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The Arizona Republic writes (subscription required) that Proposition 139, if passed, could significantly alter nearly 40 abortion-related laws in Arizona, a move that opponents argue would jeopardize the health and safety of women and girls. The measure, which seeks...
The Arizona Republic reports (subscription required) that the campaign behind Proposition 139, the Arizona Abortion Access Act, has refused to participate in state-mandated public forums. Despite being offered the opportunity to present their case alongside opponents,...
In a recent legal battle reported by the Goldwater Institute, two homeschooling mothers, Velia Aguirre and Rosemary McAtee, have filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Education. The lawsuit challenges new limitations imposed on the use of Empowerment...
Recently, the Goldwater Institute's Matt Beienburg released a critical analysis of Arizona’s universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, challenging the misleading narratives presented by the media and critics. The ESA program, which allows every Arizona...
According to Daniel Stefanski from the AZ Free News, Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma has called on Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to resist Attorney General Kris Mayes' push for increased regulation of the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program....
As reported by the Arizona Daily Independent, the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board has rejected President Joe Biden’s proposed Title IX rewrite that would redefine “sex” to include “gender identity.” This change, which undermines protections for female...
Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed critical legislation aimed at protecting children and supporting detransitioners. Senate Bill 1511, championed by Senator Janae Shamp, would have required that insurers and healthcare providers who cover or provide transition treatments...
Luke Andrews of the Daily Mail reports on a drastic increase in gender dysphoria diagnoses among children and teenagers, citing a 133% rise in insurance claims for gender identity care from 2019 to 2023. This surge in diagnoses is part of a broader increase in mental...
An article found on the Arizona Daily Independent writes that this week the Goldwater Institute took a bold stand against forced ideological conformity by suing Arizona State University (ASU) on behalf of Dr. Owen Anderson, a seasoned professor challenging the...
According to a recent report by Corinne Murdock in AZ Free News, Arizona's public schools have over $1 billion in surplus funds. Tim McCain, the Arizona Department of Education's chief financial officer, revealed the substantial maintenance and operations (M&O)...