PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter, highlighting the aircraft's vital role in strengthening America's national security and supporting the men and women of the U.S. military. Speaking to community leaders, veterans, and aerospace workers, Majority Whip is emphasizing the Apache's enduring legacy as a symbol of American innovation, defense readiness, and unwavering commitment to freedom.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is taking immediate steps to secure Arizona's elections. On Saturday, she filed SCR 1001, a top priority for Senate Republicans that gives voters the power to adopt stronger citizenship verification, voter ID requirements, and enforceable election deadlines.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator David Farnsworth, Chair of the Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee, is drawing attention to national security concerns after a U.S. House investigation uncovered that Pentagon-funded university research is being exploited by the Chinese Communist Party to enhance China's military capabilities.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— President Pro Tem T.J. Shope is calling for immediate updates from state and county prosecutors after newly surfaced internal messages, financial documents, and firsthand accounts indicate political pressure inside the Department of Child Safety (DCS). The matter surrounds a controversial 30% rate hike given to the group home provider Sunshine Residential Homes – a major donor to Governor Katie Hobbs and Democratic political organizations.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is announcing a major legal victory after a federal court upheld Arizona's sex offender registration laws, rejecting a challenge that sought to weaken public safety protections for Arizona children and families.

Senator Carine Werner, Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, will convene the committee's third public oversight hearing on the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Wednesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 1. Members of the media and the public are encouraged to attend in person. A livestream link will also be available to watch the hearing remotely and will be posted next week at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings.

Arizona families are raising serious concerns about the state's family court system, where children's safety, parental rights, and financial stability are often at stake. The Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders is releasing an analysis report today outlining widespread issues identified through more than 40 hours of public testimony and expert review, along with recommended legislative reforms to increase accountability, transparency, and consistency in family court practices.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— State Senate President Warren Petersen is returning from the nation's capital after high-level meetings this week with members of President Trump's Administration to advance Arizona's top priorities – border security, water, land management, and election integrity. His visit comes as Democrat federal lawmakers, including Arizona's U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, continue to block efforts to reopen the federal government.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Carine Werner, Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, is continuing her push for transparency and accountability from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) as the committee prepares to hold its third special oversight hearing on Tuesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 1.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is encouraging collaboration with ride-share companies like Uber to promote innovative transit solutions in the East Valley. This initiative aims to reduce government waste, improve services for residents, and leverage free-market technology to address long-standing inefficiencies in transit systems.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Under President Donald J. Trump's leadership, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has intervened in Senate President Warren Petersen's prolonged legal battle to protect the integrity of Arizona elections. The brief in support of the Arizona Legislature's position comes after the Ninth Circuit invalidated a state law strengthening proof of citizenship requirements.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Arizona lawmakers are taking decisive action to ensure accountability within the Tolleson Union High School District, approving a special audit last week amid alarming allegations of financial mismanagement and safety failures. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee is empowering the Arizona Auditor General to conduct a thorough investigation into the district's finances, ensuring integrity, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is celebrating a major win for Arizona as SEMICON West 2025 – the largest and most influential semiconductor conference in North America – officially kicks off in downtown Phoenix this week. This marks the first time in 50 years the event has been held outside of Silicon Valley, underscoring Arizona's transformation into a national leader for high-tech jobs, manufacturing, and innovation.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—As electric "air taxis" approach everyday use, Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is taking proactive steps to ensure that Arizona not only prepares for, but also leads in, this next phase of transportation. In collaboration with aviation experts, local partners, and industry leaders, Chairman Farnsworth is laying the groundwork for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to become an integral part of Arizona's transportation future.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is reaffirming his commitment to a long-term transportation strategy that addresses both the urgent need to repair Arizona's dangerous roadways and the necessary policy work to keep Arizona at the forefront of next-generation mobility. As Arizona's population continues to grow, it places pressure on the infrastructure. Chairman Farnsworth's agenda focuses on conservative principles: practical investment, responsible innovation, and statewide connectivity.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Carine Werner, Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, is intensifying efforts to hold state agencies accountable after the committee's October 1 hearing revealed sweeping failures in Arizona's Medicaid system. The hearing exposed billions of dollars in fraud, more than 140,000 disenrolled AHCCCS members, and devastating impacts on Native American communities and vulnerable families.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is calling on U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego to stop playing politics, put Arizonans first, and vote to end the reckless federal government shutdown that has jeopardized paychecks, services, and stability across the state.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Carine Werner is leading the Arizona Senate Committee on Health & Human Services this week in a high-stakes oversight hearing to expose how billions in state Medicaid fraud drained taxpayer dollars and left vulnerable families without care.

Senate President Warren Petersen is leading Arizona's fight to protect women's sports at the U.S. Supreme Court, urging justices to uphold laws that keep girls' athletics safe and fair.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is honoring Charlie Kirk's life and legacy by introducing legislation in the upcoming session to rename State Route 202 as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Loop 202. This effort ensures that his faith, influence on America's youth, and his devotion to God, family, and country will never be forgotten.