Jacob Sumner, MPA

Officially a Master of Public Administration! Today, I graduated with Distinction from @ASU with my MPA!

Happening Now: @ArizonaStand is recording for @12News Arizona Midday with 3 of our 4 Stand for Children Arizona Renaissance Scholars!

“…Phoenix Union High School District, Mesa Public Schools, Tolleson Union, J.O. Combs Unified, and Apache Junction Unified — have been awarded 9th Grade On-Track grants…” Last year’s $3.4 million appropriation is benefiting students across our state! yourvalley.net/stories/arizon…

It’s the Home Opener! Let’s go Dbacks!

Sounds like baseball.

Don’t leave a slither of doubt.

105 degrees can’t keep me from watching the @Dbacks play today!

Spring Training! Go @Dbacks!

Where will students benefit from expanded 9th Grade On-Track programs thanks to last year's $3.4 million appropriation? The Verde Valley. Holbrook. Casa Grande. Mesa. Phoenix. Tolleson. Apache Junction. San Tan Valley.

Spring is here! Watching the @Dbacks take on the Mariners tonight at Peoria Sports Complex!

Watch: Why hundreds of people showed up to Early Childhood Day to call on the #AZLeg to invest in affordable childcare. abc15.com/news/local-new…

We asked Early Childhood Day attendees why they support investing in Arizona's youngest residents. Here's what they had to say (part 3):

We asked Early Childhood Day attendees why they support investing in Arizona's youngest residents. Here's what they had to say (part 1):

Leadership is measured in results. This year, we’re grading AZ legislators on how they show up for families in three key areas: - Public education - Early childhood - Criminal justice reform We’re tough graders. Who do you think will earn an A+? #AZLeg stand.org/arizona/2026-r…

Good news! HB 2265 received unanimous support in the House Judiciary Committee this morning! Next stop, the full House!

Rep Kupper introduced HB 2004 to create a state child tax credit to help Arizonans afford to start—and grow—their family.

@SashaHupka @VotebeatUS Congratulations!

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m joining @votebeatus to cover voting access, election administration and democracy in Arizona! I've long admired this outlet's work, and I'm excited to be on the team. I start today, so send tips and add me to press lists: shupka@votebeat.org.

“‘These fees affect families when they’re living paycheck to paycheck and they can’t get clear and they can’t continue with their lives because of these fees.’” @ArizonaStand is working to eliminate fees for jury trials, public defenders, and appeals.azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/01/2…

.@ArizonaStand Campaigns and Government Affairs Director @gfmonsalvo speaking at a press conference about the need to pass HB2265 to eliminate constitutional fees in the criminal justice system!

@tjlheureux0 @phoenixnewtimes @arizonaagenda Congratulations!

More than 2 years and 491 bylines later, I’m departing @phoenixnewtimes very grateful to have worked with such talented, fun colleagues. Yesterday, I started a new chapter at @arizonaagenda, where I’ll be reporting on state and local politics. Subscribe and follow along!

That’s right. School resource officers say students are safer if they don’t have access to their phones during emergencies! Find out why ⬇️