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Arizona House Republicans appoint Grant Hanna as new chief of staff
Key points: Arizona House of Representatives hires Grant Hanna as new chief of staff Hanna replaces long-time chief Michael Hunter who resigned early last year House Speaker Steve Montenegro aims […]
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 […]
Republicans question AG’s defense of transgender birth certificate law
Key Points: Top GOP lawmakers want to appeal federal court ruling on transgender birth certificates Judge James Soto voided state law requiring surgery for amended birth certificates Arizona law bars […]
Arizona doctors challenge state’s abortion restrictions in court
Key Points: Arizona doctors sue to void abortion restrictions State lawmakers argue doctors have no legal right to sue without threat of prosecution Judge Greg Como expects to rule on […]
Republican leaders challenge secretary of state’s new draft of election procedures manual
Key Points: Top Republican lawmakers threaten to sue Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over proposed election rules Lawmakers claim Fontes’ planned changes go beyond state law and amount to […]
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 […]
Arizona Republicans defend abortion laws in court fight
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers defend abortion laws against constitutional challenge Rep. Steve Montenegro and Sen. Warren Petersen argue laws are constitutional Laws include 24-hour waiting period, in-person counseling and mandatory […]
How a steadier state party chair brought cheap postage and big dollars to 2024 candidates
Republicans long neglected a provision of campaign finance law allowing state political parties to coordinate with candidates, granting cheaper mail rates and greater, albeit indirect, corporate support for nominees. But […]
Montenegro elected speaker, Senate retains Petersen as president
Republicans and Democrats in the state House and Senate elected caucus leaders Tuesday, and a new House Speaker is set to be installed in the next legislative session.Â
Judgement Day for DEI? Voters should decide
With two mirror versions of the new ballot measure nearing the finish line, (SCR1019, sponsored by Sen. Anthony Kern, and Rep. Montenegro’s HCR 2056—cosponsored by over 30 members of the House and Senate, including Speaker Ben Toma), the Arizona state constitution is poised to make this loud and clear Â
GOP lawmakers to return vetoed border bill to Hobbs
Refusing to take "no'' for an answer, Republican legislators are going to resend the same border law enforcement bill back to Gov. Katie Hobbs that she vetoed just a week ago.
Ex-lawmakers bring baggage to 2022 races
Ten former lawmakers, many of whom have personal or political baggage, are on the ballot for legislative seats this year.
