Some Republicans blame ‘left’ amid calls to tone down rhetoric following Virginia shooting
The revelation that alleged Alexandria, Virginia shooter James Hodgkinson was a Bernie Sanders volunteer whose social media postings were filled with anti-Trump and anti-Republican rhetoric brought a round of recriminations from some Arizona Republicans who blamed the “left” for the attack.
House tightens travel policy, discourages use of state vehicles
Arizona state representatives are now barred in most instances from using the state vehicle fleet, and must physically sign paperwork to be reimbursed for miles traveled on legislative business, according to a new policy announced today by House Speaker J.D. Mesnard.
Rep. Shooter wants his old Senate seat back
The Yuma Republican, who left his Legislative District 13 Senate seat and ran for the House as a favor to Sen. Steve Montenegro, announced today that he will run for his old post in 2018.
Montenegro to challenge Reagan for Secretary of State
Sen. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, announced today that he has filed to run for Secretary of State, setting up a primary challenge against Secretary of State Michele Reagan in 2018.
Montenegro dominates in LD13 Senate race
Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, has won the GOP Legislative District 13 Senate race.
Landis hammers Montenegro in LD13 GOP Senate race
Republican candidate Diane Landis is on an all-out blitz to knock Rep. Steve Montenegro out of public office.
Bill to eliminate public notice requirement goes to governor
Businesses in the state's two largest counties could soon find themselves escaping a cost -- at the expense of local newspapers.
Montenegro recommends pardon for immigrant deported after drug crimes
The Board of Executive Clemency and an immigration hawk state representative are asking for the state to pardon a man living in the country illegally after being deported for drug-related crimes.
Montenegro repays ALEC for travel stipend
House Majority Leader Steve Montenegro has repaid the American Legislative Exchange Council for a travel stipend he received for attending the organization’s July 2015 conference in San Diego, which he drove to at no personal cost while using a state fleet vehicle.
Bill would pay Arizonans to get licenses for concealed weapons
Saying it promotes safety, the No. 2 House Republican wants the state to pay for Arizonans to get licensed to carry concealed weapons.
House approves $3.5B education package
The Arizona House of Representatives worked late into the night Thursday to approve a $3.5 billion education finance package aimed at settling a long-running lawsuit over education funding.

















