Steve Kirwan

Mesa, Phoenix

Editor and Chief Political Analyst at The Arizona Globe

Executive Editor at Wine and Whiskey Globe

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Carbone Addresses Dem 'Stop Bills for Billionaires' Rally

1 week ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Arizona Senate Democrats hosted a “Stop Bills for Billionaires” rally at the state Capitol in Phoenix, AZ earlier today. The event protests legislation perceived as favoring the wealthy over working-class Arizonans. Senators Mitzi Epstein (D-LD12) and Lauren Kuby (D-LD8) were among those addressing the attendees, criticizing recent tax proposals and budget priorities they argue benefit billionaires while, in their view, neglecting essential public services.
Kupper Joins 'Hobbs Veto Club' over EUA Bill

2 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Governor Hobbs has vetoed House Bill HB2012, a bill sponsored by Representative Nick Kupper (R-25). The bill would have prevented employers and the state from mandating the use of any medications approved through the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process.
Kupper Joins 'Hobbs Veto Club' over EUA Bill

2 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Governor Hobbs has vetoed House Bill HB2012, a bill sponsored by Representative Nick Kupper (R-25). The bill would have prevented employers and the state from mandating the use of any medications approved through the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process.
Kupper Joins 'Hobbs Veto Club' over EUA Bill

2 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Governor Hobbs has vetoed House Bill HB2012, a bill sponsored by Representative Nick Kupper (R-25). The bill would have prevented employers and the state from mandating the use of any medications approved through the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process.
AZ AG Mayes Joins Another Suit Thwarting Trump Admin

3 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Yet again, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has enjoined another multi-state lawsuit attempting to thwart key elements of the Trump administration’s government waste savings proposals. This time, it’s to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from cutting a grant program based on what the administration has identified as based on DEI.
War of Words Escalates Between Hoffman and Horne

3 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

The war of words between State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) and Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tom Horne (R) continues to escalate amid allegations that Horne is not doing enough to protect Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. The ESA program, more commonly called school vouchers, was enacted in 2011 under Governor Jan Brewer’s administration to provide school choice options for students with disabilities.
Chen Elected Arizona Teenage Republicans State Chair

3 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Yidi Chen, a Phoenix native and longtime member of the Arizona Teenage Republicans (TARs), has been elected as the organization’s new State Chairman. Chen’s journey with TARs began at the age of twelve, inspired by his older brother Yibo, a former Teenage Republican. Over the years, Chen has held several leadership positions, including Vice Chairman of the Southeast Valley Chapter and Treasurer for the State Executive Board.
BREAKING: Kolodin, Swoboda Clash Over AZ SOS Endorsement

3 weeks ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Almost immediately after conservative Representative Alex Kolodin announced his intention to challenge Democrat Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in the 2026 election, a controversy emerged that could potentially rock the Arizona Republican Party. AZ GOP Chair Gina Swoboda, who has occasionally been at loggerheads with the Freedom Caucus and other conservative voices within the party, seemed to walk back what appeared to be an earlier full-throated endorsement of Kolodin.
Horne, Petersen Support Private School Amidst State Board Action

1 month ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

This week, Primavera Charter School‘s CEO, Damian Creamer, held a press conference at the Arizona State Capitol to address the recent move by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools to revoke the school’s charter due to poor academic performance. Creamer was accompanied by attorney Jesse Binnall, who has previously represented Donald Trump and AZ Senate President Warren Petersen, whose appearance Democrats decried as political.
Montenegro Mulls Funding Redirect for Second Child-Related Agency

1 month ago | arizonaglobe.com | Steve Kirwan

Flanked by members of the Arizona House, minus Freedom Caucus members, Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro exposed what he described as another financial crisis created by Governor Katie Hobbs. In a news conference on March 17, 2025, Montenegro reported that just “a few days ago,” he was notified via a routine email that the Department of Child Safety’s Congregate Care program was set to go bankrupt.