State Senator Warren Petersen (az)
Recent News About State Senator Warren Petersen (az)
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Senate Republicans criticize governor over funding allocation after campaign donations
Senate Republicans condemn Katie Hobbs for rewarding dysfunctional group home
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Court rules against Katie Hobbs in director nominations dispute
Senator Jake Hoffman Responds to Court Ruling on Katie Hobbs' Unlawful Scheme to Circumvent Senate Confirmation Process on Director Nominations
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Court rules Gov. Katie Hobbs violated law in bypassing director confirmations
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled today that Governor Katie Hobbs violated state law by circumventing the Senate confirmation process for director nominations. The decision follows months of controversy and legal challenges, impacting Arizona's state agencies and creating confusion among its citizens.
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Arizona Legislature passes Secure the Border Act for November ballot
The Arizona Legislature, led by Republicans, has passed the Secure the Border Act, also known as HCR 2060. This legislation aims to empower local, county, and state law enforcement to arrest individuals who are non-U.S. citizens entering Arizona from Mexico outside of lawful ports of entry. The act will be put to a vote in November.
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Arizona Senate passes Secure the Border Act; heads to House
Senate Republicans Pass Secure the Border Act, Heads to House for Final Vote
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Arizona officials sue over electric vehicle mandates
Senate President Petersen sues Biden administration's EPA, California over costly, economically damaging electric vehicle mandates
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Senate President Petersen challenges Biden's EPA and California over electric vehicle mandates
Senate President Warren Petersen has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California, accusing them of overstepping their authority with "radical and costly" electric vehicle mandates. Petersen asserts that these mandates will have a significant financial impact on Arizonans and pose a threat to the state's power supply.
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Republicans push 'Secure the Border Act' ballot measure amid border crisis
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Amid an ongoing border crisis in Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs and state Democrat lawmakers are facing criticism for their handling of the situation. In response, Arizona State Senate and House Republicans are preparing to advance a ballot measure this month, which voters will consider in November.
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Republicans Push 'Secure the Border Act' to November Ballot Due to Negligence of Arizona Democrat Lawmakers
Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen criticized Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona State Democrat lawmakers for their negligence in addressing the border crisis. Petersen stated, "Arizona Democrats in power have shown us time after time, with every 'no' vote and veto of our border security legislation, that they are not concerned for the safety and well-being of our citizens, nor have any care for the wasted taxpayer dollars being used to mitigate the fallout from Biden's border invasion."Petersen highlighted the overwhelming challenges faced by law enforcement...
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Senate president emphasizes due process amid calls for disciplinary action
Senate President Warren Petersen Will Not Issue Punishment Without Due Process
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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...
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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,...
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Arizona Republicans pass bill aiming to expedite homebuilding
Senate Republicans in Arizona are marking the signing of a bill, sponsored by Senator Janae Shamp, aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and rising home prices. The bill, SB 1162, is designed to streamline the approval process for zoning applications needed for home construction by imposing timelines on local governments.
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Governor Hobbs vetoes bill aimed at strengthening homeowner property rights
Governor Hobbs vetoes bill aimed at strengthening homeowner property rights
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Arizona governor vetoes bill on school shower accommodations
Arizona Democrats Support Transgender Students' Rights in Public School Showers
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Governor Hobbs vetoes bill on party disclosure for school board candidates
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Katie Hobbs Abandons God by Killing Legislation Allowing Public Schools to Include Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Senator Anthony Kern expressed his disappointment towards Arizona's Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs, for vetoing legislation that would have allowed public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Kern stated, "I'm appalled the state's top elected official is abandoning God and the very foundation our country was built upon by not allowing teachers to expose their students to the morals and ethics outlined in the Ten Commandments."The bill, SB 1151, sponsored by Senator Kern, aimed to give schools the option to include copies or excerpts of the Ten...
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Arizona passes SB 1372 prohibiting court-ordered family reunification treatment
Senate Republicans Protect Arizona Children from the Horrors of Reunification Camps with SB 1372 Signed into Law
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Senate Republicans Protect Arizona Children from the Horrors of Reunification Camps with SB 1372 Signed into Law
Senate Republicans in Arizona have taken a significant step to protect children from the traumas associated with reunification camps by passing SB 1372 into law. The bill, sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick and co-sponsored by Senator David Farnsworth, aims to safeguard children from being forcibly taken to these camps without both parents' consent.Senator Shawnna Bolick, the bill's sponsor, expressed her motivation for taking action, stating, "A number of families reached out to me with their horror stories surrounding reunification camps, and I was compelled to take...
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Katie Hobbs Kills Commonsense Bill Protecting Women and Girls from Biological Males Posing as Females and Invading Their Private Spaces
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In a controversial move, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and the Democratic lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have faced criticism for their decision to kill the Arizona Women's Bill of Rights. The bill aimed to protect women and girls from biological males posing as females and invading their private spaces.Senate President Warren Petersen expressed his disappointment, stating, "Instead of helping these confused boys and men, Democrats are only fueling the dysfunction by pretending biological sex doesn't matter." Petersen highlighted the...