PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A new rule blocking certain qualified Arizona candidates from participating in general election debates for statewide and federal offices appears to have been illegally enacted, prompting the Senate Government Committee to investigate and request a formal response to the matter from the Clean Elections Commission.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A huge victory today for election integrity in Arizona after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed new voters who are registering with a state form must provide proof of citizenship in order to cast a ballot in November, effective immediately.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—In an effort to bring awareness about Arizona's aging transportation system and the need for increased funding to rehabilitate deteriorating pavement surfaces on the roads and freeways drivers rely on every day, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is looking for responsible ways to financially support necessary improvement projects with future legislation for a smoother commute down the road.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— After a legal battle with the Arizona Senate, Governor Katie Hobbs admits she violated state law through her scheme to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for director nominations and has agreed to submit new candidates for consideration, as required by law.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A major legal battle to protect the integrity of our elections within Arizona is ensuing after two liberal judges at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals engaged in judicial warfare Thursday and overturned the voices of four other judges who ruled in favor of an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are proud to announce Arizona voters will still get the opportunity to take border security matters into their own hands this November with the Secure the Border Act (HCR 2060). Late last week, a superior court judge blocked a frivolous lawsuit filed by radical left activists in a bogus attempt to keep the measure off the ballot.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Members of the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Water Security heard emotional testimony on Friday from Arizona farmers who detailed the hard work and concessions they made to negotiate key provisions of SB 1221. If adopted, the measure would have allowed the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources to permanently close the Willcox, Hualapai, and Gila Bend groundwater basins to new groundwater pumping and required all existing pumping to be reduced by 10% over 10 years, with the opportunity for up to 15% over 20 years.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A major victory in the fight to address Arizona's homeless crisis after the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the position argued by Senate President Warren Petersen in an amicus brief on a case originating out of Oregon, clearing the way for states and local jurisdictions to adopt policies tackling the issue of tent cities and other encampments plagued with public safety and public health concerns.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— After multiple media publications misinterpreted a new law creating a safer experience for users of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Arizona while promoting good land stewardship, Senator Sine Kerr is setting the record straight on driver license requirements specified in SB 1567.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Protecting Arizona's children from criminals who seek to inflict harm upon them is a top priority for Senator Janae Shamp. This legislative session, she successfully championed several bills imposing harsher punishments and accountability for sex offenders targeting one our state's most vulnerable populations, including the passage of one of the toughest laws in America against these predators. 

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— This week, Governor Katie Hobbs despicably vetoed SB 1435, which would have helped protect minors while they're at school, or any other public entity.   

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Governor Katie Hobbs is aiding doctors and insurance companies taking advantage of a vulnerable population by vetoing SB 1511 today, which would have ensured equal healthcare treatment for children and adults suffering from the lifelong consequences of gender-altering drugs.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A major win for the Grand Canyon State today after the Republican-led Arizona State Legislature passed a balanced and conservative 2024-2025 state budget that eliminates a $1.4 billion shortfall, reduces ongoing spending and shrinks government, while increasing border security investments, fully funding public safety, protecting school choice, and safeguarding investments in the roads, freeways and highways our citizens rely on.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In response to today's court ruling on Arizona State Senate v. Katie Hobbs, where Judge Scott Blaney determined Katie Hobbs violated state law by failing to nominate directors for Senate confirmation, Senator Jake Hoffman, Chairman for the Senate Committee on Director Nominations, issues the following statement:

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— After months of throwing Arizona's critical state agencies into chaos and subjecting these entities to a host of potential legal challenges, while also creating confusion for the citizens of Arizona, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled today Katie Hobbs' scheme to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for director nominations is unlawful and must be immediately reversed.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— After Joe Biden, Katie Hobbs, and Arizona Democrat lawmakers intentionally and irresponsibly blocked all efforts to safeguard our citizens against the rampant crime associated with the border crisis currently threatening our national security, Senate Republicans are relieved to announce the Secure the Border Act officially passed the Arizona Legislature today and will head to the ballot for voters to approve this November.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In the wake of Katie Hobbs negligently blocking numerous attempts by state Republican lawmakers to protect Arizona communities from a dramatic rise in border-related crimes, Senate Republicans today proudly announce the passage of the Secure the Border Act from the Senate. This measure now heads to the House for a final vote before appearing on the November ballot for Arizona voters to approve.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is taking legal action to block the massive federal government overreach by the Biden Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), after it overstepped its authority in issuing several radical and costly electric-vehicle mandates that promise to dramatically hurt the wallets of hardworking Arizonans and threaten our state's power supply. 

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