Hobbs Rejects Transparency, Accountability of Arizona's Prison System Following Inmate Murders at Tucson Facility
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Governor Katie Hobbs is working to dismantle bipartisan legislation aiming to create oversight, accountability, and transparency of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry system in the wake of recent inmate murders and other atrocities occurring in state prisons.
Senate Education & Transportation Committee Chairman Drives Budget Solutions for Arizona's Transportation Needs
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Education & Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is continuing efforts to improve Arizona's transit system by advocating for strategic funding allocations within the state budget for innovative transportation solutions.
Senate Republicans Introduce Balanced State Budget with Strategic Investments in Public Safety, Education, Transportation, Water, Public Health
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Senate Republicans are advancing a balanced state budget with strategic investments in public safety, education, transportation, water, and public health. This fiscally responsible proposal benefiting all Arizonans will be introduced later today.
Arizona Senate Republicans Condemn Assassination, Political Violence in Minnesota
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Arizona Senate Republicans are condemning the devastating acts of political violence happening in Minnesota overnight, where democrat state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park. In a related incident, democrat state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times at their home in Champlin and are alive after undergoing surgery.
Senator Farnsworth Leads Senate Education & Transportation Committee, Aiming to Improve Arizona's Infrastructure
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is working to improve Arizona's transit systems, both on the ground and in the air, with a new Senate Education and Transportation Committee overseeing innovative transportation solutions.
Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee Scheduled to Hear Public Testimony Amid Growing Calls for Family Court Reform
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Chairman Mark Finchem is again inviting parents who have been affected by the Arizona family court system to join him at the Arizona Senate Monday, June 16 at 9 a.m. to share their personal stories during the third Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders.
Arizona Senate President Petersen Recaps Recent Visit to Southern Border
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Senate President Warren Petersen is recapping a recent trip to the border he helped arrange with almost a dozen attorneys general from around the country and members of local law enforcement.
Arizona Senate Republicans Condemn Violent Anti-ICE Riots, Call on Hobbs, Mayes to Cooperate with Trump Administration on Deportations
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Arizona Senate Republicans are condemning the violence unfolding in Southern California in response to deportations being carried out by the federal government. The state lawmakers are now calling on Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes to cooperate with the Trump Administration with enforcing federal immigration laws to keep Arizona communities safe from harm.
Arizona Senate Majority Leader Speaks Out Against Violent Los Angeles Riots
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Arizona Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is denouncing the violent riots currently unfolding in Los Angeles, blaming democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for their habit of letting California burn.
Senate Republicans Celebrate Legal Victory Upholding American Sovereignty, Second Amendment Rights from U.S. Supreme Court
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are celebrating a legal victory for second amendment rights and our nation's sovereignty after the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision today protecting the American firearms industry from being dismantled by the Mexican government.
Senate Republicans Condemn Katie Hobbs for Rewarding Dysfunctional Group Home Millions in Taxpayer Dollars After Receiving Campaign Donations
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are condemning Katie Hobbs after local media today revealed she spent millions in taxpayer dollars over the past year to reward a dysfunctional group home for its campaign contributions to her.
Senate Public Safety Committee Chair Expands Probe into Department of Corrections, Requests Additional Information from Director Thornell
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman Kevin Payne is doubling-down on his investigation of disturbing events transpiring within the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, & Reentry (ADCRR), including inmate murders, suicides, overdoses, confiscated weapons, and assaults against correctional employees.
Law Enforcement, Prosecutors Call on Arizona House to Pass Legislation to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Law enforcement and prosecutors are expressing strong support for legislation introduced by Arizona State Senator Shawnna Bolick to crack down on animal cruelty in Arizona.
Governor Hobbs Again Endangers National Security with Veto of Legislation to Protect Arizona Military Bases from Chinese Threats
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is condemning Governor Katie Hobbs for again endangering state and national security with her latest veto of legislation protecting Arizona military bases from Chinese threats.
Hobbs Withdraws AWOL Nominee for Governor's Regulatory Review Council from Senate Confirmation
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman is reacting to today's decision by Katie Hobbs to withdraw a nominee for the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) who went AWOL and would not be present in Arizona to fulfill the duties of the position for the next several months, nor would attend this afternoon's scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
Arizona Senate President Petersen Recaps Recent Visit with Trump Administration
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is continuing to work with the Trump Administration to deliver results for the Grand Canyon State.
Last week, he traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Trump Administration officials at the White House and the U.S. Department of Interior, as well as to attend the unveiling of a groundbreaking Make America Healthy Again report from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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.