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OPINION: Arizona Speaker of the House Puts State Constitution on Track to Banish DEI

Arizona lawmakers are advancing the most powerful state constitutional protections against racially discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) practices in the nation, and even DEI proponents like Gov. Katie Hobbs will not be able to stop them with her veto pen.

By Matt Beienburg | Feb 19, 2025

American Majority President: Anyone pushing an alternative to AZGOP Chair Swoboda 'is directly opposing Trump’s America First agenda'

The founder of American Majority Action (AMA) said today that anyone pushing an alternative Arizona Republican Chair candidate to incumbent Gina Swoboda is running counter to President Donald Trump.

By AIC Features | Jan 24, 2025

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AZ House Speaker Montenegro: Hobbs’ budget proposal ‘raises concerns about parental choice, fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic growth’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jan 18, 2025

The Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives said today that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ (D-Ariz.) budget proposal, released this week, would place “undue burdens” on Arizona taxpayers.

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AZ House Speaker Montenegro: ‘Our Majority Plan focuses on preserving the American Dream, promoting public safety, and protecting individual rights and freedoms’

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Jan 15, 2025

The newly-elected Arizona House Speaker said his caucus’ 2025 Majority Plan, released earlier this week, addresses “the priorities that matter most to Arizonans.”

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AZ House Speaker-Elect Montenegro: ‘We absolutely have the makings of a great, conservative legislature’

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 16, 2024

State Rep. Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear), the newly elected Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, shared his vision for Arizona’s future in an interview with the Grand Canyon Times.

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AZ Free Enterprise Club: AZ Corporation Commission ‘should pump the brakes’ on its amended formula rates

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 5, 2024

This week, the Arizona Corporation Commission announced its approval of an amended Policy Statement Regarding Formula Rates. The decision, which introduces a shift in utility rate-making processes, has drawn criticism from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, an advocacy group for ratepayer protections.

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AZ House Speaker-Elect Montenegro: 'The cartels know President Trump is serious about securing our border'

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Dec 4, 2024

The Arizona House Speaker-Elect said a report that the Mexican drug cartels have increased their “border fees” since President Donald Trump’s election victory shows the cartels know Trump is “serious about securing our border.”

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AZ House Speaker-Elect Montenegro: 'National Popular Vote bill is dead on arrival. Period. Full stop.'

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Nov 21, 2024

The newly-elected Arizona House Speaker said any bill to advance a “National Popular Vote” in Arizona is “dead on arrival.”

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Rep. Montenegro to Gov. Hobbs: 'We don't need politicians posturing, we need real solutions'

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 21, 2024

Arizona State Rep. Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear), who was elected Speaker of the House earlier this month, said that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ refusal to support federal deportation efforts highlights the state’s vulnerability under current border policies. In response, advocated for stronger state-led measures to enhance border security and safeguard Arizona communities.

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Senate Majority Leader Shamp: ‘It’s time for the states to take their powers back and to fight for their citizens’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Nov 20, 2024

In her second term as a member of the Arizona State Senate, Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) has been selected as Arizona Senate Majority Leader.

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Ned Ryun: Montenegro, Shamp ‘leading the most conservative Arizona legislative majority in history’

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 15, 2024

The founder of American Majority Action (AMA) congratulated Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear) and Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R-Surprise), both of whom were elected this week by their peers to their leadership positions.

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Arizona State Senate announces committee chairmanships for 57th Legislature

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 14, 2024

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen (R) has appointed the Senators who will lead the Senate Standing Committees for the 57th Legislature.

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Child sex abuse victim Kozak on passing of Prop 313: ‘There will be no leniency for those who exploit our most vulnerable'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Nov 6, 2024

Kayleigh Kozak, the driving force behind "Kayleigh's Law," said with the approval of Proposition 313, which will require life in prison without parole for offenders convicted of child sex trafficking, means "there will be no leniency for those who exploit our most vulnerable."

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American Majority Action reaches 3.25 million voter contacts in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 5, 2024

American Majority Action (AMA) announced it has surpassed 3.25 million voter contacts in Arizona, including over 600,000 live conversations, as part of its push to increase conservative early voter turnout in the state.

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Kari Lake Campaign: 'Lake will work with President Trump to stop the cartels'

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 4, 2024

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, has accused her opponent Ruben Gallego and the current administration of relinquishing control of the southern border to cartels.

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Nov. 5: Military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 4, 2024

Deadline approaching: One day until military and overseas voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 General Election.

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League of American Workers President: 'Arizonans can't afford another four years like the last four years'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Nov 2, 2024

The head of the League of American Workers (LAW) said a new report showing the average Arizona household has spent over $35,000 in extra inflation costs shows that "Arizonans can't afford another four years like the last four years."

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Public Interest Legal Foundation President: 'You aren't supposed to have an election system where people are registered to vote where they do not live'

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Nov 2, 2024

J. Christian Adams, president and general counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), said on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times podcast that Arizona election officials have allowed voters to stay registered at commercial addresses despite efforts to clean voter rolls.

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Public Interest Legal Foundation President: Investigative election fraud film produced 'so the election officials would fix the problem'

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 1, 2024

J. Christian Adams, president and general counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), said on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times podcast that the film they produced exposing Arizona voters registered at commercial addresses was an effort to ensure "the election officials would fix the problem."

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Reminder: One day until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Oct 31, 2024

One day until deadline for early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election.