Dennis Welch Biography
Dennis Welch is an American political reporter. He joined Arizona’s Family in June 2012 as the station’s political editor. Dennis is a Political Editor CBS5 News/3TV in Phoenix, Ariz. Welch was previously a journalist at East Valley Tribune. He has been there since the year 2000.
Before the veteran reporter started co-hosting 3TV’s Politics Unplugged in June 2012, he was part of a team that launched the now-defunct Guardian. It was a news website that doggedly covered Arizona politics.
Dennis Welch Age
Details about his age and birthday have not been disclosed as of now. This information will be updated soon.
Dennis Welch Education
Mr. Welch graduated from Arizona State University.
Dennis Welch CBS5 News/3TV
Veteran political reporter Dennis joined Arizona’s Family in June 2012 as the station’s political editor. In this role, Welch oversees all aspects of our political coverage across the station’s digital platforms. He also hosts the station’s political show, Politics Unplugged.
Welch is a well-respected political expert in Arizona and provides a stronger, more robust political presence in Arizona. Before joining Arizona’s Family, he was a co-founder of the Arizona Guardian, a highly influential online news site dedicated to Arizona politics and government.
During his Guardian days, Welch was a frequent guest on Politics Unplugged and has been a regular fixture on the state political landscape since 2005, appearing on numerous radio and television talk shows.
He’s tough and fair during interviews with political figures and was even “slugged” by Governor Jan Brewer after he posed a question to her about global warming. After she eked out a nonsensical answer, she hit Welch and asked him, “Where the hell’d that come from?”
Personal Life
When not covering politics, Welch is an avid runner and fronts a punk rock band that plays frequently throughout the Southwest and California.
Dennis Welch Wife and Children
Despite being a famous political reporter Welch is a very private person. He has not disclosed whether he is married or not. There are no reports of Dennis having any children as of now.
Dennis Welch Salary and Net Worth
The average salary for a News Anchor is $39,151 in Phoenix, AZ. Salaries estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by News Anchor employees in Phoenix, AZ. Although Dennis has not revealed to the public the actual figure of his salary. His estimated net worth is currently under review.
Dennis Welch and Don Shooter
A local TV reporter told Republican Rep. Don Shooter to not touch him after the Yuma lawmaker placed his hand on the reporter’s back. This was during an exchange Wednesday 26, 2017 on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives.
Welch, political editor, and anchor at KTVK were attempting to ask Shooter a question when the lawmaker stopped him, according to Democratic Rep. Daniel Hernandez, of Tucson, who witnessed the encounter.
Hernandez told Insider he was sitting at his desk on the floor of the House when he heard a commotion. It appeared as though Welch was trying to elicit comments from Shooter as he walked toward the offices of the speaker of the House, Hernandez said.
Dennis Welch Articles
AZ Republican Rep. accuses Democrats of conducting a witch hunt
azfamily.com — PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)– An Arizona Republican congresswoman accused Democrats of conducting a “witch hunt” to remove President Trump from office. Trump now faces potential impeachment after revelations that he reached out to a foreign leader to dig up dirt on a political rival. [VIDEO: Arizona’s congressional members discuss Trump impeachment proceedings]”I do think it’s a witch hunt, ” Rep. Debbie Lesko said.
Arizona Corporation Commission debate when to safely cut power for non-payment
azfamily.com — PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – How hot is too hot? The Arizona Corporation Commission is trying to determine when power companies can safely pull the plug on customers for non-payment. [WATCH: Arizona Corporation Commission debate power shutoffs]On Monday the five-member panel debated a plan to barred utility companies from turning off the electricity after the temperatures it 105 degrees. The original proposal set the trigger at 95 degrees.
Arizona utility regulators discuss new policy on power disconnects
azfamily.com — PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Still too dangerous. That’s what one critic is saying about a power disconnect proposal. The Arizona Corporation Commission will debate next week when utility companies should turn off power for non-payment. [WATCH: Rules that regulate power companies’ ability to shut off power come under discussion]This comes after the deaths of several APS customers.
Country recorder pushes to open Presidential Preference Election
azfamily.com — TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes left open the possibility that he might sue the state to let independent voters participate in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election. “I think all options are on the table right, now,” Fontes said Tuesday during a stop at ASU’s Tempe Campus to register new voters.
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