Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the indictment of Johnny Lee Bowers and Ashley Meredith Hewitt, also known as Ashley Hopkins, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. Charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery are pending against the pair for allegedly submitting fraudulent applications for … Read more
The administration of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has recently announced the introduction of new grants aimed at boosting the state’s construction workforce. Hobbs initiated a program called BuildItAZ in 2023. The objective of this program is to increase the number of construction apprentices in Arizona by 2026. This will be achieved through grant funding provided … Read more
Republican Congressman Paul Gosar from Arizona caused controversy this week by sharing several conspiracy theories in his official House of Representatives newsletter. One of these theories was found to have antisemitic ties. In his weekly newsletter to constituents, Congressman Gosar addressed a message from a resident of Surprise who expressed opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s … Read more
Last Friday night in the City of Maricopa, a juvenile was shot. A teenage boy who was shot last Friday night is currently under investigation by the Maricopa Police Department in Arizona. Police officers received a call around 7 p.m. and swiftly headed to a residential area near Bowlin Road and Hogenes Boulevard. There, they … Read more
Anthonie Ruinard Jr. faced arrest last year for his alleged involvement in the murder of an 18-year-old man who was visiting Arizona from Nebraska. Presently, the suspect is being charged with federal fraud. A murder suspect, who is accused of killing and dismembering 18-year-old Parker League last summer, is now being charged with fraud for … Read more
Arizonans have made their stance clear by voting in favor of making abortion a fundamental right. However, it is important to note that this does not automatically overturn the state’s current 15-week gestational ban, as well as several other anti-abortion laws that are still in effect. Just an hour after joining Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary … Read more
According to reports, hundreds of North Korean soldiers and a Russian general, as well as over a dozen Russian officers., were killed in a missile strike conducted by Ukraine. The Storm Shadow strike, which was launched last week, is believed to have resulted in the deaths of 19 soldiers from Putin’s army and caused injuries … Read more
Arizona is set to restart executions in 2025 following Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision to dismiss retired Judge David Duncan , whom she appointed to review the state’s execution protocols nearly two years ago. Initial Review and Concerns Shortly after taking office in January 2023, Hobbs ordered an independent review of Arizona’s execution processes, citing a … Read more
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and will be under supervised release for 36 months. He admitted to making threats against public officials. Michael Lee Tomasi, a 38-year-old resident of Rio Verde, Arizona, has been directed to surrender various firearms and ammunition as part of his sentencing. The confiscated items … Read more
The staff at the American Immigration Council, in collaboration with Immigration Impact, has provided the following information. The American Immigration Council refrains from endorsing or opposing candidates for elected office. Instead, our focus is on providing analysis regarding the potential impact of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On Election Day, people from different … Read more