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Joe Biden’s decision was courage, not weakness. It should inspire us all.
President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday not to seek reelection was the embodiment of courage and should serve as a source of inspiration. It’s the sort of courage that most of us will never be called upon to exhibit, though his critics will say he simply quit because was too feeble and had lost his […] The post Joe Biden’s decision was courage, not weakness. It should inspire us all. appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Sen. Justine Wadsack claims ‘political persecution’ over Tucson criminal speeding ticket
Arizona Sen. Justine Wadsack, a Tucson-area Republican, is claiming “political persecution” over a criminal speeding ticket dating from a March incident that police allege saw her driving her Tesla down Speedway at more than 70 mph. Wadsack was pulled over on Friday, March 15, just after 10 p.m., after being observed “traveling at a high […] The post Sen. Justine Wadsack claims ‘political persecution’ over Tucson criminal speeding ticket appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Democratic delegates face big decisions on a presidential nominee
WASHINGTON — Democratic National Convention delegates from across the country praised President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to end his reelection bid, and a few state party leaders followed Biden’s endorsement and immediately threw their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Delegates are scheduled to hold a virtual roll call vote early next month to officially […]
What to know about Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by Biden as his successor
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new Democratic presidential nominee, passing the torch to the California native who has helmed administration initiatives on reproductive rights and gun control. A former U.S. senator from California who vied for her party’s presidential nomination in the 2020 primaries, Harris, […] The post What to know about Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by Biden as his successor appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Democrats praise Biden for a tough decision, and some back Harris endorsement
WASHINGTON — Democrats Sunday applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race, and some quickly said they support his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, four months before the November elections. Congressional Democrats lauded Biden for his record and for passing the torch to a new […] The post Democrats praise Biden for a tough decision, and some back Harris endorsement appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Harris vows to win nomination
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday, he said in a letter posted to social media, creating an unprecedented vacancy atop the Democratic ticket one month before he was scheduled to officially accept his party’s nomination. In a follow-up post less than 30 minutes later, Biden endorsed Vice President […] The post President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Harris vows to win nomination appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Legislation introduced to ratify Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement
An Arizona congressional delegation introduced bipartisan legislation to ratify and fund the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The agreement would resolve the tribe’s water rights claims and bring additional water supplies to the Verde Valley and the tribe. “Securing water rights and providing reliable water supplies are essential for the future of Arizona,” Democratic […] The post Legislation introduced to ratify Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations globally
Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems were just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that scrambled business operations for many globally on Friday. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to a […]
Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it
The group behind a ballot measure that would overhaul Arizona’s election laws is suing lawmakers for approving a description of the measure that the group says only serves to mislead and confuse voters. Sarah Smallhouse, chairman of the Make Elections Fair Arizona Act campaign, said that lawmakers refused to make the changes to the description […] The post Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
COVID cases on the rise again in Arizona, on its way to ‘becoming a common cold’
As the KP.3 variant becomes the dominant COVID-19 strain across the country, Arizona is seeing a slight increase in cases, but reporting is not entirely complete. As the nation experiences a rise in cases this summer, President Joe Biden tested positive for the virus while on the campaign trail Wednesday and returned to his home […]
Opponents appeal judge’s decision on AZ border ballot referral
Latino advocacy groups are appealing a judge’s approval of a GOP ballot referral that would allow local police to jail migrants, in a last-chance attempt to prevent it from being considered by voters in the fall. “Proposition 314 has no place on the ballot box,” Alejandra Gomez, executive director of Living United for Change in […]
Lake bashes Gallego, starts ‘build the wall’ chant at RNC
Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Arizona Kari Lake stuck to her regular talking points during a brief speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Lake slammed the news media that she used to be a member of, called for the end to the “indoctrination” of children in public schools and started a […] The post Lake bashes Gallego, starts ‘build the wall’ chant at RNC appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
‘Our voice is our power’: Indigenous leaders recognize 76 years of Native voting rights in AZ
Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis wants Arizona’s Indigenous people to remember and honor those who fought for their right to vote as they exercise that right this year. “We’re not celebrating the right to vote,” Lewis said. “We are acknowledging and commemorating these important dates in history for our tribes and our […] The post ‘Our voice is our power’: Indigenous leaders recognize 76 years of Native voting rights in AZ appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
‘It was a cult’: Traumatizing troubled teens
Outside the small town of Mayer, Arizona, 14-year-old Katie Farran and other teenage girls were engaging in a ritual they had done many times before. At the Spring Ridge Academy, Farran and others gathered in a room for “Feedback Group,” a pseudo-group therapy that involves shouting grievances at other participants. The teenage girls were encouraged […] The post ‘It was a cult’: Traumatizing troubled teens appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Biden says ‘no place for this kind of violence in America’ after shooting at Trump rally
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced political violence during brief remarks Saturday night after a shooting abruptly ended a campaign rally that Donald Trump was holding in Pennsylvania and injured the former president. Biden declined to say if the incident, which is under investigation by the Secret Service, was an assassination attempt. “I have an […]
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
BUTLER — Former President Donald Trump is recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took the stage at about 6 p.m., several loud pops […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
GOP ‘secure border’ ballot measure cleared for voters after judge rejects constitutional challenge
A judge on Friday rejected a lawsuit against a GOP ballot referral that would make it a state crime for migrants to cross the southern border and empower local police officers to arrest them, clearing the past for it to go before voters in November. Late Friday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Minder threw […] The post GOP ‘secure border’ ballot measure cleared for voters after judge rejects constitutional challenge appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
In the closing weeks of her US Senate primary, Kari Lake is still trying to become governor
Less than three weeks before she hopes Republican voters make her the party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate, Kari Lake is yet again asking the Arizona Supreme Court to declare her governor and overturn the results of her 2022 failed bid to become the state’s chief executive. “The 2022 election was irredeemably flawed,” Jennifer Wright, […]
Richer, Heap and Hiatt face off in Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder
A state representative and a political newcomer are angling to unseat incumbent Stephen Richer in the July 30 Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder. Generally, races for county recorder aren’t as high-profile as this one, but Maricopa County and its elections have been in the national spotlight off and on since 2020, when Donald Trump […] The post Richer, Heap and Hiatt face off in Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Republican National Convention launches Monday amid some grumbling over abortion stance
WASHINGTON — Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — an opportunity for the GOP to showcase its candidates up and down the ballot and unify behind Donald Trump. The RNC released its trimmed-down party platform the week prior to the convention, after foregoing one entirely […] The post Republican National Convention launches Monday amid some grumbling over abortion stance appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
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