Archive - State 48 News

Last 48: Maricopa Library Card Unlocks LGBTQ Film Talks Accessible by Children

SCOOP: Books have been on parents radar but with a library card children can access adult films and a live LGBTQ film discussion group that parents may…

Aug 17 •

The Wild Card in Arizona Politics: Independents on the Rise

Libertarians and Independents: Arizona’s Political Mavericks Speak to State 48 News

Aug 14 •

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Unreasonable ESA Expenditures

Pay-to-Play? Arizona Schools Charging ESA Families Up to $1,500 a Class

Aug 10 •

Exclusive: Backed by China. Flagged by the Pentagon. Still, Arizona Chose ClassWallet.

The Arizona DOE under Kathy Hoffman contracted with ClassWallet despite Pentagon-flagged ties to CCP. Now parents face delays, fees, and silence. Was…

Aug 5 •

Arizona Voter Registration - No Spin Zone

Last 48: Dems in trouble — GOP not off the hook. Rep. Kolodin: “I’m concerned that voter registration has slowed.” Hobbs & Mayes face conflict…

Aug 2 •

July 2025

ICYMI: State 48 Story Updates

Tolleson Drama, Liberty Board Sanctions, Chandler in Turmoil, and Tempe Braces for a Showdown

Jul 30 •

Tolleson Union High School District Under Scrutiny

Final 48: JLAC Committee Fallout & Exclusive Statements from Superintendent Calles and Senator Mark Finchem

Jul 25 •

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Christy Love Kelly

Rep. Matt Gress: “This Seems Predatory” Tolleson Superintendent in Hot Seat at JLAC Hearing

Senator Finchem: “It’s a Hot Mess” — Will Seek Auditor General Audit

Jul 22 •

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Christy Love Kelly

DERELICTION OF DUTY

In this week’s Final 48: Rep. Gillette warned top leaders that Arizona’s security systems were wide open to cyberattacks — making the breach at the…

Jul 19 •

Christy Love Kelly

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CD7 Special Election: Can the GOP Make Inroads in Deep Blue Territory?

Daniel Butierez talks turnout, priorities, and uphill odds as Republicans aim to prove relevance in one of Arizona’s safest Democrat seats.

Jul 14 •

Christy Love Kelly

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Voices from Both Sides — Exclusive Reactions from Liberty Board Members and 4LibertyKids PAC Following Failed Recall and AG Report Clearing…

Friday’s Final 48: Liberty Elementary School District

Jul 12 •

Christy Love Kelly

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Tensions Rise in Chandler and Tempe City Councils

Chandler Mayor Serving in Violation of City Charter—Council Scrambles to Amend Rules to Protect His Term and League of Cities Presidency; Tempe Faces…

Jul 9 •

Christy Love Kelly

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