Politics WATCH: Schweikert says he voted for bill he called a ‘fraud’ to ‘fool voters’ Copper Courier Staff March 27, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link On March 19, David Schweikert (R-Scottsdale) went on Live the Dream Media’s podcast and said he supported a “balanced budget” amendment written by US Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Mesa) to “fool voters.” Popular Local Need to make rent? Skip online shopping and head to this Phoenix clothing swap Politics Meet the Arizona faith leaders fighting back against ICE Politics Arizonans continue to struggle as Democrats’ affordability bills stall at state capitol Local What are those new boutique apartments coming to midtown Phoenix? Local How a grassroots movement won the fight to save Prescott’s Granite Dells Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Local WATCH: How a loophole could expose Arizona DACA recipients to deportation Politics WATCH: Arizona congressmembers detail harsh conditions inside Mesa ICE facility Politics WATCH: This Tucson company is profiting from the Iran war Local WATCH: This AZ Republican wants to cut Social Security, SNAP, and Medicaid Politics WATCH: Two AZ petitions aim to rein in school vouchers—but they’re not the same