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Some lesser-known budget items you’ll love
As House and Senate minority leaders, Andrés Cano and I convened our caucuses to develop our shared priorities for the budget, with perspectives from across the state. Housing and schools have topped our list consistently this year.
Hobbs picked abortion support over vulnerable women
In January, Gov. Katie Hobbs threatened to line-item veto programs to support homeless pregnant women – and she got her wish last month, signing a $17.8 billion budget that had no room for programs that have served the most vulnerable Arizonans for years.
Keeping Arizona roads safe: The importance of vetoing SB1234
We applaud Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing SB 1234. It is a testament to our shared commitment to making Arizona's roads as safe as they can possibly be. It is also a recognition of the benefits that traffic cameras bring to our state – from creating safer driving conditions to improving the efficiency of our police force.
Time for Senate to act to put more tools in Arizona’s water toolbox
We must move with urgency to save our state from a manageable shortage that has metastasized into a deadly cancer due to spools of red tape and a federal government that sometimes seems like it wouldn’t care much if Arizona blew away on the wind.
No ‘free speech’ moral high ground for groups’ opposition to Prop 211
I am an avid supporter of Proposition 211, the “Anti-Dark Money” disclosure Initiative approved by almost three-quarters of voters in last year’s election. I believe that Prop. 211—now titled the Right to Know Act -- will promote more honest and open political communication (speech) in the public arena.
Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments
Thanks to President Joe Biden’s investments in American semiconductor manufacturing, we anticipate that we’ll be able to create up to 800 new jobs in our community over the next decade.
Senator Kelly shows leadership by fighting for seniors’ healthcare
Today, I am writing to express my thanks to U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly for his leadership and commitment to fighting for seniors’ healthcare.
Children – the next ones in the meat grinder
Much of what the states are doing violates federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act that sets the floor on wages, hours and child labor.
Vaping epidemic is impacting kids, environment
Anyone who has tried to throw away a battery in recent years understands that some things are dangerous, and you can’t simply put them in the trash and hope they go away. The same thing is true of flavored disposable vapes.
Prohibitionist tobacco policies would exacerbate border crisis
While the Biden administration sends troops to the southern border to handle an expected influx of migrants resulting from the expiration of the Title 42 public, the White House’s tobacco-related policies could worsen the crisis at our borders.
Public and private support for applied research drives innovation in Arizona
Arizona has the potential to become a leader in innovation and a significant contributor to the global economy. To achieve this goal, we must prioritize the correct processes.
Valleywise Health makes strides, recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
As we recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m honored to share with you the significant strides Valleywise Health is making to increase access to behavioral health services to our community.
