Democrats are targeting State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek), a champion of election integrity, by driving a truck around his district with a lit-up billboard apparently referencing him. It said, “Arizona’s fake electors tried to steal your voice in 2020. Don’t let them do it again in 2024.” Hoffman was one of 11 Republican electors chosen by Arizona Republican leadership as a possible alternate slate after the 2020 election due to concerns about election illegalities. The truck was seen driving on January 6, the anniversary of the J6 protest at the U.S. Capitol.
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LG to Invest $5.5 Billion on New Battery Facility in Arizona
Another technology manufacturing company is deciding to make its mark in Arizona.
LG Energy Solution will be investing $5.5 billion to start battery plants in Queen Creek, a town on the southeast outskirts of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Read MoreFive Arizona Cities, Led by Queen Creek, Are Among 15 Fastest-Growing Cities in the Country
New census data reveals that Arizona has five of the fastest-growing 15 cities in the U.S.
The five areas are Queen Creek, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Maricopa City and Goodyear. While Phoenix was further down on the list, it was one of only two of the largest 10 cities in the country to gain residents.
Read MoreBattery Manufacturer to Employ Thousands in Arizona Expansion
Queen Creek will soon be home to a large new battery manufacturing facility.
LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced last month that it is investing $1.4 billion to build its first-ever cylindrical-type battery facility in North America.
Read MorePeople Moving to Red Parts of Arizona, Not Blue Areas Like Tucson
Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country, ranked No. 6 in 2021 by HomeSnacks. New data from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity reveals that the growth is taking place in red parts of Arizona, not blue strongholds like Tucson — which could mean Arizona is not trending blue.
“The growth is around Maricopa County,” Rep. David Schweikert (R-06-Ariz.) told The Arizona Sun Times. “Maricopa County, which leans Republican, already dominates the state. This will give it even more power.” Currently, 62% of the population lives there.
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