Monthly Archives: August 2012

Judge Bans Bath Salt Sales in Yavapai County—–Statement by Senate President Steve Pierce

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

On Thursday Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Patricia Trebesch issued a temporary restraining order banning the sale of dangerous synthetic drugs such as “bath salts” in YavapaiCounty. I applaud this ruling. Bath salts are a public safety crisis and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Senator Allen to testify at EPA hearing in Holbrook

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Alarmed by the potential impact of new environmental regulations on the local economy, State Senator Sylvia Allen (R-Snowflake) will testify before a public hearing conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a federal plan that has the potential to … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Federal Government, Jobs

Superintendents recognize Pierce

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

The Arizona Association of County School Superintendents has named Senate President Steve Pierce, R-Prescott, as the 2012 Legislator of the Year. Pierce was honored at a ceremony July 25 in Flagstaff as part of the association’s annual legislative retreat. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Education

What will Healthcare Act Mean for Arizona?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Senator John McComish, Chairman of the Arizona Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, is investigating the impact that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have on Arizona.  The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the individual insurance mandate contained in … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government, Healthcare

State lawmakers speak out against new EPA regulations

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Senate President Steve Pierce joined a coalition of policymakers, business and community leaders protesting new regulations being considered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that have the potential to cost Arizona residents hundreds of millions of dollars in higher electricity … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Federal Government, Jobs