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SOTU guests from Arizona show how Biden needs support from Native voters in battleground states

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2 years ago

March 10, 2024

SOTU guests from Arizona show how Biden needs support from Native voters in battleground states

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When President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address Thursday, Native Americans from Arizona were special guests on Capitol Hill. It sent a clear message about the importance of Indigenous support for Democrats facing high-stakes elections this year in battleground states.

Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego, a retired U.S. Marine Corps corporal, brought John and Cheston Bailon, two Navajo brothers who fought beside him in Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, during the Iraq War.

“Many moons ago, we were just young men, you know, trying to do our jobs on patrol together and now we get to have this cool experience wearing suits and looking a little grayer, a little older, but still as closest friends as we were then and I’m very happy that they’re here with me,” Gallego told KJZZ News. “I’m just glad to share this experience with my Marine Corps brothers.”

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(From left) Cheston Bailon, Ruben Gallego and John Bailon

“We’ve gone through with our deployments, and then us living in Arizona, we were students at ASU when Ruben started his career there,” added John Bailon. “Here we are, what a cool moment for us.”

A long-time House representative, who’s now running for a seat in the U.S. Senate, Gallego shared the federal government has “neglected” its trust responsibilities and that “there’s a lot more work needs to be done.”

“I think historically, the relationship between tribes and the government has been a pendulum of supporters or aggressors,” said Cheston Bailon, “and Ruben has been asking a lot of curious, compassionate questions, since I first met him. I think that’s what built our relationship and has extended to supporting and advocating for all tribes.”

Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community got invited by First Lady Jill Biden. Among the first lady’s 20 guests in attendance, he was the only one from Arizona. Lews was even told by White House staff that he’s the first tribal guest to sit inside the presidential box.

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Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community thanks paradegoers for returning to the first Ira Hayes celebration in three years.

“I definitely hope that my presence there means something and speaks volumes about Arizona, and about the importance of tribes and tribal sovereignty,” Lewis told KJZZ News. “I have never seen the amount of attention due to tribes from the Biden-Harris administration for what has been accomplished in Indian Country.”

Climate change, infrastructure, and water were among critical issues Lewis identified for Native voters in Arizona, where Indigenous peoples make up 5 percent of the state’s population.

“Arizona is going to be ground-zero for the upcoming presidential election,” added Lewis. “And these 22 tribes, we are a swing vote. Attention is well-deserved.”

Those tribal communities helped Biden become the first Democrat to win Arizona in a presidential election since 1996.

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President Trump to visit Phoenix Friday for first Arizona trip of 2026

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10 hours ago

April 17, 2026

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President Trump to visit Phoenix Friday for first Arizona trip of 2026

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — President Donald Trump will make a visit to the Valley for the first time in 2026 on Friday.

The President will speak at the “Build the Red Wall” event, hosted by Turning Point USA, at Dream City Church in North Phoenix. “Build the Red Wall” is an effort to support Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

“I think the President’s coming to town to look for a rally among his adoring fans,” said Pollster at Highground Inc. Paul Bentz.

Arizona’s Family spoke to voters in downtown Phoenix ahead of the President’s visit. Affordability and the economy were the top issue that many people shared.

While some say they supported the Trump administration’s efforts on immigration, with border crossings at a decades-long low, others said the war in Iran, gas prices, and overall affordability were big concerns.

“The ultimate issue that he has is that whether it’s the war in Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices as they are right now, the general affordability issues, he has not come up with a lot of solutions to this point,” said Bentz.

Other speakers listed for the event include Republican candidate for governor Andy Biggs, Erika Kirk, and several Arizona congressional republicans.

The doors will open at 9 a.m., pre-programming is scheduled to begin at noon. President Trump is scheduled to take the stage at 2 p.m.

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Arizona State assistant football coach dies

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April 16, 2026

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Arizona State assistant football coach dies

Arizona State football assistant strength coach Steven Miller has died, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Miller, 29, passed away Wednesday, April 15.

Chris Karpman first reported the news via X.

Miller, who suffered from epilepsy, had endured medical issues recently, one incident occurring after the team had wrapped up practice on April 7. Most of the players had left the practice facility, but about 30 or so remained behind, some waiting for transportation back and others doing interviews with the media.

Miller was not at the next two practices, but was back at practice on April 14.

He was one of the coaches who had a special bond with many of the team’s players.

Jeff Sims, who played quarterback from 2024 to 2025, posted a photo on his social media of Miller after the Big 12 conference championship win over Iowa State with the caption: “Solid as they come rest up my dawg.”

Tributes from players started to flow in.

Miller, a local product out of Gilbert High School, played right tackle for ASU from 2015-18.

(This story will be updated. Check back soon.)

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Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for April 15, 2026

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1 day ago

April 16, 2026

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Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for April 15, 2026

The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers

13-21-27-43-45, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 5

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning The Pick numbers

15-18-22-27-30-43

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Winning Pick 3 numbers

2-3-7

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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers

15-26-27-32-40

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Winning Triple Twist numbers

05-08-17-35-36-40

Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.

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What time is the Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?

In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.

How to play the Powerball

To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.

You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.

To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:

5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
5 white balls = $1 million.
4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
4 white balls = $100.
3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
3 white balls = $7.
2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
1 red Powerball = $4.

There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:

Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.

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