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Carroll Touts SEMICON WEST Win as Proof of AZ’s Tech Bonafides

October 9, 2025 3:10 pmOctober 23, 2025 5:16 pm

Arizona’s growing reputation as a national hub for semiconductor manufacturing and high-tech innovation took center stage this week as SEMICON West 2025, the largest semiconductor industry conference in North America, opened in downtown Phoenix. It’s the first time in the...

Petersen Announces 2026 Legislation to Honor Charlie Kirk

September 26, 2025 10:59 amOctober 3, 2025 11:20 am

Arizona leaders continue to reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, proving the impact Charlie had on politics, particularly in his last home state, Arizona. Last week, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen announced plans to honor Kirk by submitting legislation...

Sen. Hoffman Remembers Charlie Kirk’s True Spirit

September 12, 2025 3:26 pmSeptember 21, 2025 9:28 am

AZ State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-15) offered the Arizona Globe a heartfelt message about his longtime friend and colleague, Charlie Kirk. Hoffman described the late Turning Point USA founder as a man who defied political pettiness and kept his focus...

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...

Hoffman, Petersen Refer Ortiz for Ethics Review

September 5, 2025 9:14 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:10 am

Senator Jake Hoffman has filed a formal ethics complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz in the aftermath of Ortiz notifying her constituents of an ongoing ICE action in her district on August 5, 2025, a practice that many call “doxxing.” Hoffman...

Petersen, Montenegro Back Heap in Election Authority Case

August 25, 2025 6:00 pmAugust 31, 2025 3:46 pm

Arizona’s top legislative leaders have filed a court brief supporting Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in his legal dispute with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over who controls key election functions. Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve...

Bolick Demands Increased School Safety after Maryvale Stabbing

August 25, 2025 11:08 amAugust 31, 2025 2:17 pm

Senator Shawnna Bolick (R-2) is urging immediate action to improve school safety transparency following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Michael Montoya II at Maryvale High School on Tuesday. Montoya was rushed to the hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds during...