In The News
HEADLINES THAT MATTER
Here, we share news articles that are pertinent to Life, Marriage & Family, and Religious Freedom. This page is designed to keep you updated on significant trends, breaking news, and current events surrounding these crucial issues. Browse the summaries provided and click the links to access the complete articles and gain valuable insights.
Heritage Foundation: Education Freedom Report Card
Heritage Foundation reports that Arizona ranks second in the nation on its Education Freedom Report Card, thanks to its innovative educational policies. Despite K-12 public education spending quadrupling since 1960,...
Arizona Republic: How roughly 40 state laws could change if the Arizona Abortion Access Act passes
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...
Arizona Republic: Why the Campaign Behind Arizona’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure is Skipping Public Forums
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...
Goldwater Institute: Blocking Pencils and Books? Homeschool Moms Sue to Protect ESA Freedom
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...
GOLDWATER INSTITUTE: Arizona’s Universal ESA Program: A History of Surplus, Savings, & Media Misinformation
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...
AZ FREE NEWS: Toma Calls On Horne To Protect ESAs From AG Mayes
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...
ARIZONA DAILY INDEPENDENT: Arizona School District Governing Board Rejects Biden Administration’s Rewrite of Title IX
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...
ARIZONA CAPITAL TIMES: Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Batch of GOP Bills
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...
DAILY MAIL: Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses Among Children Have Spiked 133% Since 2019
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...