TJ Shope Archives

Sen. Shope wants $49M Riggs overpass funding ‘back on track’

Sen. Shope Aims to Revive $49M Riggs Overpass Funding

Arizona State Senator T.J. Shope, a Republican from Casa Grande, is taking action to expedite funding for the Riggs Road overpass project. Following the Arizona Department...

Education5 months ago

Sen. Mesnard Advocates for Direct Teacher Funding from Prop 123

By Daniel Stefanski | As the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Regular Session enters its second month, school funding has emerged as a pressing issue. Lawmakers are faced...

ADWR5 months ago

Rep. Griffin Condemns Hobbs’ Budget as a Direct Assault on Water Rights

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona lawmakers are expressing strong opposition to Governor Katie Hobbs’ proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. State Representative Gail Griffin, who...

Republicans Ready To Get To Work On Opening Day Of 57th Arizona Legislature

Arizona Legislature5 months ago

Republicans Gear Up for Action on Opening Day of Arizona’s 57th Legislature

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Legislature has kicked off its 57th Regular Session, marking another year in a predominantly divided government landscape. With Republicans holding...

Arizona Legislature5 months ago

Arizona’s Legislative Session Kicks Off with a Strong Focus on Border Security

By Daniel Stefanski | Border security emerged as a prominent issue on the opening day of the Arizona Legislative session for 2025. In her State of...

beth lewis5 months ago

Hobbs Puts ESA Program in Spotlight During State of the State Address

By Daniel Stefanski | The Arizona Legislature has reconvened, placing school choice at the center of its discussions. Governor Katie Hobbs launched the 57th Regular Session...

Arizona Republican Party6 months ago

Swoboda Sets His Sights on Re-Election as AZGOP Chair

By Daniel Stefanski | Gina Swoboda, the current chair of the Republican Party of Arizona, is set to run for re-election in January, a move that...

Shope To Address ‘Hobbs’ Failure’ On Housing Afforability In New Committee Assignment

Ag-to-Urban Conservation Program7 months ago

Shope Tackle ‘Hobbs’ Housing Affordability Crisis in Bold New Committee Role

By Daniel Stefanski | An influential Republican state senator is poised to lead a critical committee for the upcoming Arizona legislative session. Senator T.J. Shope has...

Arizona Senate8 months ago

Petersen Aims for Senate Presidency to Counteract Hobbs’ ‘Radical Agenda’

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Senate President Warren Petersen is preparing to seek reelection for his leadership position as the state gears up for the upcoming...

2024 election8 months ago

Republicans Slam Governor Hobbs Over Slow Election Count

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s election processes are once again facing intense scrutiny following delayed results from the recent elections. Republicans are criticizing Democratic Governor Katie...