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Thanks to the State Legislature, Arizona Voters Can Help Secure the Border
When faced with a significant crisis, it is crucial for elected leaders to act decisively. This is exactly what the Arizona state legislature did by passing HCR2060, known as the “Secure the Border Act.” Illegal immigration and its negative consequences have escalated to a point where state legislatures must intervene due to the failure of state and federal government leaders, specifically Governor Katie Hobbs and President Joe Biden.
Michele Bachmann, Kris Kobach, Ben Toma, Jim Roguski
On today’s program: Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University and FRC board chair, discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson’s trip to Columbia University in light of the increased anti-Semitism on U.S. college campuses, and reacts to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to an Irish television network about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Statement from Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma on the Chaos during the Proceedings on Wednesday
House Speaker Ben Toma addressed the disorderly and chaotic disruption of House proceedings by Democrats today. “One thing is clear: Democrats are so eager to enshrine in our state constitution a right to kill unborn children up until birth with virtually no restrictions. Under the Democrats’ view, partial birth abortions would be allowed, and minors could get abortions on demand without parental consent or a court order. That’s not healthcare or reproductive care.
Paul Isaacson v. Kristin Mayes – CourtListener.com
Paul Isaacson v. Kristin Mayes, 23-15234 (9th Cir. 2023) Please Sign In or Register Sign In Register October 30th, 2023 Precedential None known 23-15234 FOR PUBLICATION UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT PAUL A. ISAACSON, M.D., on No. 23-15234 behalf of himself and his patients; ERIC M.
Arizona’s K-12 Budget Is Right on Track – Rep. Ben Toma | Prescott eNews
House Republicans are pleased to report the bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Hobbs fully funded ESA growth for FY24 and is reportedly on target through the first quarter of the budget year. Each year, the state estimates the total K-12 student counts and budgets the money needed for all the school funding formulas. The Department of Education reported on October 4 that the budget is currently on pace to have a year-end surplus of roughly $77 million.
Arizona House Republican Majority Passes Solutions to Pressing Issues – Rep. Ben Toma | Prescott eNews
Ahead of a week-long recess, the Arizona House Republican Majority Caucus is proud to report the passage of strong solutions on dozens of key issues. Health — Access to health care remains a concern. Representative Selina Bliss’ HB 2043 passed the Senate this week. It expands access, critical for underserved areas, by allowing qualifying Physician Assistants to practice without a supervision agreement. Two other House bills expanding access were signed into law this week.
Ignore the Chicken Little cries. Arizona parents want universal school vouchers
Opinion: Critics who claim universal school vouchers are a 'cost' would never say that about public school spending. Isn't education funding an investment? Ben Toma opinion contributor In Arizona’s first year with a universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program (ESA), I’m pleased to report we’ve added more than 35,000 new students for a total of 50,000 in the program. Its popularity and last year’s failed recall effort have opponents grasping at straws.
Arizona Legislature, not ballot initiatives, should fund schools
Opinion: Arizona lawmakers have have offered more - and more equitable - funding to schools than a failed ballot initiative to tax the rich. Ben Toma opinion contributor As the dust settles on the battle over taxes and education, the landscape shows bright days ahead for Arizona. We now boast a flat 2.5% income tax that is both simple and helps the poor with a generous standard deduction and tax credits for families.
Arizona has one last chance this year at meaningful prison reform
Ben Toma, opinion contributor Published 7:06 a.m. MT May 2, 2019 | Updated 7:09 a.m. MT May 2, 2019 Opinion: A poll shows strong support in Arizona to reduce the number of people in prison. SB 1334 is a step in that direction. Inmates in their cells at Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence. (Photo: Nick Oza/The Republic) I was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives on a promise to grow our state economy and create opportunities for our families and children.
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