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Shamp, Gowan Speaks Out on AZ Court Win on Border Ballot Measure

July 18, 2024 5:20 amJuly 27, 2024 1:43 pm

Two of Arizona’s outspoken Senators, Janae Smamp (R-LD29) and David Gowan (R-LD19) released forceful statements reiterating the need for House Concurrent Resolution 2060, known more commonly as the “Secure the Border Act,” after it survived a court challenge by a...

Over $1M in Fentanyl Pills Confiscated by Local Arizona Police

July 16, 2024 5:00 amJuly 25, 2024 11:10 am

(The Center Square) – Major fentanyl seizures are not exclusive to just border authorities, as $1.2 million worth of the deadly drug was confiscated by the Mesa Police Department on Independence Day. The seizure of roughly 750,000 blue fentanyl pills...

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...

AZ Republicans Rally Against Hobbs’ Border Failure

May 8, 2024 2:44 pmJune 4, 2024 12:34 pm

Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma expressed ongoing support for Senate changes to his original bill, House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 2060. The bill dubbed the “Secure the Border Act,” focuses on strengthening the e-verify processes by ferreting out system cheats that...

Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Hobbs Addresses Funding Shortfalls for Street Releases of Illegal Immigrants

March 29, 2024 1:41 pmMarch 29, 2024 1:50 pm

(The Center Square) – Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs addressed possible concerns about lower than requested funding in the spending deal signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday. Hobbs, as well as Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, welcomed the...