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Senate Republicans Express Commitment for Uninterrupted Services for the Developmental Disabilities Community, Despite the Mishandling of Programs by Governor Hobbs and State Agencies

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Arizona Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp, Majority Whip Frank Carroll, Senator David Gowan, and Senator Vince Leach are issuing a joint statement critical of how Governor Katie Hobbs and the state agencies that fall under her responsibility have contributed to the $122 million shortfall in the program that oversees the delivery of services for those with developmental disabilities.

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Senate Federalism Committee Sparks Solution, Amid Fire Insurance Crisis in Arizona

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In response to an eye-opening committee hearing to investigate the causes behind recent fire insurance cancellations and dramatic premium increases on homeowners, Senate Federalism Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is now requesting assistance from the federal government to provide indemnification to individuals impacted, and to release Arizona's land from proprietorial-only control, placing it back under the authority of the State.  

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Senate Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Services Provided to Veterans Suffering PTSD

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are supporting veterans by advancing legislation to establish a Mental Health Services Grant Program, and an emergency measure to allow transport and admission evaluations for veterans suffering with PTSD. Both bills are being transmitted to the House of Representatives for consideration after passing the Senate with bipartisan support.

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Senate Republicans Make Strides to Protect Arizona, Aid in Federal Immigration Efforts with Legislation Passing Senate

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— As the Trump Administration continues to remove criminal illegal aliens from Arizona communities, Senate Republicans are advancing three bills to join the valiant efforts to secure the southern border and make Arizona safe again. All three measures, sponsored by Senator John Kavanagh, passed the Senate and are being transmitted to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Senate Republicans Pass Creative Solution to Address Classroom Challenges in Arizona's K-12 Schools

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In an effort to address teacher shortages and provide school district officials with better insight of the day-to-day challenges educators face inside the classroom, Senate Republicans are supporting legislation to require school district administrators lead classroom instruction annually in Arizona's K-12 public schools. 

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