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Calls to Prosecute, Oust Ortiz Grow Despite Dem Pushback

August 9, 2025 9:56 amAugust 18, 2025 2:19 pm

The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus issued a press release Thursday offering “unwavering support” for Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-24) after she publicly warned her community about dates, times, and locations of imminent federal immigration enforcement activity. Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan...

Bolick Animal Cruelty Bill Passes Legislature Despite GOP Concerns

June 25, 2025 4:36 pmJuly 12, 2025 12:28 pm

Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored Senate Bill SB1658 as a way to expand what the State considers to be animal cruelty. However, despite general support from pet owners, the bill has sparked a firestorm of controversy among some Republicans. The bill,...

AZ GOP Legislators Struggle on TPAction Scorecard

April 30, 2025 8:32 amMay 18, 2025 2:54 pm

Turning Point Action (TPAction), a conservative grassroots organization, has a comprehensive scorecard designed to evaluate legislators based on their adherence to key conservative principles. This tool aims to provide constituents with transparent insights into their representatives’ voting records on issues...

Bolick Striker Saves Stolen Valor Act

April 17, 2025 9:57 amApril 23, 2025 10:01 am

On April 15, 2025, the Arizona Legislature finally passed SB1424, the “Stolen Valor Act,” written to honor MSgt. Orlando Dona. The bill criminalizes false claims of military service or honors to obtain tangible benefits. Originally sponsored by Representative Walt Blackman...

Petersen Joins Fray over Stolen Valor Bill

March 28, 2025 8:21 amApril 1, 2025 9:40 am

A behind-the-scenes dispute over Arizona’s Stolen Valor legislation has spilled into public view, with accusations of political gamesmanship, competing strategies, and veterans caught in the middle. While the bill has broad public support and bipartisan interest, it’s entangled in a...

AZ Legislature’s Blue Roll Fizzles Under a Red Wave

November 11, 2024 10:20 amNovember 18, 2024 7:12 am

For the first time in many decades, Democrats believed they had a solid chance to flip control of both chambers in the Arizona legislature. Politico reported that Democrats were riding high on record-breaking fundraising, strategic candidate recruitment, and the issue...

Will Big Spending Flip the Arizona Legislature?

November 5, 2024 11:43 amNovember 13, 2024 9:05 am

With election day upon us, Arizonans are in nail-biting mode, awaiting an indication of whether the razor-edge-thin Republican majority in the Arizona Legislature will hold. With just a one-seat Republican majority in the State House and Senate, Democrats remain bullish...