State Senate Archives - Page 12 of 21

AZ State Senator Bolick Raises Inflation Alarm

October 7, 2024 6:00 amOctober 10, 2024 2:09 pm

Arizona State Senator Shawnna Bolick recently issued a statement touting measures taken by Arizona Republicans to offset the dramatic inflation caused by Kamala Harris and the Biden Administration. Bolick said, “Since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden entered office, Arizona families have...

Communist Party Endorses Prominent Arizona Legislators

October 4, 2024 2:59 pmOctober 10, 2024 1:34 pm

The Arizona Working Families Party (WFP) recently announced its endorsements for the 2024 state legislative races, backing several Democratic candidates in key districts. While Bernie Sanders has openly called the WFP “the closest thing” to socialism, a statement that should...

Hobbs to be Investigated for Alleged Conflict of Interest – Again

October 2, 2024 6:00 amOctober 8, 2024 10:04 am

Last week, Arizona State Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope (R-LD16) announced that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCS) improperly awarded its most recent contracts. The investigation stemmed from allegations that Governor Katie Hobbs awarded those contracts as...

State Senator Justine Wadsack speaking on the floor of the Arizona State Senate at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Wadsack Faces Political Prosecution in Speeding Case

September 28, 2024 9:48 amOctober 7, 2024 5:12 pm

The legal drama surrounding Senator Justine Wadsack’s alleged speeding incident took an unexpected turn last week, raising questions about whether it is part of a standard procedure or a case of political persecution. The case centers on a March 2024...

Rep. Gillette Condemns ASU Lake Havasu Campus Closure

September 25, 2024 9:34 amOctober 2, 2024 11:44 am

Arizona State University (ASU) announced its decision to close its Lake Havasu campus in the summer of 2025, a move impacting 225 students and 20 staff members. This decision is part of a broader response to recent state budget cuts...

Kavanagh Demands AG Investigation into City Speech Violation

September 18, 2024 5:00 amOctober 24, 2024 7:57 am

AZ Senator John Kavanagh (R-LD3) is demanding that AG Kris Mayes formally investigate the City of Surprise over the arrest of a resident for criticizing the city council. The Arizona Globe first reported on this on September 4, 2024, after...

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%...