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Recent Articles from Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times
Q&A with Senate President Warren PetersenÂ
Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, reflected on the 2023 legislative session.
Republicans celebrate new anti-Hobbs committee
This session, a new committee designed to vet Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominees to lead various offices drew outrage from Democrats and was applauded as an effective strategy by Republicans.
Hobbs vetoes record 143 GOP bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a record number of bills this year – all from Republican lawmakers. Â
Lawmakers had high attendance on fewer daysÂ
This session, lawmakers had very good attendance records, but only came to work a fraction of the time the Legislature was technically in session.Â
Longest session didn’t yield much – lawmakers eye 2024Â
Arizona lawmakers wrapped up the longest session in state history last month, but little changed by way of new legislation. Â
Governor’s panel moves to close water loopholes
A subcommittee of the Governor’s Water Policy Council on Aug. 15 addressed wildcat subdivisions, grandfathered water rights and build-to-rent communities. Â
Legislative leaders increase intervening in courtÂ
On Aug. 1, legislative leaders filed an emergency motion in federal court to defend a law Republicans passed last year – one of many moves they’ve made in ongoing court cases this year.Â
New Republican senator bashes Freedom Caucus
Returning lawmaker Shawnna Bolick disavowed the Freedom Caucus and its Senate leader and claimed to have moved on from the 2022 and 2020 elections in an interview with Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates.Â
Former lawmaker Shawnna Bolick will join Senate
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Wednesday to appoint former lawmaker Shawnna Bolick to replace former Sen. Steve Kaiser in the Senate.
GOP lawmakers call ASU’s free speech into question
 Democrats and Republicans on a legislative panel clashed over free speech on Arizona’s largest university campus Tuesday and will likely resume the fight into next year’s session.Â
Money expected to be deciding factor in LD7 GOP primary
Hard work versus money. In a political campaign, consultants and pollsters will put their money on money. They predict that in a primary contest between Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, and Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, her larger campaign stash will ensure she keeps the Legislative District 7 seat in the Senate. Â
Hobbs so far undeterred by GOP withholding nominees
Senate Republicans finally deployed an option against the governor they’ve held all year, refusing to consider her nominees to various offices, but it seems to have had no effect.
