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Arizona
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Arizona, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Health · United StatesSupreme Court allows Arizona prison healthcare takeover to begin Oct. 19
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arizona's attempt to delay a court-ordered takeover of its prison healthcare system. Justice Elena Kagan denied the state's request, allowing the takeover to proceed on October 19 for approximately 25,000 inmates.
United States3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Considers Data Centers on Public Lands
The Trump administration is reviewing proposals to build at least 12 data centers and related infrastructure on federal public lands. These projects could span over 17,600 acres across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, with local officials largely unaware.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesGill Bill Aims to End SNAP Restaurant Meals Program
Representative Brandon Gill has introduced a bill to eliminate the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program. The program allows eligible recipients to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants, a practice Gill argues is a loophole for fast food purchases.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
PoliticsUS Justice Department sues four states over immigrant tuition laws
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The department alleges that state laws offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students discriminate against U.S. citizens and violate federal law.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesPolygamous leader Samuel Bateman faces sentencing for child abuse
Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman is set for sentencing on state child abuse convictions. He is already serving a 50-year federal sentence for orchestrating sex involving children and faces additional time based on the state charges.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs selects ex-Republican John Giles as running mate
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a former Republican mayor of Mesa, as her running mate on 11 August 2026. Giles, who switched to independent in May, aims to attract conservative voters in a tight race against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Arizona will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time in January 2027.
United States4 min readTrust 85 · Craft 90 · Hype 15