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UPDATED: Trump's Fake Slates of Electors + New Subpoenas Issued to Arizona GOP

Not mentioned in this report are Arizona Congressional members in The House of Representatives, among them Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar. Please scroll down for a more recent report about subpoenas issued to AZ

UPDATED Trump’s fake electors: Here’s the full list

11 Arizonans were among 84 people who signed onto bogus election documents in 2020

> Despite renewed attention in Washington on the fake electors, the vast majority of people involved in the scheme have so far escaped scrutiny. . ."

 

 

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FBI ISSUES MORE SUBPOENAS HERE IN ARIZONA | AZMirror Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

The subpoena appears to be part of a larger investigation into Trump allies and associates and their role in the Jan. 6 riot

The FBI subpoenaed Karen Fann and Kelly Townsend for information on the January 6 insurrection

"Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Mesa Republican Senator Kelly Townsend were subpoenaed by the FBI for an on-going investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged pressure campaign on state officials to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. 

“President Fann received a FOIA in the form of a subpoena by the FBI as part of the Biden Administration’s political theatrics as they look into ‘January 6,’” Kim Quintero, Director of Communications for Arizona Senate Republicans said in a statement to the Arizona Mirror. “Nonetheless, President Fann is fully cooperating in releasing whatever emails and text messages they are requesting.” 

Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Mesa Republican Senator Kelly Townsend were subpoenaed by the FBI for an on-going investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged pressure campaign on state officials to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. 

“President Fann received a FOIA in the form of a subpoena by the FBI as part of the Biden Administration’s political theatrics as they look into ‘January 6,’” Kim Quintero, Director of Communications for Arizona Senate Republicans said in a statement to the Arizona Mirror. “Nonetheless, President Fann is fully cooperating in releasing whatever emails and text messages they are requesting.” 

Fann, a Prescott Republican, hired and helped lead the “audit” of Maricopa County’s 2020 Presidential election results. She was also in communication with a number of Trump allies such as OANN correspondent Christina Bobb — who also worked for the Trump campaign and sent emails to Fann on behalf of Trump attorney Rudy Guiliani in December 2020 that included witness declarations, statements and expert testimony. Bobb’s non-profit would also supply volunteers for the “audit” itself as well as funding. 

Quintero also confirmed that Townsend, a staunch supporter of the “audit” efforts and bogus election fraud claims, was issued a similar subpoena. Quintero said she is not aware of any other senator who wsa issued a subpoena. 

“We have no reason to believe (Fann and Townsend) will be called to testify in Washington D.C.,” Quintero said. “The documents expressly say that she is not to comment on the matter, so this is all we can release at this time.”

The Arizona Capitol Times reported that Fann said there is a “list” of lawmakers who received a subpoena. 

A Republican spokesman for the Arizona House of Representatives said he was unaware whether any members of that chamber had also been subpoenaed. 

The subpoenas follow a string of other subpoenas to other high profile Arizona politicos who have found themselves enmeshed in election fraud claims and other legal battles.  . .

The document at the heart of the matter, which led the DOJ to issue a subpoena, involves 11 Arizona Republicans who met at the state party headquarters to falsely declare themselves the state’s official presidential electors - Rep. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, was one of those electors. Hoffman would later go on to own a business that looks and acts identical to the email campaign platform utilized by Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to email 29 Arizona lawmakers asking them not to certify the election results. Former Rep. Anthony Kern, who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, was also one of the electors, along with Senate Candidate Jim Lamon and Turning Point Action head Tyler Bowyer.

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We Are So Blessed Here In Arizona! CD 5 AZ-Congressman Andy Biggs Is The Chosen One 

Biggs is a newbie to Washington DC, elected to Congress in 2017. Just in the time since then, he's gained a reputation as an outspoken conservative voice in the House, where he is a member of the Judiciary and Science and Technology committees. He has come out in support of private prisons that allegedly allow immigrant detainees to work for as little as $1 a day and contributed to an effort to transform the investigation into the firing of FBI Director James B. Comey into a probe of Comey’s handling of Hillary Clinton’s email.
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CANDIDATE MARCO LOPEZ IS THE ONLY ONE WITH CLEAR BORDER EXPERIENCE CREDENTIALS WHO CAN WIN THE ELECTION FOR ARIZONA GOVERNOR

If you watch the GOP candidates debate, you know what uncontrolled that was! The most ludicrous claims were made by Mesa native Karrin Taylor Robson, who no doubt has spent any time on the Arizona border while becoming a millionaire and making a fortune speculating on unsustainable real estate schemes creating endless suburban sprawl

AZ Democratic Gubernatorial debate becomes interview with one candidate absent

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"What was supposed to be a debate between Arizona's Democratic candidates for Governor ended up being a one-man interview with Candidate Marco Lopez and Arizona PBS’ Ted Simons.

After Wednesday night's contentious and often disjointed Republican debate, the former Nogales mayor and Obama administration alumni wasted no time Thursday sending jabs to his absent, Democratic opponent Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.

“The refrain has now always become, 'Dónde está Katie,' where is Katie,” said Lopez.

We asked the Hobbs Campaign that question hours before the debate and got this response:

"Katie's out talking to Arizona voters, meeting them where they're at in their communities, and hearing directly from them about their most pressing concerns like how much groceries will cost next week or if their child will get a good education. As the only candidate on either side of the aisle with a clear path through the primary, Katie remains focused on the big picture: winning in November so that she can defend Arizona from Kari Lake’s conspiracy theories and never-ending lies that threaten Arizonans’ freedoms."

Lopez wants to put aside $2.5 billion for students prioritizing public school over charter schools.

"We have to invest in our public education in district schools, once we fix that, I'm happy to consider it,” said Lopez explain the lack of equity with the current public education dynamic in Arizona.

Lopez was dubbed America's youngest mayor when he held the office for the border city of Nogales at just 24-years-old.

His immigration plan calls on using $364 million dollars to invest in infrastructure, technology and man-power instead of focusing on a border wall.

“I'm tired of the smuggler winning and we have to go after this fentanyl, I think that is two areas the state government can partner correctly with federal government,” said Lopez.

On the supreme court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Lopez unveiled a new plan to codify reproductive rights into the state constitution and pardon health care providers that perform abortions.

Afterward, Lopez told us women's reproductive rights are a top issue for AZ voters.

“It's a difficult issue for me to fully comprehend it's a difficult decision for women to make, with their families and healthcare providers,” he said."

Elections 2022 debates: Democratic candidates for governor

"Democratic gubernatorial candidate Marco Lopez came to discuss his candidacy. This was meant to be a debate between Marco Lopez and Katie Hobbs, but Hobbs declined to participate.

Marco Lopez became one of the youngest mayors in the country at age 22, served Governor Napolitano as Director of Commerce, and then served President Obama at the Department of Homeland Security. Since then, Marco has started his own small business which has brought high speed internet to 1 million low income families.

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Marco Lopez, business consultant and ex-Napolitano aide, running for Arizona governor

Marco Lopez, an international business consultant, former Nogales mayor and Napolitano administration aide, and advisor to Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, announced his candidacy for governor, kicking off the race for the state’s highest office in 2022.

Lopez is one of several candidates expected to vie for the Democratic nomination in next year’s gubernatorial contest, and is the first notable candidate to enter the race from either major party. Gov. Doug Ducey is termed out, leaving a wide open race for governor.

Lopez came to prominence in 2001 when he was elected mayor of Nogales at age 22, making him one of the youngest people to ever serve as a mayor in the United States. He served Gov. Janet Napolitano as executive director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission and later as a policy advisor on Latin America and foreign trade. Napolitano later appointed him director of the Arizona Department of Commerce. 

After President Barack Obama appointed Napolitano as his homeland security secretary, Napolitano appointed Lopez as chief of staff of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Lopez in 2011 founded Intermestic Partners, an international business advisory firm, and is also president and CEO of International Business Solutions, another business advisory firm. In addition, Lopez is a senior advisor to Slim, formerly the world’s richest person and currently the fifth richest. 

In his announcement video on Tuesday morning, Lopez touted his “uniquely Arizonan” story and roots in Nogales, where his parents came seeking a better life. His father was a plumber who rose to become a general contractor, and his mother owned a small business making candy and piñatas. 

“My parents taught us that hard work and education opens the door to opportunity. And it did for me. At 22, I became the mayor of the city of Nogales, then headed up Arizona’s department for jobs and trade, and worked for President Obama, helping run the country’s largest law enforcement agency and tackling crises head on,” he said.

Lopez said he creates jobs and opportunity now, helping to bring high-speed internet to low-income families and bringing a cargo hub to Mesa, which he said helps American companies export their products to Mexico and will create 15,000 jobs.

Lopez said his company also stepped up during the COVID-19 crisis when the government failed us, donating personal protective equipment to frontline workers.

“Let’s face it: State leaders failed us as the coronavirus cost us lives and hammered our economy,” Lopez said as the video showed an image of Ducey meeting with former President Donald Trump. “And our legislature is run by extremists promoting bizarre conspiracy theories instead of actually getting things done for you, the people. For too many, the promise of Arizona isn’t being met.”

Lopez said he wants to bring “bold leadership that transforms our education system” to the governor’s office, including apprenticeship and certification programs, implement a “make it in Arizona plan” that brings new manufacturing and technology jobs to the state, and ensure that all Arizonans have access to affordable health care.

Next year’s gubernatorial primary could be the most competitive that Arizona Democrats have seen in years. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Congressman Greg Stanton are also viewed as potential contenders for the Democratic nomination.

***UPDATE: This story has been updated to include additional information from Lopez’s announcement video.

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PLANS FOR $1.8B QUEEN CREEK INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT UNDER REVIEW: South Korean EV Battery Gets Cold Feet

While the company still plans to proceed with plants jointly owned with General Motors in Tennessee and Michigan, LG Energy Solution Ltd.is reconsidering plans for Arizona that were announced with much fanfare in April 2022
They now look hasty as rising inflation is expected to push up investment costs while demand for electric cars will decrease in a global recession.
"Economic conditions are worsening while investment costs have surged, so we're thoroughly reviewing the investment," an LGES insider said    
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SEOUL (BLOOMBERG) - LG Energy Solution, the world's second-largest electric car battery maker, is reviewing plans to build a 1.7 trillion won (S$1.8 billion) plant in Arizona as surging material prices inflate the costs of the project.

Given "unprecedented economic conditions and investment circumstances" in the United States, LG Energy is currently evaluating various investment options, the company said in response to a Chosun Ilbo report that it had decided to reconsider the project amid concerns over weakening battery demand

LG Energy had planned to spend 1.7 trillion won to build a plant with 11 gigawatt hours of capacity in Queen Creek, Arizona, to supply cylinder-type batteries for electric vehicle start-ups. Construction was set to start in the second quarter with mass production scheduled for the second half of 2024, LG Energy had announced in March.

A final decision on whether to build the Arizona plant will be made after LG Energy consults with customers on how it can reflect cost increases in battery prices, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing an unidentified source.

The decision is expected to take at least one to two months, according to Yonhap.

The company still plans to proceed with plants jointly owned with General Motors in Tennessee and Michigan, Yonhap said."

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LG Energy Solution Gets Cold Feet over Battery Plant in U.S.

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"LG Energy Solution Ltd       the world’s second-largest electric-car battery maker, is reviewing plans to build a $1.3 billion plant in Arizona as surging materials prices inflate the cost of the project. 

Given “unprecedented economic conditions and investment circumstances” in the US, LG Energy is currently reviewing various investment options, the company said in response to a Chosun Ilbo that it had decided to reconsider the project as construction costs have increased and amid concerns over weakening battery demand."

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ALL THE FANFARE: “The historic investment from LG Energy Solution is a generational one that will support thousands of good-paying jobs in Pinal County and throughout the state,” Ducey said in the release.

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LG Energy Solution is the latest to choose Arizona as a home for high-tech manufacturing, joining companies like Intel, TSMC, Lucid, Nikola and ElectraMeccanica.

“Global technology leaders like LG are choosing Arizona because of our world-class business environment, advanced workforce, unbeatable quality of life and culture of innovation – one that’s delivering unparalleled opportunity for current and future generations,” Ducey said.

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Planning & Development» LG Energy Solution Buys Queen Creek Plant Site

The auction of a 650-acre Arizona State Trust Land site, the planned location for the proposed LG Energy Solution battery plant in Queen Creek, went off as expected this week. The international energy and electronics giant was the sole bidder, paying the minimum of $84.44M for the site at the NEC of Ironwood and Germann Roads.

Last month, AZBEX was the first outlet to report on plans for the estimated $2.8B, 1MSF project, which includes development and intergovernmental agreements between LG Energy Solutions Ltd., Pinal County and the Town of Queen Creek. (AZBEX; March 18th). The project has since been covered extensively in regional and global media and was confirmed by LGES March 23rd. The initial investment is targeted at $1.4B, according to sources released since the development agreements were made public.

On April 19th, the Arizona Commerce Authority issued a celebratory press release on the project. Officials including Governor Doug Ducey, ACA President and CEO Sandra Watson, Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho, Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McClure, and Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney all expressed their pleasure and support for the project and its impacts on area economic development efforts.

 

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Behind the deal: Why battery giant LG selected Queen Creek for its new plant

By  Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal

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"South Korea-based battery giant LG Energy Solution Ltd. is moving forward with its $1.4 billion manufacturing plant in the Phoenix metro after it spent months looking for a site to support the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in the U.S.

LG Energy Solution, or LGES, recently purchased about 650 acres of state land in Queen Creek for a 1 million-square-foot cylindrical-type battery manufacturing plant. The facility is expected to generate about 2,800 jobs and start production by 2024 at Ironwood and Pecos roads. LGES is one of the largest battery producers in the world.

-- An economic impact analysis completed in May by Tempe-based Rounds Consulting Group Inc. said the facility will be constructed in multiple phases and cost nearly $3 billion to construct as well as buy and install the necessary manufacturing equipment. Town documents said the initial facility will comprise 11 buildings totaling 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing, office and facility support space on about 120 acres, according to documents submitted to the town

-- Plans for the facility have drawn the ire of local residents who are concerned about the long-term environmental and safety impacts the plant could have on nearby residential communities and schools

-- LGES chose Queen Creek, according to the company, because of its “strategic importance, business-friendly environment, and access to educated and an abundance of workforce,” which are important site selection factors for the electric vehicle supply chain.

Queen Creek, one of fastest-growing municipalities

The town of Queen Creek is one of several fast-growing municipalities in the metro that has seen a significant increase in population, housing and commercial development in recent years and is projected to continue expanding.

The town, which grew to 66,300 residents last year, is expected to reach nearly 75,000 people by 2023. Just southeast of the town, the adjacent San Tan Valley also has more than 100,000 residents that support Queen Creek.

-- The LGES site also sits close to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, a big economic driver in the region, Union Pacific rail line, and State Route 24, which connects Queen Creek and Pinal County to the Loop 202 in southeast Mesa, one of the hottest industrial markets in the country.

Optimistic projections and deals:

In May, the company received approval for its site plans from the town’s planning commission.

The facility will not require any further approvals or public hearings, according to the town of Queen Creek, which said it will be investing $47 million in infrastructure to support the LGES plant and the region with road improvements and water and wastewater infrastructure.

The May 2022 economic impact analysis said construction of the facility will also support an estimated 13,600 jobs, generate $64 million in state tax revenue, $16 million in Pinal County tax revenue and $27.8 million in Queen Creek tax revenue.

During the next decade, the report said Arizona will collect $93.1 million, Pinal County will collect $36 million and Queen Creek will collect $27.4 million in tax revenue from operations of the facility.

The Arizona Commerce Authority said the company is eligible for a maximum of $71.26 million in state incentives, including $66 million from the Qualified Facility program and $5 million from the Arizona Competes Fund, which are both performance-based.

The town of Queen Creek approved a Foreign Trade Zone recommendation for the site in March, which significantly reduces property taxes, and deferring all building and permitting fees and waiving the fees if 2,800 jobs are created. Pinal County will also reimburse LGES training costs of $3,000 per Pinal County resident employed and $1,500 per non-Pinal County resident employed.