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Linley Wilson: The legal arm of the Arizona House
Linley Wilson, general counsel and deputy chief of staff for Arizona House Republicans, joined ahead of the 2022 session as the Legislature made it a more standard practice to wade […]
Airports nationwide, including Arizona’s, refuse to air Noem’s government shutdown video
Key Points: The federal budget impasse has led to flight delays nationwide Arizona airports reject Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for delays Democratic leaders seek to restore […]
When conservatives need them, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club falls short
For many years, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club (AZFEC) served as an important watchdog for conservative causes, engaging at all levels to protect Arizonans from the overreach of big government […]
Session Wrap: Sen. Sundareshan, policy priorities and partisanship
For Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan, the legislative session contained its share of accomplishments and challenges for the Democratic caucus. Some of the victories included working with Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
Session Wrap: Gov. Hobbs on 2025’s victories and ongoing battles
Gov. Katie Hobbs managed to score legislative wins and sign a bipartisan budget during her third legislative session on the Ninth Floor, but not without lengthy battles with Republicans and […]
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 […]
Conflict defined the 2025 legislative session, will it set the stage for 2026?
Key Points: House left adrift by loss of chief of staff Conflicts followed, but likely won’t stick Election cycle to flare tensions next session Conflict — whether between lawmakers, caucuses […]
Doug Cole: The politics of passing a budget
For nearly three decades, Doug Cole has been a lobbyist with HighGround Public Affairs Consultants, having influenced major policy initiatives since the lobbying firm’s inception. These initiatives include the legislative […]
Budget talks bog down as House and Senate Republicans squabble
Key Points: Arizona House Republicans push solo budget plan, skipping Senate cooperation Senate GOP are negotiating with governor without the House Budget standoff risks missing July 1 fiscal year deadline […]
Governor’s Office aligned with Senate Republicans on budget deal
Key Points: Lawmakers divided on $270 million surplus spending strategy House leaders have not had much to say about the budget Budget deal expected before June 30 deadline House and […]
Republican candidates debate immigration, budget ahead of CD7 election
Key Points: Two Republican contenders for CD7 debated Both supported the president’s immigration policies to varying degrees Each an underdog in the largely Democratic district Two Republicans vying to get […]
Republican immigration efforts continue despite vetoes
Key Points: Senate Republicans plan to rerun immigration bills next year Measures demand cooperation with federal government and increase enforcement efforts Democrats criticize the enforcement’s lack of due process Senate […]
