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Sen. Jake Hoffman

Feb 25, 2026

Bill requiring local cops to notify ICE of an immigrant arrest advances

Key Points:  ICE would be alerted as an arrest is taking place Democrats express concerns the measure could trigger violence Republicans say SB1055 will make Arizona streets safer Republican lawmakers […]

Feb 25, 2026

Arizona Republicans push for citizen-only census to redraw legislative districts

Key Points:  Republican lawmakers propose a citizen-only census in 2030 The census aims to draw legislative districts favoring Republicans The proposed citizen-only census would not affect Arizona’s US House seats […]

Feb 21, 2026

Proposition 123 extension remains unclear

Key Points:  Senate Republicans pass placeholder Proposition 123 through committee  Sponsor says ESA reform measure, governor’s proposal complicate conversation House Republicans fail to pass mirror legislation, no consensus on 123 […]

Feb 11, 2026

State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals

Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional  Opponents argue the bill may deter […]

Jan 12, 2026

Hobbs focuses on affordability, bipartisanship in fourth State of the State

Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs’ fourth State of the State address focused on affordability and bipartisanship Republican leadership indicated most of Hobbs’ proposals would be dead on arrival Hobbs’ address […]

Jan 6, 2026

Hobbs heads into fourth legislative session with unconfirmed state agency directors

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs will send eight director nominations to the Senate in 2026 Her nominations have been held up by the Senate Director Nominations Committee since 2023 Sen. […]

Nov 24, 2025

Meet Arizona’s Power 50

Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now […]

Apr 3, 2025

Two Republicans object to agency nominee over anti-Trump Facebook post, but panel OKs him anyway

Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, sharply criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee to lead the Department of Agriculture during a Senate Committee on Director Nominations hearing on Thursday for past comments […]

Sen. Lauren Kuby, D-Tempe, speaks at the Arizona State Senate at the Arizona State Capitol building. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Mar 28, 2025

Governor’s Regulatory Review Council criticized for water rulemaking at sunset hearing

A Republican lawmaker says the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council is not performing its statutory duties to review agency rulemakings for legal compliance and legislative intent, despite denials of wrongdoing by […]

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