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Katie Hobbs Becomes First Governor in the Nation to Block Bill Removing Zoning Restrictions to Bring Housing Prices Down for Hardworking Citizens
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made headlines by becoming the first governor in the nation to block a bill aimed at removing zoning restrictions to bring housing prices down for hardworking citizens. The vetoed legislation, known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act, was intended to address the skyrocketing housing costs in Arizona.The veto comes at a time when the median home sale price in Arizona has surged by more than 50% since January 2020, reaching a staggering $430,000. The state is facing a severe shortage of approximately 270,000 housing units, contributing...
Arizona Senate Republicans Push for Life Sentences for Child Sex Traffickers
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans in Arizona are pushing forward a ballot referral that would allow voters to consider imposing life in prison for child sex traffickers in the state. Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from such heinous crimes."I am a mother, wife, and protector of our children. Today, my fellow Republican senators and I took a stand to stop child sex trafficking across Arizona," said Senator Bolick.Highlighting the widespread nature of human trafficking, Senator Bolick stated, "Human...