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homeless, budget, Hobbs
Jun 2, 2023

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. 

Jun 1, 2023

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.

Rio Verde, Hobbs, Ortega
Jun 1, 2023

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.

dark money, Proposition 211, Right to Know Act, Americans for Prosperity
May 30, 2023

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.

semiconductor manufacturing, Biden, Verde Clean
May 30, 2023

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.

Medicare, healthcare, seniors, Kelly
May 26, 2023

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.

child labor laws, Arkansas, Progressive Era, Child Labor Amendment, agriculture
May 26, 2023

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.

vapes, disposable vapes, e-cigarettes, FDA
May 26, 2023

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.

tobacco, border, Mexico, cartels, Biden administration
May 24, 2023

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. 

ASU, ASU Barrett Honors College, GoX Labs, Empire Southwest, applied research, global marketplace, innovation
May 23, 2023

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.

mental health care, Valleywise Health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Behavioral Health Specialty Clinic
May 23, 2023

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.

groundwater, rural Arizona, Legislature, governor, livelihoods, Prescott, Water for Arizona Coalition
May 19, 2023

Secure rural Arizonans’ water future now 

To the members of the Arizona Legislature and the governor – we ask for your leadership on water for the State of Arizona, for all our communities.

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