Senate President Petersen, U.S. Attorney Courchaine Praise Trump Administration for Ending Department of Justice Witch Hunt Against Phoenix Police Department
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen and U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona Timothy Courchaine are praising the Trump Administration for ending the witch hunt launched by the previous administration’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against the Phoenix Police Department in an effort to impose a destructive and costly consent decree on the agency.
Governor Hobbs Blocks Tougher Penalties for Fraudsters Who Victimize Arizonans with Deed Scams
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is calling out Governor Hobbs for irresponsibly vetoing legislation aimed at deterring real estate fraudsters from victimizing unsuspecting Arizonans with deed scams.
Legislative Probe of Emily Pike Case Shines Light on Potential Solutions to Better Protect Children in State-Licensed Group Homes
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is sharing key takeaways from Wednesday's legislative probe of state-licensed group home regulations in response to the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike.
President Petersen Continues Legal Battle Against Unlawful Land Grab in Northern Arizona
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is continuing a legal battle against an unlawful, dictator-style land grab in northern Arizona by the Biden-Harris Administration that occurred in 2023.
Hobbs Vetoes Legislation, Undermining the Civil Rights of Children in Arizona
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senator Mark Finchem is expressing outrage after learning Governor Hobbs callously vetoed legislation that would have protected the safety and civil rights of children in Arizona's family court system.
President Petersen Recognizes Arizona's Law Enforcement During National Police Week
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— During this National Police Week, Senate President Warren Petersen is recognizing the men and women in law enforcement who selflessly serve Arizona's communities and safeguard law-abiding citizens from criminal activity.
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 holding a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee Hearing on the Department of Child Safety (DCS) this Wednesday afternoon to probe 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.
Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Expand Civil Liabilities for the Mutilation of Arizona Children
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is expressing outrage after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation to add protections and remedies into state law for children and teens who undergo gender transition procedures but later suffer severe consequences into adulthood.
Radical Hobbs Supports Schools Hiding Gender Pronouns from Parents, Boys Using Girls' Restrooms
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Governor Katie Hobbs is showing just how radical she really is after vetoing legislation requiring schools to inform parents when using pronouns opposite of a child's biological sex, as well as protecting girls' private spaces on campus from male intrusion.
Hobbs Vetoes Another Transparency Measure to Expose Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is condemning Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing another Republican-backed transparency bill to shine a light on the cost of government-funded healthcare for illegal aliens.
Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Works to Prevent Drug-Related Deaths in Arizona with SB 1622 Signed into Law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is working to prevent drug-related deaths in Arizona with legislation just signed into law after receiving near unanimous bipartisan support in the Legislature.
Katie Hobbs Again Vetoes Legislation to Keep Arizona Communities Safe from Criminal Illegal Aliens
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman is speaking out against Katie Hobbs' irrational veto of legislation that would have protected Arizonans from rampant crime associated with criminal illegal aliens in communities across the state.
Senate Committee on Director Nominations Continues Confirmation Hearings, Despite Governor Hobbs' Childish Meltdown
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans serving on the Senate Committee for Director Nominations are issuing the following statement on today's confirmation hearing for Commissioner Robyn Sahid of the State Land Department.
Children's Civil Rights Lead Agenda as Family Court Committee Continues at the Arizona Senate Next Monday
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is inviting parents negatively impacted by the Arizona family court system to join him at the Arizona Senate Monday, May 12 at 9 a.m. to share their personal stories during the second special Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders.
President Petersen Announces Victory in Lawsuit Opposing California's Electric-Truck Mandates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate President Warren Petersen is celebrating a victory against a radical and costly rule imposed by the State of California requiring trucking operators to buy expensive electric trucks and retire their diesel-fueled models.
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.