President Petersen Sets Record Straight on Senate Committee for Director Nominations
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is providing an update today on work being conducted on behalf of the citizens of Arizona to thoroughly vet and confirm director nominees for the state's critical agencies.
Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Champions New Law to Help Address Arizona's Doctor Shortage
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is helping address the physician shortage in Arizona with legislation just signed into law late last week after receiving near unanimous bipartisan support in the Legislature.
Governor Vetoes Bill Addressing Waste, Fraud, Abuse of Arizona's Unemployment Insurance Program
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Federalism Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is speaking out against Governor Hobbs for vetoing his legislation that would have prevented waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars by addressing eligibility requirements and increasing oversight of Arizona's unemployment insurance program.
Hobbs' Irresponsible Veto of Legislation to Make Arizona Safe Again Advances Chaos, Not Sanity
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator John Kavanagh is denouncing Governor Hobbs for jeopardizing the safety of Arizonans by irresponsibly vetoing legislation that protects communities against criminal illegal aliens by promoting collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts.
Fox Guards the Henhouse: Hobbs Vetoes Legislation Requiring Accountability, Transparency from Executive Branch When Handling State Medicaid Contracts
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope is responding to a disturbing veto issued late Friday by Governor Katie Hobbs on legislation requiring greater accountability and transparency from the Executive Branch when handling state Medicaid contracts.
Governor Signs Legislation to Prevent Dangerous, Seriously Mentally Ill Individuals from Being Released into Arizona Communities
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Hildy Angius is protecting the safety of Arizonans and providing services to individuals who the court deems dangerous, severely mentally ill, and incompetent to stand trial, with legislation just signed into law.
DINO Chairman Jake Hoffman Responds to Katie Hobbs' Press Conference Meltdown
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman is doubling down on his promise to hold Governor Katie Hobbs accountable for her irresponsible picks of unqualified individuals to lead Arizona's critical state agencies and is issuing a statement in response to a temper tantrum displayed by Hobbs during a press conference today.
Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Celebrates Hobbs' Withdrawal of Two Unqualified Agency Nominees
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Jake Hoffman is releasing the following statement
"Today’s announcement that not one, but two unqualified nominees were being withdrawn from their roles heading up state agencies is a win for every Arizonan," said Chairman Hoffman.
Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Celebrates Hobbs' Withdrawal of Two Unqualified Agency Nominees
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Jake Hoffman is releasing the following statement.
"Today’s announcement that not one, but two unqualified nominees were being withdrawn from their roles heading up state agencies is a win for every Arizonan," said Chairman Hoffman.
Director Nominations Committee Chair Responds to Hobbs' Withdrawal of Unqualified Nominee to Oversee State Medicaid Program
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Jake Hoffman is responding to Governor Katie Hobbs' withdrawal of an unqualified nominee to oversee the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), which is the state's Medicaid program.
Senate President Petersen Leads Coalition of States Defending Voter ID Requirements to Strengthen Election Integrity
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is taking action to strengthen election integrity across the nation by supporting voter identification requirements currently under litigation in Idaho.
Governor Signs Emergency Measure to Strengthen Services Provided to Veterans Suffering With PTSD
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Military Affairs & Border Security Committee Chairman David Gowan is supporting veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder with emergency legislation just signed into law late last week.
Legislation from Majority Whip Carroll to Tackle Fraudulent Claims Within Sober Living Home Industry Signed into Law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll is providing a much-needed fix to protect against fraudulent activities surrounding sober living homes with legislation just signed into law this past Friday evening.
Governor Hobbs Jeopardizes National Security with Veto of Legislation to Protect Arizona's Critical Infrastructure from Chinese Threats
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is denouncing Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for jeopardizing state and national security by vetoing legislation late last week protecting critical infrastructure from Chinese threats.
Hobbs Supports Discriminatory Hiring Practices in Arizona with Veto of SB 1584
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is calling out Governor Hobbs for supporting discriminatory hiring practices within the State of Arizona by vetoing legislation to ban preferential treatment provided to applicants based on sex, race, skin color, and sexuality instead of qualifications, experience, and competence.
Governor Hobbs Misses Opportunity to Prevent California-Style Blackouts During Arizona's Scorching Summer Months with Latest Veto
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll is expressing concern over Governor Hobbs' latest veto of legislation that would have protected Arizonans from California-style blackouts during the scorching summer months.
Senate President Petersen Responds to Irresponsible Veto of AZ ICE Act
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is responding to the Governor's irresponsible veto this past Friday evening of a bill to keep Arizona communities safe, by ensuring state cooperation with the Trump Administration's enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is delivering on promises to hold child sexual predators accountable with legislation just signed into law this past Friday evening.
Governor Signs Bill Removing Red-Tape for Job Creation, Housing Shortage Solutions, a Prosperous Economy
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is thanking Governor Hobbs for signing SB 1543, empowering municipalities to permit smart zoning decisions for international companies aiming to contribute to Arizona's already robust economy.
Senate Public Safety Committee Chair Responds to Inmate Murders with Probe into Department of Corrections Operations
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman Kevin Payne is launching a probe of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, & Reentry (ADCRR) in response to the murders of three inmates at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson earlier this month.