Senator Wendy Rogers Archives

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...

WEEK in REVIEW: March 23-March 29, 2025

March 30, 2025 4:04 pmApril 3, 2025 3:54 pm

Stolen Valor Bill Faces Senate Challenges The “Stolen Valor” bill, aimed at criminalizing falsely claiming military service or honors for personal gain, has encountered obstacles in the Senate. Although it passed unanimously in the House, Senator Wendy Rogers, chair of...

Blackman’s ‘Stolen Valor’ Bill Forms Unexpected Alignments

March 30, 2025 2:51 pmApril 2, 2025 10:51 am

Rep. Walt Blackman’s (R-7) “Stolen Valor” legislation has evolved into a controversial focal point in Arizona politics, not for its content, but because of the unexpected political alliances it fostered. The bill, which aims to criminalize impersonating a U.S. armed...

Rogers’ Photo Radar Bill Stalls in Committee – Again

March 29, 2025 11:33 amApril 1, 2025 9:40 am

Senate Continuing Resolution SCR1002, introduced by Senator Wendy Rogers (R-LD7), prohibits using photo enforcement systems statewide. If passed, the measure would proceed to the ballot for the voters to decide. This iteration of the photo radar ban represents the 18th...

Ortiz Signals Willingness to Work Together on Election Bill

January 17, 2025 9:09 amJanuary 24, 2025 2:35 pm

Despite opposing Senate Bill SB1011, which streamlines early voting procedures, Senator Analise Ortiz (D-LD24) has signaled a willingness to work with Republicans to craft a compromise. The bill, introduced by Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14), aims to expedite election...

Donald Trump and RFK Jr. at Arizona Rally

AZ Pols Bear Witness to RFK Jr. Rattling the Political World

August 26, 2024 12:33 pmSeptember 10, 2024 4:15 pm

In a move that sent shockwaves through the electoral landscape, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made political history by officially endorsing President Donald Trump and aligning with the MAGA movement. Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers, a steadfast MAGA supporter, was front...

Senate President Warren Petersen Announces Committee Shakeups

September 29, 2023 3:05 pmJune 17, 2024 10:41 am

Arizona’s Republican-led Senate is reorganizing committee memberships in the aftermath of Senator Steve Kaiser’s (R-LD2) resignation announcement on June 14, 2023. Shawnna Bolick (R-LD2), who will take Kaiser’s spot on the Education committee, is one of many publicized changes planned...