President Petersen Vows to Return to SCOTUS After Liberal Ninth Circuit Panel Again Sabotages Arizona's Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— An escalated legal battle to protect the integrity of Arizona elections is continuing after liberal judges at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reengaged in judicial warfare last week to overturn a recent ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court that allowed a state law strengthening proof of citizenship requirements to take effect.
Senate Republicans Pass Legislation to Require Taxpayer-Funded Government Employees Return to Work
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—A bill requiring taxpayer-funded state government employees return to work is now headed to the House for consideration after passing the Senate today with full Republican support.
Senate Republicans Pass "AZ ICE Act" to Protect Arizonans and National Security
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to keep Arizona communities safe by ensuring state cooperation with the Trump Administration's enforcement of federal immigration laws is now headed to the House for consideration after passing the Senate today with full Republican support.
Legislation to Reduce Financial Burdens for Hardworking Arizonans Through Tax Reductions Passes Senate
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Two legislative proposals to reduce financial burdens on hardworking Arizonans through tax reductions are now headed to the House after passing the Senate with full Republican support this week.
Senate Republicans Pass Ballot Measure to Help Prevent Local Bureaucrats from Recklessly Raising Burdensome Taxes and Fees
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—A ballot measure prohibiting city councils and county boards from increasing assessments, taxes, and fees on their citizens, without first receiving a supermajority vote of support, is being considered by the House after passing the Senate last week with full Republican support.
Senate President Petersen Names Senator Farnsworth as New Chairman of Senate Rules Committee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is stepping down as Chairman for the Senate Rules Committee and is appointing Senator David Farnsworth to the role, effective immediately.
Senate Republicans Address Fiscal Mismanagement, Fraud, Abuse in School District
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate Republicans are working to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement of taxpayer dollars by advancing transparency measures to strengthen oversight of school district spending in Arizona.
"Noah's Law" to Crack Down on Convicted Fentanyl Dealers Who Contribute to Overdose Deaths Passes Senate
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Legislation to help protect Arizonans from fentanyl-related deaths, by deterring drug dealers with harsher punishment for supplying these fatal narcotics, is now headed to the House for consideration after passing the Senate today with bipartisan support.
Transparency Measure to Shine Light on State-Funded Healthcare for Illegal Aliens Passes Senate
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A transparency measure intended to shine a light on state-funded healthcare for illegal aliens, while protecting patient privacy, is moving on to the House of Representatives for consideration after passing the Senate today with only Republican support.
Arizona Senate Passes Legislation to Protect State from Foreign Adversaries
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to help protect Arizona's sovereignty against foreign adversaries who may be seeking to expand their country's presence in the Grand Canyon State is advancing to the House of Representatives after a vote in the Senate today.
Arizona Senate Republicans Reject Governor Hobbs' Failed Department of Housing Director Nominee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—In a vote today, Senate Republicans are rejecting the nomination of the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) Director appointee under the Hobbs Administration, after she failed to resign amid serious findings of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
Legislation to Keep Arizona Communities Safe from Criminal Illegal Aliens Passes Committee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman is supporting the Trump Administration's efforts to protect Americans from rampant crime associated with criminal illegal aliens in Arizona communities with two bills advancing out of committee today.
Senator Finchem Holds Hobbs Administration Accountable with Audits to Boost Transparency of Taxpayer Spending
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Mark Finchem is calling for government transparency with legislation to broaden the scope of audits, granting the Auditor General the permission to conduct performance audits on state agencies who collect taxpayer dollars to ensure the money is spent as intended.
Senate Republicans Call on Department of Housing Director Nominee to Resign Amid Financial Waste, Fraud, Abuse
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate Republicans are calling on the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) Director nominee under the Hobbs Administration to resign amid serious findings of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
Senate Committee on Director Nominations Recommends Confirmation for Department of Economic Security Appointee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— After a 17-month hiatus caused by Governor Katie Hobbs' illegal scheme to evade the Senate confirmation process, the Senate Committee on Director Nominations (DINO) reconvened today and is recommending confirmation of Michael Wisehart for Director of the Department of Economic Security (DES).
Senate Republicans Advance Bipartisan Bill to Restrict Cellphones in School Classrooms
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is working to keep kids focused in the classroom and to mitigate mental health concerns among Arizona's youth with legislation to restrict cellphone use in schools. SB 1226 and SB 1227 today passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Legislation Promoting Agricultural Water Conservation Passes Senate Committee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Tim Dunn is working to promote water conservation and efficient farming practices by advancing legislation to support Arizona farmers with resources to install on-farm irrigation efficiency systems.
Legislation to Withhold State Funding from Colleges Teaching DEI Courses Passes Education Committee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are restoring academic excellence in higher education by working to end courses that teach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideologies. Colleges refusing to comply with state law will no longer receive state funding, according to a bill that passed out of the Senate Education Committee today.
Senator Bolick Advances Legislation to Promote Private Property Rights and Address Arizona's Housing Shortage
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawna Bolick is working to address Arizona's housing shortage while safeguarding private property rights with legislation to prevent cities and towns from adopting rules and regulations that hinder development of single-family homes.
Legislation to End Discriminatory Hiring Practices Passes Senate Committee
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is working to restore merit-based opportunities in Arizona by removing any influence of discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideologies when making hiring decisions in the workplace. A bill prohibiting hiring policies that prioritize sex, race, skin color, and sexuality over qualifications, experience, and competence passed out of the Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee today with bipartisan support.