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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. 

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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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