border security Archives

Kolodin, Hoffman Question Hobbs’ Sincerity on Border Promise

January 15, 2025 12:01 pmJanuary 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Republicans in both chambers of Arizona’s legislature reacted with skepticism to border security promises from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. During her State of the State address, she vowed to curb violence and drug trafficking at the border, stating that “protecting...

State Representative Ben Toma speaking with attendees at an event titled "Arizona Talks: Criminal Justice" hosted by Arizona Talks at the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Toma Sponsored ‘Secure the Border Act’ Set for Final Vote

June 4, 2024 12:29 pmJune 17, 2024 10:32 am

(The Center Square) – Arizona House lawmakers plan to vote on the “Secure the Border Act” ballot referral on Tuesday. House Concurrent Resolution 2060 would make it a state crime to cross into Arizona anywhere besides a legal point of...

Secretary of State Ken Bennett, former Congressman Frank Riggs and Treasurer Doug Ducey speaking at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry's 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Awards in Phoenix, Arizona.

AZ Senate Passes Sweeping Border Bill

May 24, 2024 8:32 amJune 17, 2024 10:32 am

(The Center Square) – The Arizona Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution 2060 on Wednesday, and it will now go to the House for a vote. The “Secure the Border Act” is primarily meant to make it a state crime to...

Petersen Responds to Arizona Business Border Bill Worries

May 13, 2024 1:04 pmMay 23, 2024 6:41 am

(The Center Square) – Some Arizona business groups have voiced views on the “Secure the Border Act” as Gov. Katie Hobbs and other Democrats have said it poses a risk to the state economy. House Concurrent Resolution 2060 is expected to...