Does Katie Hobbs Deserve to Be Rehired?

ANALYSIS | A performance review of the promises made to Arizona and the record she’s asking voters to renew for another four years.

39 mins ago • The State 48 News

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Why Sine Kerr Is the Right Choice for Lieutenant Governor

Opinion | Jeremiah Cota, San Carlos Apache Tribal Member, Laveen, Arizona

Aug 1 • The State 48 News

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July 2026

Unity Without Standards Isn’t Unity

Following his primary defeat, Anthony Dunham argues the Arizona Republican Party must adopt a code of conduct, strengthen candidate vetting, and hold…

Jul 28 • The State 48 News and Anthony Dunham

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Kevin Thompson’s Outside Consulting Becomes Central Issue in Arizona Corporation Commission Race

Arizona voters ask: Should elected utility regulators maintain private consulting businesses with clients whose interests intersect with the…

Jul 25 • The State 48 News

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The Stories That Stopped Arizona From Scrolling

A look back at the interviews, exclusives, and investigations that defined our 2026 primary coverage.

Jul 23 • The State 48 News

LD10 Fallout: Ciara Anderson Blames AI, Volunteers for Veteran References; Rep. Blackman Weighs In

The LD10 candidate disputes responsibility for veteran references in voter guides. Rep. Walt Blackman says allegations should be fairly investigated.

Jul 13 • The State 48 News

LD10 Candidate Ciara Anderson’s Military Record Raises Questions About Disclosure and Veteran Status

Bad Conduct Discharge, confinement, and reduction in rank raise questions about Anderson’s portrayal of her military service, while critics invoke…

Jul 12 • The State 48 News

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Arizona’s Golden Tickets: A Guide to the Republican Primary Endorsements Shaping the 2026 Election

Do your own research — but if you’re looking for a starting point, here’s the giant leap: a compilation of Republican primary “Golden Tickets” from…

Jul 1 • The State 48 News

May 2026

Phoenix Schools Platforming Calvin Terrell Through “Cultural Awareness” Programming Should Raise Concerns

How much are Phoenix public schools paying activist speaker Calvin Terrell to teach students to “decolonize,” claim ICE is the “slave patrol,” and…

May 11

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April 2026

BREAKING: Court Rules BOS Overstepped, Orders Power Returned to Recorder

Clean Sweep On All Issues In Favor of Recorder Heap

Apr 17 • The State 48 News

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Constitutional Rebuke: Court Rejects Ballot Challenge Against LD30 Candidate David Rose

After Loss, Mohave Supervisor Candidate Plans Arizona Supreme Court Appeal

Apr 9 • The State 48 News

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March 2026

“Not a Glitch — A Crime”: Gillette Unloads on Arizona Voter System, Points to Richer Email and Sends Federal Criminal Referral

Lawmakers hear allegations of non-resident voters, dead registrants, NGO registrations, and conflicting data between counties and the Secretary of…

Mar 15 • The State 48 News

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