Fact Check Arizona

On this episode, we start with a statement by a presidential candidate about electric bills, which leads to the topic of the board that regulates the state's utilities, the Arizona Corporation Commission. We look at some claims made during a debate for three seats on that commission while explaining how it does its work.

Proposition 314 offers voters a variety of changes to how Arizona would handle crimes linked to the state's border with Mexico. Those proposals brought a variety of claims to light when Republican State Senator John Kavanagh and Democratic State Representative Analise Ortiz debated them on September 20. This week, we hear about some of the most-frequently made claims in that debate.

If you've driven on Interstate 10 lately, particularly between Tucson and Phoenix, you may have noticed billboards proclaiming The Epoch Times as "#1 Trusted News". But the news outlet's shadowy ownership structure and suspect reporting make it a questionable resource.

This season on Fact Check Arizona, we look at what people around the 2024 election are saying and whether they have the facts on their side. We'll look not just at facts but also context, and we'll bring the receipts so you can follow along.

The Fact Check AZ team discuss how we'd dissect a questionable campaign mailer.

Who builds and maintains vote tabulation equipment, and how do we know it is working as intended?

Why would Blake Masters make major changes in the policy portion of his website? Is he alone in doing so?

Abortion misconceptions and changing stances are frequent in Arizona campaigns.

Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.

Both candidates have attacked the other over certain claims. Here's a look at how true they are.