Laurie Roberts

Phoenix

Columnist for The Arizona Republic and https://t.co/qPDk3OtY3W. Wife, mom, desert dweller. [email protected]. Threads: @laurierobertsaz

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Due process wins after feds back off Tucson deportation plan

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

A Guatemalan woman and her U.S. citizen newborn can remain in the country for now. Donald Trump must be livid. A Guatemalan woman, Erika M., who illegally crossed the border while pregnant, was initially denied legal counsel and faced expedited removal after giving birth in a Tucson hospital. Public outcry and protests followed CBP's attempts to separate Erika M. from her newborn child, Emily, a U.S. citizen. CBP reversed course, allowing Erika M.
Arizona has a sneaky plan to protect school vouchers: Tie them to teacher pay | Opinion

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Arizona Republicans plan to tie teacher pay raises to a constitutional amendment protecting school vouchers. The proposal seeks to extend Proposition 123 funding while adding constitutional protections for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts or ESAs.The plan would bypass Gov. Katie Hobbs' potential veto by going directly to the 2026 ballot.
Mesa arsonist torches a Telsa ... and the America we know | Opinion

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Ian Moses is accused of setting fire to a Tesla Cybertruck at a Mesa dealership. Days later, Democrats have not decried the incident, which appears to be aimed at Tesla owner and Trump ally Elon Musk. Incidents like this are the definition of domestic terrorism, leading us to an America we barely recognize. Or maybe we do. Of all the dumb people in the world, surely the idiot who set fire to a Tesla Cybertruck in Mesa is the dumbest.
Karrin Taylor Robson just wasted millions to annoy Arizona voters | Opinion

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Hey, Arizona candidates, it's too darn soon to start your 2026 assault on our eyeballs and ear canals. Karrin Taylor Robson launched her 2026 Arizona gubernatorial campaign with a TV ad featuring Donald Trump's endorsement. The ad is way too early and aligns her closely with Trump, both of which may irritate voters. Robson should embrace a more traditional conservative platform, instead of relying on Trump's endorsement. Approach your TV with caution, Arizona.
Andy Biggs offers tribute to Trump's first 100 days. What is he smoking? | Opinion

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

As we near Day 100 in President Donald Trump’s America, let’s take a moment to detach ourselves from reality and hear from Rep. Andy Biggs. “Americans are safer, healthier, and more prosperous than they were 98 days ago,” the Arizona congressman gushed on Sunday.
Devin Booker's viral act of kindness is the best thing in Arizona now | Opinion

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker donated $200 to a lemonade stand run by children raising money for a dog rescue. The encounter was captured on video and quickly went viral on TikTok. The young boy running the stand, Eli, hopes to raise $1,000 for Almost There Rescue. As the week wraps, it’s time to choose the best Arizona story making the rounds. OK, it won't rock the world — which, by most accounts, is falling apart — but maybe it could at least jiggle us into a brief smile.
APS customer died after her electricity was cut off? Not again | Opinion

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laurie Roberts

Kate Korman was 82 when she was found dead in her Sun City West home. Six days earlier, Arizona Public Service had shut off her electricity. It’s a story that will make you sick and, sadly, one we’ve heard before. Remember Stephanie Pullman? She was 72 when she died inside her Sun City West home on a sweltering 107-degree day in September 2018. She died for lack of a $51 payment to APS.
APS customer died after her electricity was cut off? Not again | Opinion

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Nobody should die because they can't pay their electric bill. Arizona can do better. 82-year-old Kate Korman was found dead in her Sun City West home six days after Arizona Public Service shut off her electricity. APS claims to have followed protocol, citing 10 communication attempts with Korman regarding her unpaid bill. Arizona needs stricter regulations, and we all need to take more responsibility for checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Shame on Arizona, leaving disabled kids just 8 days from disaster | Opinion

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Laurie Roberts

Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is facing a $122 million shortfall, jeopardizing services for nearly 59,000 residents with disabilities. While a bipartisan solution was proposed, Republican leaders blocked it, opting for a plan that includes potential pay cuts for caregivers. A bipartisan group must act immediately to resolve the funding gap and ensure continued care for vulnerable Arizonans. It’s now been 96 days since Gov.
GOP governor candidate just lost her golden ticket to win Arizona | Opinion

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Laurie Roberts

• Donald Trump endorsed both Karrin Taylor Robson and Andy Biggs for Arizona governor. • Biggs, a staunch Trump ally, aligns with the ultra-MAGA wing of the Republican party. • Trump's dual endorsement now complicates Taylor Robson's path to victory in the Republican primary. Karrin Taylor Robson just lost her ace in the hole in next year’s race for governor. President Donald Trump, that would be. Trump on April 21 endorsed Taylor Robson for governor, repeating his earlier endorsement from December.