Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Address Fraud and Abuse of Arizona's Food Assistance Program
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator John Kavanagh is calling out Governor Hobbs for irresponsibly vetoing his legislation to ensure Arizona's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) has proper oversight to prevent fraud and ensure the program is used as intended.
Bipartisan Bill to Build Arizona's Economic Future Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Signature
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is fostering a business-friendly, free-market environment that attracts innovation, investment, and high paying jobs with a bill that is being transmitted to the governor after passing the legislature with bipartisan support yesterday.
Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Rogers Champions Improvements to Stolen Valor Bill SB 1424, Applauds Senate Passage to Protect Arizona's Veterans
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to honor Arizona's veterans, by cracking down on stolen valor, is now headed to the Governor after Senator Wendy Rogers facilitated improvements to the policy resulting in bipartisan support from the Senate today.
Committee on Family Court Orders Sheds Light on Stories of System Abuse, Devastating Consequences for Families
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— State lawmakers are investigating allegations of ongoing abuse within Arizona's family court system through a series of joint ad hoc committee hearings, with the first commencing Monday. Personal stories from aggrieved parents and traumatized children revealed disturbing patterns of judicial overreach, lack of accountability, and the silencing of parents and children in custody battles.
Senator Bolick Celebrates New Law Addressing Cellphone Distractions Among Students During Class Time
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is celebrating today's signing of a bill she helped champion to improve focus and mitigate mental health concerns among Arizona children by cracking down on cellphone distractions during class time.
AZ ICE Act to Protect Arizonans from Criminal Illegal Aliens Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Signature
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 Governor's Office after passing the House of Representatives today with full Republican support.
Senate Republicans Pass Legislation to Lower Gas Prices for Arizona Drivers, Bill Now Heads to House for Final Vote
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are working to lower gas prices for Arizona drivers by passing legislation to expand the list in statute of approved fuel blends available for use in Maricopa County, as well as through collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration.
Senator Finchem Announces Joint Ad Hoc Committee Hearing on Family Court System
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is inviting parents, who have been affected by the Arizona family court system, to join him at the Arizona Senate Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. to share their personal stories during a special Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders.
Governor Hobbs Irresponsibly Vetoes Legislation to Help Fund K-12 Schools
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Vince Leach is calling out Governor Hobbs for her hypocritical veto of Republican legislation to provide an additional funding source for Arizona's K-12 classrooms, despite her repeated calls for more funding for classrooms.
President Petersen Files Lawsuit to Eliminate Regulatory Hurdles on Providing Arizonans Clean, Affordable, Reliable Nuclear Energy
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is joining a coalition of states and energy companies in a lawsuit to eliminate regulatory hurdles when providing citizens with clean, affordable, and reliable nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs).
Senate President Petersen Seeks Collaboration with Trump Administration to End Department of Justice Witch Hunt Against Phoenix Police Department
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is working with the newly confirmed U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, to end the U.S. Department of Justice's effort to impose a destructive and costly consent decree on the Phoenix Police Department.
Bill to Crack Down on Sexual Predators in Arizona Schools Passes Legislature with Bipartisan Support, Heads to Governor for Signature
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to crack down on sexual predators in Arizona schools is headed to the Governor for her signature after passing the Legislature today with bipartisan support.
Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Arizonans from Skyrocketing Utility Rates, Unreliable Service
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Tim Dunn is calling out Governor Katie Hobbs for irresponsibly vetoing his legislation today that would have ensured Arizonans are provided with reliable and affordable utility services.
State Republican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Eliminate Court Power Ordering Paid Therapy After Divorce
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Mark Finchem and Representative Rachel Keshel are working to eliminate unnecessary financial burdens for Arizona families navigating divorce, with legislation to block courts from demanding therapy on a grieving family's dime.
Senate DINO Committee Reveals DIFI Nominee's Discriminatory DEI Agenda, ROC Nominee's Heavy Influence from Labor Unions
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Troubling revelations uncovered during today's Senate Committee on Director Nominations (DINO), with two of Governor Katie Hobbs' appointments to lead state agencies, are reinforcing the critical role the committee serves as a check against radical, biased, and unqualified candidates.
Republican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Support Continuation of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is supporting Arizona's law enforcement with legislation to continue the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC).
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Rogers Sets Record Straight on Stolen Valor Bill HB 2030
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is setting the record straight on why HB 2030, dubbed the "stolen valor bill" and sponsored by Representative Walt Blackman, did not advance through the committee.
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.
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.
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.