Author: The Cornerstone Republic
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Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Marana Residents Say Town Is Heading in the Right Direction
Marana, Arizona A new community poll shows broad satisfaction across public safety, parks, infrastructure, and fiscal value — with public safety earning the highest marks of any measure. A new independent survey of Marana residents paints a picture of a community largely satisfied with its leadership and quality of life, with strong majorities expressing confidence…
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Former Marana Councilwoman Jackie Craig Announces Write-In Candidacy for Marana Town Council
Foreign Service Officer and Conservation Leader Returns to Ballot as Write-In; Campaign Calls for Voter Engagement, Civility and Active Support MARANA, AZ – Jackie Craig, a former U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer with 25 years of distinguished international diplomatic experience, former Marana Councilwoman, and current Board Member of Friends of Ironwood Forest National Monument,…
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Oro Valley Town Council Candidate Forum Recap
Oro Valley, Arizona On Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (500 W. Calle Concordia). Residents gathered to hear from five Town Council hopefuls — Rhonda Piña, Christopher DeSimone, Matt Wood, Jacob Herrington, and Rosa Dailey — as they…
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Democrats Built the Data Center Boom. Now They Want Your Vote for Fighting It.
March 28, 2026 There’s something you need to understand about political opportunism: it has no memory. For four years, Democrats told us the future was green energy, technology investment, and a digitally connected America. They passed the Inflation Reduction Act, cheered on Big Tech, and one of Joe Biden’s final acts in the Oval Office…
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The Stripping of an American Institution – Red Lobster
March 26, 2026 A Man, a Theory, and a Landlocked Seafood Restaurant On January 18, 1968, Bill Darden and his business partner Charley Woodsby opened the doors of the Red Lobster Inn on the shores of Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida a city 60 miles from the nearest coastline. The location was not accidental. It…
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Pima County Voters Pass RTA Next, Paving the Way for Marana Transportation Projects
For the Town of Marana, the vote is a significant win. Among the top priorities in the new plan is completing the final phase of Tangerine Road, from Marana Tech Park Drive to Dove Mountain Boulevard, a long-awaited upgrade that will improve one of the town’s most critical east-west corridors.
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White Stallion Ranch & Basecamp For Veterans Partner with Live The Dream Media to Expand Veteran-Focused Western Heritage Podcast
MARANA, AZ – The historic White Stallion Ranch has partnered with Live The Dream Media to bring its podcast series to new platforms, continuing its mission to bridge authentic Western tradition with support for America’s military veterans. Spearheaded by Russell True, the Cowboy Up / Basecamp For Veterans podcast represents a collaboration with Basecamp for Veterans,…
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The Marana Referendum Challenge: Outside Influence or Local Voices?
Editorial by The Cornerstone Republic On Thursday following the council vote, the Town of Marana received Serial Number Referendum Petition applications for each of the two roughly 300-acre sites. The applicant listed on these petitions is Jordan Greenslade, who would need to collect at least 1,300 valid signatures for each petition to place the rezoning…
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The Capture of Nicolás Maduro: Analyzing Impact on Global Oil and Gas Markets
By Cornerstone RepublicJanuary 3, 2026 Executive Summary In an unprecedented military operation early Saturday morning, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, marking the most significant American intervention in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion. President Donald Trump announced the operation’s success, stating Maduro has been transported aboard…
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How Data Centers Could Set the Stage for Marana’s Economic Transformation
Data center development in Marana represents far more than just new infrastructure—it’s the foundation for sustained economic growth, job creation, and community prosperity that will attract major employers and families to the region for decades to come. A Catalyst for Economic Growth Marana stands at the threshold of a transformative economic opportunity. The arrival of…