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2026 election offers collection of want-to-be and used-to-be candidates
Key Points: Arizona’s 2026 primary election is less than a year away Four Republican lawmakers are seeking state offices Several lawmakers are approaching term limits and seeking to switch chambers […]
Session Wrap: Speaker Montenegro and the pulse of the House
House Republicans expanded their majority in the chamber after the 2024 election, but faced ire from the governor’s office, legislative Democrats and some Senate Republicans over critical issues at the […]
Session Wrap: Rep. De Los Santos and the ‘dysfunctional’ GOP
In his first year as House minority leader, Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, helped lead his caucus to gather the most votes for a budget negotiated under Gov. Katie […]
Session Wrap: Warren Petersen’s priorities ahead of AG race
For Senate President Warren Petersen, the next legislative session will likely be his last opportunity to help advance the Republican caucus’ legislative policy priorities. Petersen is running for state attorney […]
In Their Words: Tony West
Tony West believed in public service. As a Republican, he served five terms in the House and three in the Senate from 1973 until 1988. A concurrent resolution to honor […]
State Republicans push measure to punish false testimony in the Legislature
Key Points: HB2824 allows committee chairs to compel testimony without majority approval False testimony could result in perjury charges Democrats want a provision to hold legislators to the same standard […]
More than 300 striker amendments proposed during legislative session
State lawmakers have introduced more than 300 striker amendments this session as they look to revive stalled bills, drop new legislation after deadline and correct proposals up for debate. A […]
House passes D-Backs funding bill 35-25, tosses it to Senate
A legislative proposal intended to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix for the long-term future cleared the Arizona House of Representatives on Feb. 26 as the team officials consider the […]
Slimmed-down version of ‘weapons of war’ measure advances
Arizonans who want to possess everything from pipe bombs to hand grenades will have to instead settle for automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns and silencers.
Unelected bureaucrats decide whether you can buy a home
This decision has significant implications for all of Arizona from the increased cost of housing, the questionable management of our aquifers, and the economic implications to our local cities and towns.  Â
Following in my father’s steps
The call to public service has been stamped on me from my earliest memories. In the Way family, it was never a question of if we would serve, but when.
Lawmakers set their sights on Corporation Commission, utilities
Lawmakers in both parties have introduced several bills this session that could affect the Arizona Corporation Commission, utility companies and ratepayers.Â
