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Petersen Speaks on Hobbs-Mayes ICE Threat Rift

February 3, 2026 2:39 pmFebruary 5, 2026 9:57 am

PHOENIX – Last week marked an unexpected turn in Arizona state politics, as a rift in the state’s executive branch widened. Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs called on fellow Democrat, Attorney General Kris Mayes, to retract recent remarks on Immigration and...

Mesnard, Olson Tax Bills to Test Hobbs’ 2026 Veto

January 16, 2026 8:18 amJanuary 28, 2026 2:12 pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Within hours of passage, Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill. It looks like we are poised for another year of record vetoes! Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) issued a statement: “Arizonans of all backgrounds are being denied meaningful economic relief...

Kavanagh, Petersen Lead 2026 Budget Battles

January 12, 2026 3:56 pmJanuary 26, 2026 2:05 pm

As Arizona lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session on Jan. 12, they’re walking straight into a familiar mess: big promises, tight money, and an election-year pressure cooker. The loudest early concern is tax conformity—whether Arizona should fully align its...

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...

Shamp Sponsors ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Study Bill

December 26, 2025 8:07 amJanuary 9, 2026 1:21 pm

Arizona State Senator Janae Shamp (R–29) has introduced legislation directing the Arizona Department of Health Services to study what she describes as Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), framing extreme political fixation as a growing public health issue with implications for mental...

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...

Shamp Proposes AZ Ban on Drinking Water Fluoride

December 12, 2025 9:14 amDecember 26, 2025 8:09 am

Former Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp, a registered nurse with extensive hands-on healthcare experience, is introducing Senate Bill SB1019, which bans the continued use of fluoride in Arizona’s public water systems. Senator Shamp describes the bill as a “direct strike...