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Majority Leader Shamp Applauds FDA Commissioner Confirmation, Renews Vow to Advance "Make Arizona Healthy Again" Agenda

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Leader Janae Shamp applauds Tuesday night's confirmation of Dr. Marty Makary as the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner and vows to continue working to implement a "Make Arizona Healthy Again" agenda, supporting the goals of the Trump Administration to aggressively fight the detrimental health challenges Americans are facing today. 

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Gruesome Murder of Emily Pike Sparks Probe of Department of Child Services Group Home Regulations by Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is calling for a probe of the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS) group home regulations in response to the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike, after she ran away from her state-licensed facility in January. 

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State Republican Lawmakers Work to Ease Pain at the Pump with Plan to Lower Gas Prices

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Despite a moderation in Arizona gas prices from the painful $4 and $5 levels over the past four years, drivers are still paying about $1 more per gallon today than they were in 2020. In an effort to ease the financial burden hitting hardworking Arizonans each time they fill their tanks, and to prevent future extreme price hikes at the pump, Senate and House Republicans are working together on legislation to tackle one of the driving forces behind rising fuel prices.

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Senate Majority Leader Shamp, House Rep. Biasiucci to Host Roundtable Discussion on "Making Arizona Healthy Again" with Bills Moving Through the Legislature

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Members of the media and the public are invited to join Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp and House Representative Leo Biasiucci for a roundtable discussion on legislation to support the "Make Arizona Healthy Again" agenda, in line with the Trump Administration's efforts to "Make America Healthy Again."

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Vice President Vance Highlights Why Bipartisan Arizona Starter Homes Act is Needed to Help Citizens Achieve American Dream of Homeownership

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans applaud Vice President J.D. Vance for his remarks at the National League of Cities Conference last week, where he recognized the disaster that local regulations, including zoning laws, have had on middle-class Americans trying to access the American Dream of homeownership. 

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Legislation to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty Passes Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are working to protect the health and well-being of Arizona's furry, four-legged friends with legislation broadening the conditions under which animal cruelty can be charged. This legislation, aimed at strengthening protections for innocent pets from harm, moves to the House of Representatives for consideration after passing the Senate with bipartisan support today.  

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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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