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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.

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.

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.