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Pledge of Allegiance, schools, classrooms, House, Parker, Pawlik
Mar 31, 2023

Children cannot be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Neither the Pledge of Allegiance nor the saying “under God” had any connection with the founding of the nation. Trying to force students to say it is a violation of our founding principles.

tax cuts, Colorado, Arizona,
Mar 31, 2023

Colorado legislators warn AZ leaders about harmful tax cut proposal

As Arizona legislators consider SCR1035, which would impose tax and spending limitations similar to those in Colorado, it’s worth looking at the consequences and taking from the lived experience of hardworking Coloradans who have a rigid state budget dreamed up by politicians over 30 years ago.

disabilities, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Ability360
Mar 31, 2023

Inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities 

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. During this time, we recognize individuals with developmental disabilities and raise awareness around the challenges they face, while also promoting inclusivity, education and advocacy. 

crime victims, survivors, House bill
Mar 30, 2023

In Arizona, safer communities begin with healing crime victims

This year, Arizona can take critical action to fix this by funding our first Trauma Recovery Center through HB 2612 and improving access to our victim compensation fund.

soot pollution
Mar 29, 2023

To advance environmental justice, Arizonans need strong soot pollution standard

Thankfully, President Biden and his administration have the authority they need to protect our communities from dangerous soot pollution.

Cook, House, health care, bills, legislation, House
Mar 24, 2023

Rural healthcare at risk if we don’t hold health plans accountable  

Commercial health insurance routinely downgrades and denies payment to healthcare providers, which means providers are left taking care of patients and not getting paid, which is not a good business model. That is why my bill, HB2290 currently up for consideration in the Senate, is important for hospitals, physicians and patients.

Lamber, traffic deaths, accidents, Gress, House bill
Mar 24, 2023

Meaningful change to Arizona’s traffic laws could save lives

HB2419 gives us the chance to put some real teeth in the law and hold drivers accountable for moving violations resulting in serious injury or death to another person. 

small businesses, franchisors, franchisees, House bill
Mar 24, 2023

Put small business interests ahead of billionaires

Franchisees play a critical role in Arizona's economy, and it is important to protect their interests. That is why HB2404, which seeks to provide franchisees with greater protections against abuses by franchisors, is so important.

small businesses, Kaiser, Senate, Epstein,
Mar 23, 2023

HB2290 will increase health care costs

HB2290 will increase the cost of health care and add significant costs to Arizona taxpayers. We urge lawmakers to reject this proposal.

Hobbs, Ducey, wildfires
Mar 23, 2023

Hobbs should be able to acquire team leaders

We believe the Arizona Legislature needs to take a cue from the private sector and approve the governor’s appointments for agency directors, absent any egregious disqualifications.

Fontes, voters, ballots, Secretary of State, Arizona, ballots, Senate bill
Mar 21, 2023

Bipartisan SB1324 would help restore trust in election’s process

SB1324 would bring public verifiability to an election process that is currently sagging under the weight of voter distrust and discord. 

social emotional learning, Tom Horne, suicide prevention
Mar 20, 2023

Should Arizona children be exposed to SEL?

Please call or write to Tom Horne to explain why he risks harming Arizona’s children by refusing to allow social and emotional learning programs in schools.

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