Senator Wendy Rogers Archives

Rogers Motivates Subscriber Base to Ensure 2026 GOP Win

December 23, 2025 1:54 pmJanuary 7, 2026 9:05 am

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers, ranked as Arizona’s most prolific lawmaker, circulated a letter to her subscriber list this week asserting that national Democratic organizations are preparing to spend heavily in Arizona legislative races. She cited her legislative effectiveness and...

Rogers Spends Legislative Off-Season Working in District

October 16, 2025 12:23 pmOctober 27, 2025 11:48 am

Arizona is one of sixteen states with a part-time legislature; its legislative sessions run from January to roughly the end of June each year. Most state lawmakers work part-time, returning to private jobs and daily life at the end of...

Rogers Asks Trump for Investigation of AZ Election Irregularities

July 31, 2025 7:43 amAugust 9, 2025 10:02 am

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (R-7) has formally called on President Donald Trump to initiate a federal compliance review of Arizona’s election systems, citing what she claims are systemic violations of a recent Executive Order aimed at preserving election integrity....

Gillette Announces Exit from AZ Legislature

July 8, 2025 2:09 pmJuly 20, 2025 7:56 pm

After serving two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, Rep. John Gillette (R-30) announced he would not seek re-election in 2026. His intention to leave fulfills a personal pledge to serve four years before reevaluating his future. In a...

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...