State Senate Archives - Page 20 of 21

Sen. Hoffman Counters Hobbs’ ‘Racist’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mandate

November 1, 2023 3:26 pmJune 17, 2024 10:37 am

In a shot across Gov. Hobbs’ political bow, AZ Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) is taking action to offset what he’s calling blatant “racism” stemming from Hobbs’ recently announced “Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity& Accessibility Council.” Citing Arizona’s new anti-racism law, ARS...

Peterson, Shamp, and Bennett join Toma and Pingerelli in Condemning Biden War on Christianity

October 26, 2023 2:38 pmJune 17, 2024 10:37 am

In a show of legislative solidarity, Arizona Senate and House leaders sent a letter protesting the Biden administration’s ongoing war on Christian schools. Today’s letter, signed by Senators Petersen, Shamp, and Bennett and cosigned by representatives Toma and Pingerelli, outlines...

Frank Carroll’s War on Federal Regulatory Hell

October 23, 2023 6:42 amNovember 21, 2024 12:58 pm

Arizona Senator Frank Carroll cuts an imposing profile. Tall and silver-haired, it’s an advantage in his ongoing battles to protect Arizonans ‑from irrational border policies, unscientific environmental ideology, and now, from hidden taxes imposed by the EPA and other Federal...

Kerr and Carroll Tout Tax Rebate That Rewards Families, Skips Seniors

October 18, 2023 7:00 amOctober 18, 2023 7:06 am

In response to questions by the Arizona Globe, the AZ Senate Communications liaison Kim Quintero clarified the recently touted Senate Bill 1734, which outlines a rebate authorized for what it describes as “Arizona Families.” In a press release issued subsequent...

AZ Senator Wendy Rogers Affirms Small-Town Values

October 15, 2023 4:54 pmOctober 15, 2023 5:04 pm

Gila may not represent a large swath of Arizonans, but the mountain region sent a loud message on Saturday in support of Israel. The Gila County Republican Committee sponsored the downtown Payson “Pray for Israel Rally,” led by Rev. Douglas...

Kerr, Carroll, and Hoffman to Lead Committee on High Gas Prices

October 15, 2023 1:32 pmOctober 15, 2023 4:25 pm

The Arizona Senate announced on Friday, 10/13/23, the formation of a Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Air Quality and Energy with members of the Arizona House. The stated intent of the study is to determine the “driving force...

Toma and Petersen Release Joint Proclamation Supporting Israel

October 13, 2023 10:25 am

In a gesture of support for Israel, the Arizona Legislature filed a Joint Legislative Proclamation denouncing the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and calling on President Biden to defend Israeli and U.S. citizens. Signed by House Speaker Ben Toma (R-27)...