Senate Oversight Archives

Rogers Bucks Military Over AZ ‘Defend the Guard’ Bill

February 20, 2025 7:57 amMarch 3, 2025 3:28 pm

“We are a constitutional republic, and if I can’t question the blood and treasure that are allocated for our nation, then we have a problem.” Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (R-LD7) made that statement about Arizona’s Senate Bill SB 1495,...

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...

Gallego Faces Integrity Questions over ‘Remarriage’

September 27, 2024 5:00 amOctober 2, 2024 11:43 am

Ruben Gallego, known for his fiery rhetoric and blue-collar roots, now finds himself embroiled in a personal scandal, with many questioning his integrity. Questions surrounding Gallego’s divorce from his then-wife, Kate Gallego, just weeks before the birth of their son...

Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman to Investigate Debate Shutout

September 9, 2024 5:00 amSeptember 18, 2024 9:08 am

Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15), chairman of the Senate Government Committee, issued a letter to the state’s Clean Elections Commission stating that the recently adopted “1% rule” violates Proposition 306. The new rule mandates that candidates earn at least 1%...