Monthly Archives: June 2012

Statement from Sen. Sylvia Allen on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that ObamaCare is constitutional.  I wonder what Constitution the justices were using?  No other issue has gotten more grassroots, citizen political involvement than ObamaCare.  It gave birth to the Tea Party.  Since the … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government, Healthcare, Supreme Court

Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court comes as both a tremendous disappointment and dangerous precedent for years to come. Forcing Americans to buy a private product or service of the government’s choosing, under threat of financial penalty, opens the … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government, Healthcare, Supreme Court

Statement from Sen. Nancy Barto on today’s Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“Stopping Obamacare is now up to the American people.  The Court’s decision to uphold the mandate forcing Americans to purchase government-approved insurance based on its being a tax is disappointing to say the least, as it was sold to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government, Healthcare, Supreme Court

State Senator Sylvia Allen issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on SB1070

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

As a proud supporter of SB1070, I was glad to see the Court uphold the most important aspect of the law—allowing local law enforcement to question someone’s immigration status during a lawful stop. I was saddened to see the Court … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Supreme Court

State Senator Jerry Lewis responds to Supreme Court ruling on SB1070

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

“This mixed ruling by the Supreme Court demonstrates that now more than ever we need a permanent and complete immigration plan. Arizonans know that immigration was not the cause of all our problems and SB1070 was never intended to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Supreme Court

Statement by Sen. Rick Murphy on U.S. Supreme Court SB 1070 Ruling

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

“I’m pleased, and not surprised, that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the core component of SB1070.  The ruling honors state sovereignty and, by extension, the right of citizens to pass laws to protect themselves.  Claims that SB1070 will cause racial … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Supreme Court

Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Key Part of SB 1070 “This morning the United States Supreme Court announced that justices have ruled unanimously in favor of the central part of Arizona’s SB 1070. This ruling upheld what Arizonans have known all … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Supreme Court

Griffin testifies before congressional subcommittee

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

State Senator Gail Griffin (R-Hereford) testified last week before members of a Congressional subcommittee that federal agencies are threatening access to critical supplies of water and undermining economic development in southeast Arizona. “The proper management of our lands would produce … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Federal Government, Jobs

Judge blocks Phoenix police from paying officers for union work

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Sen. Murphy: Ruling shows SB 1486 was right idea A Maricopa Superior Court judge Tuesday ruled the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association can’t spend taxpayer money to pay officers for union work, instead of law enforcement … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety