preference to illegally legislate via executive order” and her “willingness to exploit the levers of power in our state.” State Senator Jake Hoffman said that Corrupt Katie Hobbs’ far-left, woke plan “elevates her actions to tyrannical.” Hobbs was nowhere to be found after her speech, likely...

The Arizona GOP has filed a lawsuit against the unconstitutional new law that abolished precinct committeemen elections and limited the number of seats available to just one per precinct.

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva quietly arranged a “severance package” in 2015 for one of his top staffers who threatened a lawsuit claiming the Arizona Democrat was frequently drunk and created a hostile workplace environment, revealing yet another way that lawmakers can use taxpayer dollars to hide their misbehavior on Capitol Hill.

Rather than allow Jeanette to take over the grazing allotments after LaVoy's Death, State BLM representatives said she was not considered heir to the allotments, even though she was the widow of one. They told her the grazing permits terminated upon his death and that she would have to start over at square one with the application process to graze her (their) cattle on the allotment.

I had the privledge today of serving as a Arizona State Convention Delegate. The meeting was long and disorganized but we got the job done. I promised on a previous thread to post names of Delegates and who they support or which slate they appeared on if known. The following lists are taken from the AzGOP website and my notes. If I am not sure who they support, I will leave that spot blank. Please feel free to post corrections. Follow the link to view the lists in an easier to read format. National Committeeman - Bruce Ash National Committeewoman...

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who is considered one of the most outspoken members of Congress, was booed and called a “war mongrel” during a GOP meeting in Arizona on Saturday.

There was an earlier post about DAR removing all references to Jesus from their ceremonies. The following is an e-mail I recieved from them addressing the report. Dear Members, NSDAR is disappointed to learn that false and incorrect information has recently been circulated regarding the 2011 edition of the DAR Ritual and Missal and the use of the name Jesus Christ in prayers and other ceremonial events of the National Society. The purpose of this message is to clarify NSDAR’s position on the matter for anyone who has not previously viewed the blogs written by President General Merry Ann T....

TOMBSTONE, AZ (CBS5) - Officials in Tombstone, AZ, are appealing a U.S. District Court's ruling which denies the city use of mechanical equipment to restore its water system. City officials said the the 130-year-old water system was destroyed by massive flooding from torrential rains and the destruction of surrounding forests in the Monument Fire. The court ruled Monday that the city did not exhaust efforts to obtain federal permits to use equipment. But city officials claim they've spent the past nine months trying to secure the U.S. Forest Service's cooperation. The Goldwater Institute, which is representing the City of Tombstone,...

SIERRA VISTA — Some taxpayers have had it with politicians not listening to what they want, and they’re hoping a Tax Day Tea Party will send a message. On Wednesday, which is the day income tax filings are due, local residents will be showing their displeasure with how the government is working for them and telling them they don’t want new taxes. “They haven’t listened to us about much of anything,” said Joanne Daley, one of the organizers of the Tax Day Tea Party events in Sierra Vista. “It’s we the people, not the other way around.” Daley is one...

SIERRA VISTA - A Mexican man died in Cochise County on Wednesday after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said Thursday. Marco Hugo Hernandez-Tellez, 26, of Michoacan, Mexico, was found dead after a group asked for help. The Cochise County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call from a man at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, said Carol Capas, a department spokeswoman. "Stating that he needed help, and he was with a group of seven people," she said. "One of the members of the group was apparently down." The caller told dispatch that his group was near some railroad tracks and a...

HEREFORD - Illegal immigrants who allegedly carjacked a vehicle and beat a woman and her daughter Thursday morning were caught by U.S. Border Patrol agents and turned over to the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. A 35-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter came out of their residence at the 5000 block of Ricardo Drive and got into their vehicle when they were approached by three men shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday, said Carol Capas, a Sheriff Department's spokeswoman. One of the men opened the driver's side door and pulled the woman from inside "while striking her with his hand and threatening...

First of all, let me state that this was not really a Dean rally, it was more like a Hate Bush rally. My husband and I arrived at the Sierra Vista Airport at around 2:10p.m. Dean was due to be there by 3. There was already a gentleman there carrying a sign that said Draft Dodger on one side and Coward Dean on the other. He was also passing out leaflets containing information concerning Dean's little skiing trip he took after getting a medical deferment. Another couple, both Republican Precinct Committeemen, and the leader of the Cochise County Young Repulicans...

TUCSON -- Sierra Vista businessman and Douglas area rancher Roger Barnett is being accused of impersonating a federal law officer while detaining illegal immigrants in an October incident, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Border Action Network and Donald J. Mackenzie. Barnett's wife and brother also are named in the suit, which was filed on International Human Rights Day. Jennifer Allen, director of the Border Action Network, said the Barnetts have a pattern of stopping and harassing people who have crossed the border illegally and have boasted about the number of people they have detained. While Barnett...

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules Against Social Worker Investigation In a long awaited decision the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled 7-0 against the Department of Child Protective Services declaring that the department did not have a legitimate basis to even begin an investigation of the Stumbo family. "This is a great victory for parents in North Carolina. The decision means that families will be protected from aggressive social workers who are acting solely on the basis of anonymous tips," said Jim Mason Litigation Attorney for Home School Legal Defense Association. HSLDA represented the Stumbos throughout the case. The Associated Press...

Rally went great! We had supporters stretched from Ft. Huachuca to Veterans Memorial Park. No antis near us at the post gate. Lots of horn honks and waves!!! Spiff will post the pics my hubby took out our sunroof while driving. Good job Sierra Vista!!!

COCHISE COUNTY -- Since the beginning of the year, U.S. Border Patrol agents have recorded an increase of both illegal immigrant and drug smuggling traffic along the border and signs are that those bringing in marijuana are becoming more dangerous, a spokesman for the agency's Tucson Sector said this morning. On Sunday and Monday, agents in Cochise County were fired at by drug smugglers, Rob Daniels said. Sunday, Naco Station agents attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Z-71 truck heading east on Border Road, Daniels said. The driver headed back toward Mexico, but the vehicle became stuck. The driver fled...

Illegals found in fake postal vehicle A U.S. Customs Service agent found illegal immigrants riding Monday in this fake U.S. Postal Service vehicle. (Bill Hess-Herald/Review) By BILL HESS Herald/Review HEREFORD -- An attempt to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States in what appeared to be a U.S. Postal Service vehicle was foiled Monday by a U.S. Customs Service agent. About 1:30 p.m. near Andalusian Way and Highway 92, the Customs Service agent spotted the vehicle that had all the markings of a postal service truck. However, thinking something was suspicious, the agent followed the truck. When the vehicle stopped...