State Senate Archives - Page 24 of 26

Borrelli and Kern Call for Gutting ASU Funding

November 29, 2023 7:41 amNovember 21, 2024 12:53 pm

The Arizona Legislature’s second joint meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression at Arizona’s Public Universities convened Monday, November 27, 2023, but this time, without Democrats. Republican Majority Leader Senator Sonny Borrelli (R-LD30) and Anthony Kern (R-LD27)...

Pingerelli, Bennett Highlight Hobbs’ Failure to Support Education Stakeholders

November 6, 2023 10:37 am

Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R-28), Chair of the State Department of Education, led a group of Arizona lawmakers, including Senator Ken Bennett (R-LD1) and Representative Michael Carbone (R-25), opposing Gov. Katie Hobbs’ selection of lobbyists to head up her recently created...

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...