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San Francisco de Asis parishioner: 'We need to hold the government accountable'

Bruce Buttrey, a Flagstaff resident and member of the San Francisco de Asis parish, said holding the government "accountable" is a crucial issue, second only to restricting abortion.

By Coconino News | Jul 5, 2024

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San Francisco de Asis parishioner: 'We are concerned about this election being stolen'

Andrea Guerrette, a Flagstaff resident and member of the San Francisco de Asis parish, said she is worried about rule of law and immigration issues and is "concerned about this election being stolen."

By Coconino News | Jul 3, 2024

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Smith: 'Not a chance' on Mayes' proposed legislation receiving support from state Republicans

By Coconino News | Nov 7, 2023

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith has lambasted Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and her intention to introduce Education Protection Orders aiming at implementing gun control measures, following a recent mass shooting in Maine. "Not a chance, Mayes. DOA," Smith said.

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Smith: 'You’re not getting our firearms'

By Coconino News | Nov 2, 2023

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith has criticized a statement released by Arizona House Democrats, who expressed support for gun safety reforms following a recent mass shooting in Maine. Smith, a Republican, dismissed the Democrats' call for reforms, stating, "You're not getting our firearms. Minor reform with Democrats is an oxymoron. It's ban everything OR make it so hard to own one that nobody can. We've seen this before. Crocodile tears."

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Chairwoman of Strong Communities Action: 'A vote for Patrick McHenry is a vote against the people'

By Coconino News | Oct 22, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Strong Communities Action, has expressed her support for U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as Speaker of the House. In a post on the X platform, Hamilton stated, "The American people wanted Jim Jordan in January for House Speaker and we want him to be Speaker today. The people won't be forgiving of any member of House Republicans rolling the people & voting for Dem Party ruining this country."

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Smith: 'TPUSA did nothing wrong and you know it'

By Coconino News | Oct 22, 2023

Rep. Austin Smith has come to the defense of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after video footage emerged showing a physical altercation involving an Arizona State University professor, a TPUSA reporter, and a TPUSA cameraman. Smith adamantly declared, "TPUSA did nothing wrong and you know it."

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Hamilton: 'you aren't really serious about the housing crisis if you ignore 15 million new illegal immigrants'

By Coconino News | Sep 25, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Arizona's Strong Communities Action, criticized Democratic Senator Anna Hernandez for not addressing the border crisis when discussing Arizona's housing crisis. Hamilton argued that ignoring the influx of illegal immigrants into the country undermines any serious efforts to address the housing crisis.

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Smith: "Why are so many families utilizing ESA’s and school choice options"

By Coconino News Report | Sep 4, 2023

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith used the X platform to pose a question about the preference for school choice among many Arizona families, which he followed up with a video intended to serve as the "answer." This video featured footage from a recent incident at a Colorado public school, where a middle school student and his parent were engaged in a discussion with an administrator due to the removal of the boy from class for wearing a "Don't Tread on Me" patch on his backpack.

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Rogers: "May justice finally be served"

By Coconino News Report | Sep 4, 2023

Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers used platform X to express her backing for former Arizona Attorney General Candidate Abe Hamadeh, who has sought a new trial in light of his election loss last year.

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Hoffman on federal assistance for Hawaiians: 'This insults the Hawaii survivors'

By Coconino News Report | Aug 23, 2023

A column authored by Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman was published Monday, in which he openly voiced criticism of the Biden Administration. In the column, he highlighted their failure to allocate sufficient funding to assist the victims of the Maui wildfire, all the while having provided billions to Ukraine.

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Hamilton: 'Hobbs is a government money laundering clown'

By Coconino News Report | Aug 15, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Arizona Strong Communities Action, used platform X to share her perspective on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' choice to declare a state of emergency due to escalating temperatures in the state. Hobbs made this declaration on August 11, along with issuing an executive order outlining future heat response measures.

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Hamilton: "Update your voter registration record to Republican."

By Coconino News Report | Aug 14, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Arizona Strong Communitie's Action, took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to ask those who are registered as independent to switch to Republican and give their vote to former president Trump. The request comes after former candidate for Arizona governor Kari Lake visited the Iowa State Fair last week to campaign for Trump and slam "woke" ideology.

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Hamilton: "We need an American revival tour with @AintGottaDollar @Jason_Aldean @JSteeleMusic."

By Coconino News Report | Aug 14, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Arizona Strong Communities Action, posted on platform X, formerly known as Twitter, her desire for an "American revival tour" headed by country singers Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean, and Jeffrey Steele. Anthony, a farmer based in Virginia, accomplished the feat of having three songs simultaneously hold the top positions last week on the iTunes chart.

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Smith: 'Southern Arizona shouldn’t be this dangerous'

By Coconino News Report | Aug 10, 2023

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith utilized platform X (formerly recognized as Twitter) to strongly criticize the Biden administration's choice to overlook the border situation during the president's recent visit to Arizona. Instead of addressing the border concerns, Biden's visit centered on designating a new monument at the Grand Canyon.

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Smith: 'It’s about what they’ve done to half the country by extension'

By Coconino News Report | Aug 2, 2023

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith utilized platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to reaffirm his support of former President Trump following his third indictment, as he vies for the Republican presidential nominee spot for 2024.

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"Taxpayer dollars are not ours to dish out haphazardly," state Rep. Smith says explaining his vote against Prop 400

By Coconino News Report | Aug 2, 2023

Arizona State Rep. Austin Smith took to platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Monday to voice his dissent against the passage of Senate Bill 1102, known as Proposition 400, and make why he voted against the measure this week

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Rep. Smith: "I encourage more staff to come forward to the legislature who’ve experienced similar situations."

By Coconino News Report | Jul 26, 2023

The embattled former Arizona State University administrator fired for allowing right-wing speakers to speak on campus is a heroic champion of free speech, Arizona State Rep. Austin Smith (R-Surprise) said in a social media post this week

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Hamilton: 'Bidenomics has caused families to have to get two or three paychecks just to afford food'

By Coconino News Report | Jul 12, 2023

President Joe Biden's economic policy is a hot topic for debate these days.

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Marshall on Bible-hiding complaint: 'This letter constitutes a formal ethics complaint against Arizona House Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton'

By Coconino News Report | May 2, 2023

On May 1, several Arizona House representatives including David Marshall (R-Snowflake) filed a formal ethics complaint against a fellow representative for her actions toward religious texts in the building, according to a Twitter post.

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Crane: O’Halleran 'supports hiring an army of IRS agents to target the middle class'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 25, 2022

Eli Crane, a candidate for Congress in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, has indicated his support for a bill that would block the use of funds to "build an army of tax SWAT teams," according to a press release from the Stand For Freedom PAC. The legislation is authored by Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks, and is intended to be a response to the $80 billion allocated for the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act passed earlier this year, which is to be used to hire new IRS personnel and increase enforcement.