Kaely Monahan

Phoenix

Podcast Producer at The Arizona Republic

Podcast Producer at The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

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Yes, you need to prove your citizenship to vote in Arizona. Everything to know

Aug 28, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

It goes without saying: You must be a U.S. citizen to vote in U.S. elections. Even so, the idea of proving your citizenship has been hotly contested. Proponents say it's crucial to prevent non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. Opponents say that this creates roadblocks that disenfranchise voters. In Arizona, the Legislature sought to reinstate a state law requiring residents to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote.
4 key Arizona races on your 2024 ballot that you really shouldn't ignore

Aug 21, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

The general election is Nov. 5, and the presidential race is gaining the most attention. However, for Arizonans, there are some really important races down your ballot that you don't want to skip over. In Maricopa County, in particular, there are four races worth your attention:Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican, lost his reelection bid in July. His office administers the county’s elections, and the winner will effectively run the 2026 elections in Arizona’s most populous county.
Will the Great Bend of the Gila be Arizona's next national monument?

Aug 19, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with flora and fauna. Now, with the river dammed up, the water doesn't always flow. Nonetheless, the region is still home to an abundance of people, wildlife and historical treasures. These three aspects are what locals, archaeologists, and biologists hope to preserve as a national monument.
Proposed Great Bend of the Gila would protect diversity of landscapes

Aug 17, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

Kaely MonahanView of the White Tank Mountains from the Gread Bend of the Gila. Provided By Dawn KishDusty view of the flowing Gila River, April 13, 2023. Provided By David Wallace VisualsView of Saddle Mountain near the Great Bend of the Gila. Provided By Dawn KishFlowing Gila River in Great Bend of the Gila. Taken by David Wallace on April 12, 2023. Provided By David Wallace VisualsBighorn Sheep in proposed Great Bend of the Gila National Monument. Photo taken by trail camera on Aug. 20, 2011.
Valley 101: Your burning questions about Arizona answered

Aug 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kaely Monahan

Kaely Monahan, Arizona RepublicAugust 12, 2024 at 9:01 AM·2 min readHave you ever wondered why Arizona's sunsets are so stunning? Or maybe you've questioned why the rivalry between Arizona State and the University of Arizona is so intense. Ever wondered why old houses in Phoenix have AC units on their roofs? And what about all those saguaros - do they really only grow in Arizona deserts?
What the stock market crash means for Arizonans

Aug 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Kaely Monahan

Slow job growth could be one reason why markets worldwide took a nosedive on Monday. At the beginning of August, the U.S. jobs report showed sluggish growth in July. However, the stock market has been stabilizing. And for those of us in Arizona, things are looking up — at least a little. Inflation is cooling — though that doesn't mean prices are going down, except for gas prices. Those have dropped almost 40 cents. For more than a year wages have outpaced inflation.
Mecham and McVeigh: Fringe political and social movements take root in Arizona

Jul 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Amanda Luberto |Kaely Monahan

Amanda Luberto and Kaely Monahan, Arizona RepublicJuly 24, 2024 at 8:01 AM·1 min readTHE ROOTS OF RADICALISMListen to the full season| What is going on in Arizona? | The Goldwater eraThe podcast series "Rediscovering: The Roots of Radicalism" looks at Arizona history and Arizona extremists dating to the state’s time as a U.S. territory after the Civil War. It makes stops in the Barry Goldwater/John Birch Society era and revists the impact of notable figures such as impeached Gov.
Arizona's Goldwater era marked by anti-Communist furor, a shift to the right

Jul 23, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

The podcast series "Rediscovering: The Roots of Radicalism" looks at Arizona history and Arizona extremists dating to the state’s time as a U.S. territory after the Civil War. It makes stops in the Barry Goldwater/John Birch Society era and revists the impact of notable figures such as impeached Gov. Evan Mecham and federal building bomber Timothy McVeigh. It continues through the tumultuous years of Joe Arpaio's immigration crackdowns and the Jan.
In 'Twisters,' Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell refresh a classic in a fun watch

Jul 18, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

There was a brief moment in my life when I thought I wanted to be a meteorologist. The combination of being a pilot’s daughter and seeing the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” confirmed that weather science is fun and fascinating. And honestly, weather is still one of the top topics of discussion among my friend group and strangers. How often are we reaching for our phones to check the temperature? How often are we staring at a precipitation map hoping for some summer rain?
60 years after Barry Goldwater's presidential run, extreme conservatism is now the norm

Jul 17, 2024 | azcentral.com | Kaely Monahan

Former President Donald Trump is now the official Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential race. His bombastic style and boastful rhetoric are something people either love or hate. But Trump is not the first president or presidential candidate to make such colorful remarks and push the Republican Party further to the right. Sixty years ago, another grandiloquent and explicitly extreme presidential candidate appeared on the scene. Barry M.