Local Government News
Republicans Cut Local Government Red Tape to Speed Up Homebuilding and Lower Prices for Hardworking Arizonans
Senate Republicans in Arizona have successfully pushed through a bill aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and the consequent high prices that are hindering many Arizonans from achieving homeownership. The legislation, known as SB 1162, was sponsored by Senator Janae Shamp and is set to streamline the homebuilding process by cutting unnecessary government red tape.Senator Shamp highlighted the importance of the bill, stating, "Every hardworking citizen within the state of Arizona should be able to afford a home in a safe community." She emphasized the need to...
Katie Hobbs, Arizona Democrat Lawmakers Support Girls Being Forced to Shower with Boys in Public Schools
Arizona Democrats, led by Governor Katie Hobbs, faced backlash after vetoing a bill that aimed to protect girls from being forced to shower with boys in public schools. The bill, SB 1182, sponsored by Senator John Kavanagh, sought to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals uncomfortable using multioccupancy shower rooms designated for their biological sex.According to Senator Kavanagh, "Girls should not be forced to shower with boys in our taxpayer-funded public schools." He expressed disappointment in the Democrat lawmakers' unanimous vote against the bill,...