Senate Oversight Archives

Finchem, Rogers Bill to Recodify Arizona Rangers Advances

February 24, 2026 7:49 amFebruary 25, 2026 10:23 am

PHOENIX – A Senate proposal to repeal the Arizona Rangers’ statutory authority is advancing at the Capitol, raising broader questions about oversight of quasi-law-enforcement auxiliaries and the Legislature’s role in regulating volunteer support groups. Senate Bill SB1071, sponsored by Sens....

AZ Senate Dems Politicize MN ICE Shooting Despite Lack of Review

January 9, 2026 3:03 pmJanuary 26, 2026 2:05 pm

The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus, led by Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan, released a statement responding to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota on January 7, 2026. Good, a 37-year-old woman and mother of three, was killed...

Dunn Pushes Back on Cronkite Yuma Pesticide Alarm

December 2, 2025 3:10 pmDecember 23, 2025 4:39 pm

Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn (R-LD29) is challenging a recent Cronkite News article that has now been republished across Arizona, arguing the piece spread “misleading and unscientific claims” about pesticide use, worker safety, and the state’s agriculture industry. The Cronkite...

Werner to Chair Senate Oversight for $2.8B Medicaid Fraud

October 1, 2025 10:16 amOctober 10, 2025 2:34 pm

Arizona State Senator Carine Werner (R-4), chair of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services, is leading a Senate oversight investigation into the recently uncovered fraud in the state’s Medicaid program. A preliminary report revealed that the state had...

Bolick Touts Privacy Chops in Wake of Ortiz Doxxing Referal

September 8, 2025 7:59 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:08 am

As the Senate Ethics Committee investigates a complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz (D-24) for posting about imminent ICE activity on social media, Ethics Chairwoman Shawnna Bolick (R-2) is highlighting her legislative authority regarding online privacy. Bolick noted that her work...

Finchem Refers DNC’s Alleged $164M ‘Magic Mortgage’ Scheme to DOJ

August 24, 2025 11:05 amAugust 29, 2025 10:05 am

Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem, Executive Director of the Election Fairness Institute (EFI), took center stage in a sweeping investigation that could reshape the conversation on campaign finance integrity. EFI referred what it describes as a $164 million money-laundering operation...

Petersen Demands PBS Probe After 2022 Lake Snub

August 16, 2025 10:59 amAugust 26, 2025 3:39 pm

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R) has sent a sharply worded letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging an investigation and possible license revocation for Arizona PBS, alleging the station “put its thumb on the scale” for Democrat Katie...