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Gress Pens Three Fraud Prevention Bills

February 15, 2025 8:49 amFebruary 18, 2025 1:37 pm

Arizona State Representative Matt Gress (R-4) introduced three House bills fulfilling promises he made in the aftermath of the Santa Cruz County embezzlement scandal. House Bills HB2368, HB2369, and HB2433 aim to strengthen financial oversight and prevent future occurrences of such...

Nguyen Pens Bill to End Legislative Immunity

February 8, 2025 1:47 pmFebruary 18, 2025 1:38 pm

In a significant move “towards enhancing accountability” among Arizona lawmakers, State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-1) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2053 (HCR 2053), amending Arizona’s Constitution by eliminating legislative immunity for traffic violations. Nguyen told the Arizona Globe, “There is no...

Kolodin Adds Teeth to Geo-Engineering Bill HB2056

February 4, 2025 8:24 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

As of January 28, 2025, Arizona House Bill 2056, introduced by Representative Lisa Fink (R-27), has advanced through the House Regulatory Oversight Committee with significant amendments from Rep. Alex Kolodin(R-3). The bill, which prohibits geoengineering practices in the state, is...

Marshall, Powell Pen Bill to Restore Prisoners’ Hope

January 31, 2025 9:49 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

Representatives David Marshall Sr. (R-7) and Khyl Powell (R-14) met with fellow lawmakers, corrections officials, and justice reform advocates on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for an emotional policy briefing focused on giving life-sentenced prisoners a glimmer of hope. Marshall, a...

Petersen Addresses New Luna-Nájera Misconduct

January 30, 2025 9:05 amFebruary 12, 2025 3:55 pm

Freshman Democrat Rep. Luna-Nájera (D-22) caused the Tolleson District to pay nearly half a million dollars in a settlement after findings of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Arizona Globe previously reported that the Democrat faced sexual harassment allegations stemming from her...

Biasiucci Leads MAHA Supporters to Ensure Passage of HB2164

January 24, 2025 2:12 pmJanuary 30, 2025 9:25 am

Arizona State Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-30) met this week with a cadre of legislators and local leaders as a part of his legislative push to ban harmful additives and dyes in school lunches. The legislation, dubbed House Bill HB 2164,...

Kolodin Seeks Limits on ‘Environmental Manipulation’ Bill

January 24, 2025 10:00 amJanuary 29, 2025 4:13 pm

Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin(R-3) is proposing amendments to HB 2056, a bill introduced by freshman Representative Lisa Fink (R-27) that aims to prohibit “geoengineering” practices in the state. The bill defines geoengineering as “the intentional manipulation of the environment,...