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War of Words Escalates Between Hoffman and Horne

April 3, 2025 3:54 pmApril 12, 2025 1:53 pm

The war of words between State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) and Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tom Horne (R) continues to escalate amid allegations that Horne is not doing enough to protect Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. The ESA...

Shamp Delivers Emotional SB1586 Support

April 1, 2025 9:06 amApril 9, 2025 5:10 pm

In a personal and passionate testimony before the House Government Committee, AZ Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R-LD29) made a forceful case for Senate Bill 1586, legislation that would allow detransitioners to seek financial compensation for medical costs and harm...

Ugenti-Rita Slams Senator Carroll’s ‘Axon Rezoning Bill’

March 31, 2025 2:54 pmApril 4, 2025 9:59 am

Former State Legislator and realtor Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R) delivered a blistering critique of the strike-everything (striker) amendment Senate Bill 1543 during testimony this week, accusing lawmakers of helping Axon Enterprise sidestep Scottsdale voters and override local control. “This is a...

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...

Hoffman’s Anti-Lobbyist ‘Striker’ Could Hit Robson

March 29, 2025 3:29 pmApril 1, 2025 3:29 pm

Karrin Taylor Robson, one of several high-profile 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidates, has recently come under intense scrutiny for past lobbying activities. Robson, founder and president of Arizona Strategies, has been a registered lobbyist for clients including Arizona’s largest electric utility...

Rogers’ Photo Radar Bill Stalls in Committee – Again

March 29, 2025 11:33 amApril 1, 2025 9:40 am

Senate Continuing Resolution SCR1002, introduced by Senator Wendy Rogers (R-LD7), prohibits using photo enforcement systems statewide. If passed, the measure would proceed to the ballot for the voters to decide. This iteration of the photo radar ban represents the 18th...