State Senate Archives - Page 9 of 22

Rogers Bucks Military Over AZ ‘Defend the Guard’ Bill

February 20, 2025 7:57 amMarch 3, 2025 3:28 pm

“We are a constitutional republic, and if I can’t question the blood and treasure that are allocated for our nation, then we have a problem.” Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (R-LD7) made that statement about Arizona’s Senate Bill SB 1495,...

Kern Slams Mayes over ‘Alternate Electors’ Case

February 10, 2025 3:07 pmFebruary 20, 2025 8:31 am

Arizona Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes’ alternate elector case received a significant blow today from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sam Myers. On February 10, 2025, Judge Myers ruled that the defendants in Arizona’s so-called “fake electors” case had presented...

Nguyen Pens Bill to End Legislative Immunity

February 8, 2025 1:47 pmFebruary 18, 2025 1:38 pm

In a significant move “towards enhancing accountability” among Arizona lawmakers, State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-1) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2053 (HCR 2053), amending Arizona’s Constitution by eliminating legislative immunity for traffic violations. Nguyen told the Arizona Globe, “There is no...

Marshall, Powell Pen Bill to Restore Prisoners’ Hope

January 31, 2025 9:49 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

Representatives David Marshall Sr. (R-7) and Khyl Powell (R-14) met with fellow lawmakers, corrections officials, and justice reform advocates on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for an emotional policy briefing focused on giving life-sentenced prisoners a glimmer of hope. Marshall, a...

Petersen Addresses New Luna-Nájera Misconduct

January 30, 2025 9:05 amMay 30, 2025 11:12 am

Freshman Democrat Rep. Luna-Nájera (D-22) caused the Tolleson District to pay nearly half a million dollars in a settlement after findings of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Arizona Globe previously reported that the Democrat faced sexual harassment allegations stemming from her...

Sen. Petersen Favored to Beat AG Kris Mayes in 2026 Election

January 29, 2025 4:00 pmFebruary 12, 2025 3:54 pm

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) has officially signaled his intention to run against incumbent Kris Mayes for state Attorney General in the 2026 election. The Gilbert Republican filed a statement of interest with the Arizona Secretary of State on...

Kavanagh School Board Bill Passes Ed Committee Unanimously

January 27, 2025 3:37 pmFebruary 8, 2025 1:48 pm

It’s one of the most annoying parts of American politics — for voter and candidate alike. The guy running for office who blocks the entry to Fry’s to ask if you’ll sign his petition to get on the ballot. Signature...