BNSF rail hub faces setback, opposition grows in the West Valley
A proposed multi-billion-dollar BNSF rail hub in Wittmann is facing strong opposition from West Valley residents, who are concerned about long-term impacts on health, air quality, and property values.
Former Arizona GOP Senate candidate Blake Masters is running for Congress
Republican Blake Masters, who lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in last year’s midterm election, announced he is the latest candidate in a crowded Arizona congressional race.
Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko, Sheriff Mark Lamb
Thank you for joining us for this week's Newsmaker Saturday with John Hook. We're talking with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the border crisis later in the program, but we begin with Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, a Republican who's represented Arizona's 8th district since 2018. These are the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, and the district that includes several retirement communities, including Sun City West.
2022 Election: Most of Arizona US House seats called
Redistricting after the 2020 U.S. Census gave the Arizona GOP candidates a leg up in three districts. Meanwhile, a district that had strongly favored Republicans for the past decade got only slightly less GOP-friendly.
Arizona 2022 elections: The state's most contested congressional primaries
Flipping just one Arizona district in November could help Republicans in Congress retake the U.S. House majority and push forward on priorities that include tougher security at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Newsmaker Saturday - Congresswoman Debbie Lesko & Dr. Richard Carmona
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we check in with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko. Plus, we talk with Dr. Richard Carmona to find out more about the Omicron variant that has now been detected in Arizona.
Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko has gallbladder removed in surgery
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, who represents the state's 8th Congressional District, will not return to Washington D.C. until she can recover from gallbladder surgery.
Arizona Rep. Lesko to undergo surgery for removal of gallbladder
Lesko said in a statement on Sept. 21 that doctors recommended she have the surgery after she experienced gastrointestinal problems during the last several weeks.
Arizona leaders react to 2021 Biden-Harris inauguration
Arizona leaders are congratulating the new Biden-Harris administration following the 58th Annual Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20.
Chaos at the Capitol: Arizona officials react to D.C. riot over counting of electoral votes
Amid violent rioting at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. as Electoral College votes are being counted, Arizona politicians are reacting to the latest developments.
Trump campaign holds news conference in Phoenix about 2020 Election results
Rep. Debbie Lesko, former Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit, Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward, and President of Citizens United David Bossie hosted a news conference on Nov. 5 as vote counting for the presidential election continues across the state.
President Trump visits Yuma during tour of 2020 election battleground states
Trump is on a tour of battleground states during this week's Democratic National Convention. After visiting the border wall, Trump will deliver remarks on what the White House says is "Joe Biden's failures on immigration and border security."
Arizona Rep. Lesko supports cities' bids for Space Force headquarters
Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko is advocating for cities in her district to be selected for the U.S. Space Force Command's headquarters.
Could the 2020 Republican National Convention be hosted in Arizona?
Several cities are fighting for the chance to host this summer’s Republican National Convention after President Donald Trump pulled out of North Carolina when the governor wouldn’t commit to a full convention due to coronavirus concerns.
Arizona congressional delegation reacts to attempt to force roll call vote on coronavirus stimulus bill
Members of Arizona's congressional delegation react Friday to a move by a Kentucky congressman during the stimulus bill vote that sparked outrage.
