State Senate Archives - Page 9 of 20

Hobbs Sparks Backlash over State of the State Address

January 15, 2025 1:31 pmJanuary 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her third State of the State address, outlining her 2025 priorities under what she calls the “Arizona Promise,” which includes childcare, affordable housing, security, reproductive freedom, and water conservation. Hobbs reaffirmed her commitment to gutting the Empowerment Scholarship...

Kolodin, Hoffman Question Hobbs’ Sincerity on Border Promise

January 15, 2025 12:01 pmJanuary 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Republicans in both chambers of Arizona’s legislature reacted with skepticism to border security promises from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. During her State of the State address, she vowed to curb violence and drug trafficking at the border, stating that “protecting...

AZ Sen. Petersen’s Potential 2026 AG Run

December 2, 2024 9:45 amDecember 20, 2024 9:09 am

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14), a third-generation Gilbert resident, was re-elected for a second term as Senate President. Proponents say the advancement of conservative policies and active opposition to initiatives from Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has marked his leadership....

Montenegro Posts Final Assignments, Creates Arizona’s DOGE

November 29, 2024 9:03 amDecember 20, 2024 9:10 am

On Thanksgiving eve, Speaker Steve Montenegro unveiled final committee assignments. The pre-holiday announcement was reminiscent of a “Friday evening news dump” used by administrations to avoid news cycles. Rumors swirled that Representative Joseph Chaplik would return to the ethics committee...

AZ Gov Hobbs Under Fire for $700K Logo Expense

November 22, 2024 4:12 pmDecember 4, 2024 8:54 am

Arizona State Representative and Majority Whip Teresa Martinez (R-16) is requesting that AZ Attorney General Mayes (D) and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell (R) undertake an official probe into potential ethical violations by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) over the...

State Representative Steve Montenegro speaking with the media at a press conference hosted by Border 911 at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Montenegro’s AZ House Speaker Win Sparks GOP Infighting

November 16, 2024 9:29 amNovember 21, 2024 7:45 am

Arizona’s Republican Party is at a crossroads, with recent leadership elections exposing deep divisions between grassroots activists and the party’s establishment. The election of Steve Montenegro as House Speaker over grassroots favorite Joseph Chaplik sparked intense debate about the GOP’s...

Montenegro, Carbone, Shamp and Carroll Join Petersen for AZ Leg Leadership

November 13, 2024 9:04 amNovember 18, 2024 2:48 pm

(The Center Square) – In private meetings in and around the capitol on Tuesday, members voted on their picks to run the show. Rep. Steve Montenegro will succeed outgoing Speaker Ben Toma. Montenegro won with 18 votes and ran against Rep....