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“No Kings” Protests: Strategic Midterm Mobilization Disguised as Grassroots Uprising

🎉Happy 6-Month Anniversary, State 48 News!

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State 48 Report (VIDEO): Grantham Joins CD‑5 Race as Biggs Eyes Governor’s Office

Exclusive: Travis Grantham sits down with State 48 News as “No Kings Day” protests sweep Arizona — plus, the Arizona House passes a budget drawing…

Jun 14 •

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State 48’s Friday Report: JLAC Hearing and ESA Backlash

Lawmakers probe Isaac District finances, Receiver outlines Isaac Recovery Plan and ESA families react to Janelle Wood’s appointment at the Department of…

Jun 7 •

Parents Push Back: ESA Limits and Anti-Police Curriculum Ignite Education Firestorm in Arizona

While ESA parents battle for a voice in spending caps, new revelations show one school district only approved its textbooks after scrubbing…

Jun 6 •

The Battle for Biggs’ Seat

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with former NFL kicker Jay Feely. BREAKING: New Poll Shows Former “American Sheriff” Leading the Race to Replace Andy Biggs in CD5.

Jun 5 •

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Civil Expense: The Battle Over City Budgets and the Taxpayer Burden

From Surprise to Scottsdale, cities across the Valley are weighing tax hikes or budget cuts—raising the question: how wisely are your tax dollars being…

Jun 3 •

May 2025

State 48’s Friday Report: Education Unfiltered

Media Spin on Horne vs. Yee, Exclusive Interviews with SPI Tom Horne, Phoenix Union’s Cota, Roosevelt’s Peña, and School Board Chaos from Tolleson to…

May 30 •

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Could Tensions at the Top be Pushing a School District's Headquarters out of its Namesake City?

School Power Plays: $15M in Land Deals, a Superintendent's Fate, and a Police Probe. Here's what's happening in Tolleson and Liberty school districts.

May 26 •

NEW: State 48’s Friday Report Just Launched

We’re launching something new— a Friday newsletter that actually keeps you informed.

May 23 •

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BREAKING: New Documents Expose Extent of Hobbs, Mayes’ Coordination With D.C.-Based Progressive Activist Group

State 48 News has your exclusive first look at documents and claims Gov. Hobbs and AG Mayes were advised on how to weaponize their offices.

May 22 •

Hoffman: “The Chaos & Mismanagement of the House” is Delaying Prop 123

Speaker Montenegro calls two-week break after one-day return; Rep. Chaplik cites “a lot of inefficiency.”

May 22 •

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Democrats Demand Tolleson Superintendent, School Board Step Down

Tolleson School Board to Vote on Tax-Hike Measures Without Public Input

May 21 •

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