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AZ Sens Hoffman and Petersen Respond to Gov. Hobbs’ Attempt to Circumvent Oversight

September 26, 2023 1:03 pmNovember 21, 2024 1:06 pm

In an apparent end-run around Arizona law requiring “the consent of the Senate” for all state-level political appointees, Governor Katie Hobbs has created new “executive deputy director” positions, filling them with the same nominees previously blocked by the Republican-controlled State...

Rep. Griffin and Sen. Kerr Chair Water Security Hearing after Sackett v. EPA

September 26, 2023 10:30 amNovember 21, 2024 1:09 pm

On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the nation by stripping the ability of the EPA to override state control of non-navigable waters by designating wetlands, sub-surface flows, and other small waterways such as overflows as...

Sen. Shope Spanks Sun Devils

September 18, 2023 10:42 amNovember 21, 2024 12:57 pm

In a lot of states, the highest paid state employee is the football coach at one of the public state universities. While that fat paycheck is surely welcome, the scrutiny from being answerable to elected officials is probably less so....