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barbara parker

Apr 27, 2024

Republicans file ethics complaints against 2 Democrats for outburst on the House Floor

Republicans filed ethics complaints alleging two Democrats incited a “riot” within the state House of Representatives following their attempt to introduce a repeal of the 1864 abortion ban on April 10. 

Apr 4, 2024

Proposal to strike the term ‘gender’ from state law goes to Hobbs

Saying they are protecting women, House Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to legislation to strictly classify individuals under Arizona law on the basis of their biological sex when they were born. 

Mar 28, 2024

House gives Commerce Authority continuation new life

Republicans in the state House of Representatives revived a measure on Monday that would continue an agency that’s in the crosshairs of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.

Mar 22, 2024

Child safety agency getting 4 more years, but…

The Department of Child Safety will likely be granted a four-year continuation, following significant concerns from lawmakers as to how it operates. However, its lifeline comes with a set of conditions.  

Feb 15, 2024

AG’s office investigates Yuma County broadband project

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating a $30 million broadband project in Yuma County that Republican lawmakers allege involved illegally gifted public funds.

Jan 4, 2024

Lawmakers consider tightening oversight of Department of Child Safety

In a debate over how long the Arizona Department of Child Safety should be allowed to continue, a state representative denounced the agency at a sunset review hearing Wednesday and two legislators voted against recommending the agency’s continuation. 

Harris, House, expelled
Apr 12, 2023

House expels Harris after report of disorderly behavior

The Arizona House of Representatives voted Wednesday 47-12 to expel Rep. Liz Harris, R-Chandler.

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.

May 23, 2011

Pierce named as Adams’ replacement

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has spoken: Justin Pierce, a labor attorney, will be replacing Kirk Adams in the state Arizona House of Representatives.

May 20, 2011

LD19 committeemen nominate 3 potential replacements for Adams, send picks to county board for final selection

After more than three hours of discussion, debate and voting, three potential replacements for former House Speaker Kirk Adams were chosen.

May 18, 2011

LD19 committeemen to nominate replacement for Kirk Adams

Precinct committeemen in Legislative District 19 will meet tonight to nominate three replacements for former House Speaker Kirk Adams, who resigned last month to run for Congress.

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