Representative Justin Olson Archives

Olson Slams Hobb’s over Tax Conformity Refusal

March 31, 2026 3:52 pmApril 2, 2026 1:10 pm

PHOENIX — From Rep. Justin Olson’s perspective, Gov. Katie Hobbs’ decision not to sign full tax conformity legislation has turned what should have been a routine filing season into a preventable problem for Arizona taxpayers. Hobbs vetoed HB 2785 on...

Kavanagh, Olson Lead GOP Against Hobbs’ Veto History

February 18, 2026 3:50 pmMarch 4, 2026 1:52 pm

PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers are moving to reintroduce dozens of bills previously vetoed by Arizona’s Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs. This strategy is already colliding with a separate, high-stakes fight over the state’s tax conformity with federal tax standards after Hobbs’...

AZ GOP and DEMS Clash over Unborn Child Legislation

January 27, 2026 2:10 pmFebruary 17, 2026 12:22 pm

Three bills moving through the Arizona House—HB2043, HB2144, and HB2074—are intended to expand the legal recognition of unborn children in Arizona law, aimed explicitly at homicide cases, family-court child support, and abortion-related criminal reporting. Supporters are framing them as “catch-up”...

Mesnard, Olson Tax Bills to Test Hobbs’ 2026 Veto

January 16, 2026 8:18 amJanuary 28, 2026 2:12 pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Within hours of passage, Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill. It looks like we are poised for another year of record vetoes! Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) issued a statement: “Arizonans of all backgrounds are being denied meaningful economic relief...