
May 5, 2026
Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro calls on Governor Hobbs to sign a new state budget focused on tax relief and controlled spending.
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April 15, 2026
Arizona State Representative Steve Montenegro criticized recent actions by Governor Hobbs regarding tax form issuance during this year's filing season.
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April 14, 2026
Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has criticized Governor Katie Hobbs for freezing bill signings following stalled budget negotiations.
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March 4, 2026
House Republicans have passed a bill allowing Arizona's Department of Public Safety to hire independent legal counsel and redirect funds for operational needs.
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February 17, 2026
The Arizona House Committee on Public Safety advanced a bill allowing DPS independent legal counsel while shifting $5 million in funds toward gang enforcement efforts. Sponsored by Speaker Steve Montenegro, HB 2993 follows controversy over recent statements by Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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February 7, 2026
House Speaker Steve Montenegro criticizes a union-backed ballot initiative targeting Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.
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February 4, 2026
Arizona House Republicans have introduced legislation following controversial remarks by Attorney General Kris Mayes about using deadly force against police officers.
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February 3, 2026
The Arizona House has engaged Justin Smith from Missouri's James Otis Law Group to independently investigate allegations against Governor Katie Hobbs' Department of Child Safety regarding a pay-to-play scandal involving Sunshine Residential Homes.
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January 28, 2026
Former State Representative Noel Campbell passed away recently, prompting tributes from colleagues including Speaker Steve Montenegro.
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January 19, 2026
Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has criticized Governor Katie Hobbs' decision to veto a significant tax relief bill intended to save $1.1 billion over three years.
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