Arizona Free Enterprise Club

Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs went to a private school. Now she fights against school choice for others. She's a hypocrite.

Keep in mind as you read this that Arizona district schools are sitting on 78 million square feet of excess space—enough for 630,000 more students. That unused real estate is worth $12.2 billion. And it’s costing taxpayers $1B every year just to maintain. Full story: readlion.com/dont-fall-for-…

In Episode 6 of The State Room Arizona, Scot Mussi sits down with @KristenEastlick from @capitalresearch to break down the hidden networks of money shaping politics in Arizona. From nonprofits to ballot committees, this conversation reveals how influence really works behind the scenes, and why what you see during campaigns is only part of the story. They also discuss how outside groups impact Arizona policy and what voters should watch heading into 2026. If you want to understand who’s really shaping Arizona’s political agenda, this episode is for you. EPISODE 006 🎙 Guest: Kristen Eastlick 🎙 Host: Scot Mussi 📍 Topic: Who’s Really Funding Arizona’s Politics? azfree.org InfluenceWatch.org capitalresearch.org youtu.be/TDJgxeJSGkY

Arizona's ESA program is helping children thrive. Throwing families like this off the program in order to push them toward higher cost public schools is unconscionable. Yet that's exactly what a proposed anti-ESA ballot measure would do--throwing more families off the program each year at ever lower income levels.

🚨 Trump Admin Intercepts $60 Million in Student Loan Fraud Meanwhile, Democrats want to expand student loan forgiveness... on the taxpayer’s dime! Fraud isn’t a side issue right now. It’s everywhere—and we’re just starting to see how bad it is. This is exactly why leadership matters. dailycaller.com/2026/05/13/don…

Let’s think big, Arizona. It’s time to eliminate our income tax.

So in addition to potentially costing Arizona taxpayers over $1 BILLION in damages, Katie Hobbs' illegal housing moratorium has created a severe housing shortage. But does Hobbs have a plan to fix this? No, instead of using state land to support new housing development, she wants to cover it in solar panels and satisfy her Green New Scam cronies. Arizona can't afford another four years of Katie Hobbs!

For @CraigHarrisNews to say that the auditor general determined that 34% of ESA monies were misspent based on a table that analyzed a total of 63 transactions is absurd. Plus, the largest identified issue on the chart was "missing documentation," which doesn't prove that money was misspent. And the footnote at the bottom explicitly stated that these figures should not be used to project for the entire program population. Either he is knowingly lying or he is too dumb to read a table.

🚨 Tucson voters... here we go again! TEP’s Repackaged Climate Deal A 25-year deal is back on the ballot this November, and it’s bigger, more expensive, and packed with the same agenda voters already rejected. Let’s be clear: • $64 MILLION tied to climate programs • A long-term partnership between the city and a monopoly utility • Costs that will ultimately fall on ratepayers • More power handed to unelected boards and bureaucrats This isn’t about keeping the lights on. Tucson will still have electricity either way. This is about locking in a decades-long political and policy agenda—without real accountability. Voters already said NO once. 👉 It’s time to say NO again. Read the fine print. Know the cost. Protect your wallet. READ MORE: azfree.org/blog/2026/05/1… #Tucson #AZPolitics #EnergyPolicy

Keep Arizona Free Update 014 - with @Darla4freedom Darla Gonzalez Arizona, here are the 3 biggest stories you need to know this week 👇 • Budget chaos at the Capitol. Governor Katie Hobbs demanded lawmakers produce a full budget—they did, and she vetoed it within an hour. Now Arizona is back in fiscal uncertainty, with no detailed alternative from the Governor. After inheriting a $2.5 billion surplus and helping drive a $1.4 billion deficit, Hobbs is now attacking tax relief for families and small businesses without offering real solutions. Arizonans deserve transparency, debate, and leadership—not just vetoes. • A growing taxpayer risk tied to housing policy. Hobbs’ housing moratorium has been ruled illegal, and now taxpayers could be on the hook. One builder is already seeking more than $300 million in damages, with total liability potentially exceeding $1 billion. At a time of budget strain, that’s a risk Arizona families can’t afford. When government ignores the law, taxpayers pay the price. • Protecting school choice in Arizona. On Saturday, May 16th, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club is hosting “Protecting Educational Freedom: Securing the Future of ESAs” in Tempe. This event brings together leaders and advocates to defend Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and parental rights in education. It runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at Arizona Community Church, featuring keynote speaker George Khalaf. If you care about the future of Arizona students, this is an event you won’t want to miss. azlibertynetwork.org Stay informed and get involved at azfree.org/join Subscribe for weekly updates on Arizona policy and politics.

Democrats want to: • weaken voter ID requirements • expand what qualifies as “proof” • block future safeguards Many Arizonans already doubt the fairness, accuracy and security of our elections. This would make it 100x worse. Frankly, supporting this should be disqualifying for anyone running for public office. Full story: azfreenews.com/2026/05/arizon…

Katie Hobbs wants to push costly wind and solar plans on Arizonans, which drive up rates and are less reliable. She’s making Arizona less affordable and more like California!

A @GoldwaterInst report finds Arizona’s off‑cycle local elections draw far lower turnout than general elections, despite deciding billions in spending. Turnout averaged 26.9%, with older, wealthier voters overrepresented. The report recommends aligning local elections with higher‑turnout cycles. azfreenews.com/2026/05/report…

This isn’t just another event!!! On Saturday, May 16th, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club is bringing together a powerful coalition for “Protecting Educational Freedom: Securing the Future of ESAs” in Tempe—and you need to be there. REGISTER HERE: ✨votervoice.net/mobile/AZLN/Ev… This is where leaders, parents, and advocates from across Arizona unite to defend Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, parental rights, and the future of school choice. 🎤 Featuring Keynote Speaker George Khalaf 🗓 Saturday, May 16 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM 📍 Arizona Community Church – Tempe, AZ The stakes have never been higher. ESAs are under attack—and this is your chance to stand up and be part of the fight. 🔥 Show up. Get informed. Take action. 🔥 Join the movement to protect Arizona’s students. If you care about freedom in education, you cannot miss this. Don’t forget to sign up! #esas #arizona @AZlovesESAs @A1Policy @WeAreTheHLA @Heritage_Action @RedStateReform @amrenewcitizen @GoldwaterInst @followers

Arizona’s future doesn’t take care of itself.. it takes people who show up!!! If you’ve been wondering how to make a real impact for your kids’ future, this is your moment. Don’t just watch from the sidelines: GET INVOLVED with an organization that’s actually driving change. Our latest grassroots podcast episode is live, and it’s all about what’s really happening on the ground and how YOU can be part of keeping Arizona free and prosperous. 👉 Watch now: youtu.be/nNe5Zi4oIKA If there’s one group you should be part of right now, its @azfec Join us. Get involved. Let’s keep Arizona strong. Follow and message @Darla4freedom or visit azfree.org/join