As we look ahead to the future, we must find new and innovative ways to produce the energy we need to support our growing economy and the businesses and communities that call Arizona home. Fortunately, we have legislators prioritizing the clean energy, technology and innovation sectors by focusing on policy solutions that will have a real and positive impact on Arizona’s economy, both in the short-term as our economy recovers and for years into the future.
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After nearly four full weeks of session, none of the bills lawmakers sent to the governor’s desk deals with the Covid pandemic, a shift in emphasis that’s especially noticeable given lawmakers’ insistence to help residents and businesses survive the crisis.
Read More »Mesnard led in vetoed bills, Brophy McGee most prolific lawmaker in 2019 
Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, knows how to get legislation passed. This year, he learned how to get it vetoed.
Read More »House approves tax exemption for pesticides, fertilizers
The preliminary vote by the full House came following pleas from lawmakers representing agricultural communities that it's unfair to require those who grow food for Arizonans and people across the county to pay taxes on items they need.
Read More »Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker 
A surprise loss in Legislative District 13 upended the speaker’s race in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Read More »Incumbent Mitchell loses LD13 Republican House primary 
Incumbent Rep. Darin Mitchell appears to be falling short in his bid for a return to the Arizona House of Representatives.
Read More »Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group 
The Arizona Association of Realtors is campaigning against one of its own members with negative ads attacking Republican Rep. Darin Mitchell.
Read More »It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary 
If Republicans in Maricopa County have their way, nobody from Yuma County will represent Legislative District 13 in the state House of Representatives.
Read More »Passing legislation requires moderation, tricks of the trade 
Lawmakers passed 369 bills, 30.6 percent of the 1,206 bills introduced in the 2018 session. Of those 369 bills, Ducey signed 346, or 93.8 percent of all the bills that were approved.
Read More »Tim Dunn: Invested in farming, barbecue and men’s hairstyling 
A third generation farmer, Republican Tim Dunn hopes to bring some of that experience to the Legislature where he was recently appointed to represent Legislative District 13, succeeding ousted Don Shooter.
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