Opening of the Legislative Session: Republican Priorities

The second session of the 57th Legislature convenes with Republicans holding the majority, and our focus remains on policies that strengthen Arizona families, protect taxpayers, and promote economic growth.

My top priorities this session include:

• Tax conformity and relief: Aligning Arizona’s tax code with federal law to ensure families and small businesses are not unfairly penalized and can keep more of what they earn.
• Protecting Medicaid and SNAP integrity: Preserving these safety-net programs for those who truly need them while ensuring accountability, preventing abuse, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Affordability and economic stability: Reducing regulatory burdens and opposing policies that increase costs for working families.

Our goal is to deliver responsible governance that balances compassion with common sense and long-term sustainability.

Governor Hobbs’ State of the State: A Republican Perspective

In her State of the State address, Governor Hobbs emphasized affordability, new fees for short-term rentals, expanded oversight of school choice, and increased government involvement in water and economic policy.

From a Republican perspective:

• While affordability is a shared concern, raising fees and expanding government regulation ultimately increases costs for families and employers.
• Proposals targeting Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) run counter to Arizona’s strong commitment to parental choice and educational freedom.
• Calls for bipartisanship must be matched with policies that respect taxpayers, limited government, and economic competitiveness.

Republicans remain ready to work where there is genuine common ground, but we will continue to stand firm against policies that grow government or burden Arizona’s economy.