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Feds Slam Movers with $15M ‘Age Bias’ Fine—And a Gag Order

The federal government has accused a California moving company of “age discrimination,” demanding the family-run small business pay a $15..

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Arizona’s Water Director Wants a Fight Over Growth? He’s Getting It

Arizona’s top water bureaucrat, Tom Buschatzke, attempted to justify his agency’s illegal rule that has shut down new home construction in some..

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Addressing Arizona’s Water Supply Challenges Requires Common Sense, Fairness

In the middle of a critical housing crisis, Gov. Katie Hobbs halted the construction of homes in large swaths of..

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Gov. Hobbs’ Illegal Power Grab Is Exacerbating Arizona’s Housing Crisis

Bureaucrats working under Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ oversight have imposed a new rule that effectively halts new home construction in..

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Trump Should End Biden Admin’s Attack on Grand Canyon University

The incoming Trump administration faces numerous priorities in addressing the damage to higher education left by its predecessor. Among these,..

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Arizona Supreme Court Curbs Union Time on Taxpayers’ Dime

Imagine for a moment that your local city council paid city workers not to perform the jobs they were hired..

Constitutional Rights
A Warning to Governments in Lone Star State: Public Funds are for Public Purposes

In a crucial win for taxpayers in the Lone Star State—and throughout the country—the Texas Supreme Court issued a decision..

Constitutional Rights
Taxpayer Victory! AZ Supreme Court Rebukes Government Favoritism

The Arizona Supreme Court this morning sided with the Goldwater Institute, handing the state’s taxpayers a victory in a unanimous..

Constitutional Rights
Union Scheme to Steal Everyone Else’s Money Goes to Court

It’s one of the most corrupt and unlawful ways that the government provides favors to political benefactors and preferred special..

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With Liberty Under Assault, Our Veterans Answered the Call

Today, we say thank you to America’s veterans. Between the deployments, the time away from loved ones, the moves, and the..

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