Video & Transcript Research : 'Arizona'
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- Arizona State Senate and House for 16 years.
- Donor Network of Arizona and the many generous Arizona donor-heroes have saved 116,000 lives in the last
- She and her family live in Chandler, Arizona.
- And finally, the Donor Network of Arizona people.
- We had the SRP and NGS plant in Northern Arizona and Page, Arizona, for many years, for more than 50
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/16/2026 - Finance Advisory Committee
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- So let's talk about the Arizona economy.
- I'm sure it's true for other parts of Arizona.
- To Arizona for the foreseeable future.
- To specific policies in Arizona.
- We do for Arizona, Phoenix, and Tucson.
Summary:
The Finance Advisory Committee received an update on the state revenue forecast and broader economic conditions. Staff said the April forecast was more cautious than January’s, citing greater uncertainty from the Iran conflict and other macroeconomic risks. Available general fund resources for the four-year period were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in April, with no change to expenditure estimates. George Hammond of the University of Arizona then presented on the national, state, and local economy, emphasizing risks from geopolitical conflict, tariffs, federal policy uncertainty, labor supply constraints, and elevated housing costs. He said Arizona job growth had been weak and driven mainly by health care, while inflation in Phoenix remained moderate but shelter and consumer commodity prices were still elevated. He also noted that population growth is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows.
Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenue outlook still had some support from tourism and a strong spring season, but rising fuel costs and the duration of the Middle East conflict could pressure discretionary spending and revenues. Jim Rounds argued the economy was likely headed for a soft landing, though he warned that federal borrowing, inflation, workforce shortages, and energy reliability remain concerns; he also criticized leaving the Rainy Day Fund unused. Danny Court said the housing market remains under pressure on the ownership side, while rental supply and industrial demand have been relatively strong, and he noted sticky inflation and immigration declines as additional risks. Doug Walls explained that large employment benchmark revisions were affecting Arizona’s job numbers, and said the latest report showed slower but more balanced growth, though labor force declines and a higher unemployment rate were concerning. Lorenzo Romero added that business activity appears resilient in the low-hire, low-fire environment, but warned about debt burdens, uneven wage growth, and ongoing uncertainty. No votes or formal actions were taken.
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- And from the Arizona Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona, we have Tom Davis, Stephanie Dubien,
- Whereas the Arizona Constitution establishes the Attorney General as the chief legal officer of Arizona
- Whereas the Arizona Constitution establishes the Attorney General as the chief legal officer of Arizona
- In Arizona, Prop. 314, the Arizona Border Act, it passed with overwhelming support at the ballot.
- I love Arizona.
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- Liv was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona, but has found a home at Northern Arizona University, where
- That is corporations first, Arizona last. Data centers first, Arizona last.
- Please explain to the people of Arizona how these tax breaks help the Arizona family down at the lowest
- It's important to Arizona.
- in the state of Arizona.
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- We should apply that same tax savings to Arizona.
- Now, long ago in Arizona, we eliminated that Arizona income tax on Social Security.
- Well, in Arizona, we already have eliminated that Arizona state income tax on Social Security.
- For Arizona families and kids. Yes, absolutely.
- In Arizona, we've added something to the bill.
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- . ...thoughtful, evidence-based mental health policy for Arizona.
- These are the future of psychiatry in Arizona. Welcome to the Senate.
- Shope, Arizona State Senator. Fantastic.
- House Bill 2264, an act amending section 27-106 and 27-11, Arizona Revised Statutes, of the Arizona Geological
- and 25205, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to mayoral agreements.
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- I came to Arizona in 1992, enrolled in the University of Arizona College of Law, Bear Down.
- Arizona volunteer infantry, just two years after Arizona was established as a territory and 47 years
- The Arizona state flag was designed by Arizona National Guard...
- The Arizona state flag was designed by Arizona National Guard Colonel Charles Wilfred Harris in 1910
- But where does Arizona stand?
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/11/2026 - Senate Director Nominations
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- I came to Arizona in 1992, enrolled in the University of Arizona College of Law, Bear Down.
- Arizona volunteer infantry, just two years after Arizona was established as a territory and 47 years
- The Arizona state flag was designed by Arizona National Guard...
- And there are rules in Arizona.
- And there are rules in Arizona.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement.
Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders.
A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.
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- In Nogales, Arizona, since 1998.
- What the people of Arizona wanted.
- , to the voters of Arizona, to the people of Arizona, using this consumer fraud authority.
- Arizona is a small business state.
- Women own 46% of all Arizona small businesses. Veterans own 39,000 small businesses in Arizona.
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- This role places Arizona at the forefront of national policy.
- They are in Arizona because Arizona is one of the best places to work for affordable housing.
- But I agree we have an incredible expert here in Arizona.
- And therefore, we weren't as competitive in Arizona.
- As someone who lives in Arizona and employs 125 people in this state, I can tell you that the Arizona
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/20/2026 - Senate Director Nominations
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- They are in Arizona because Arizona is one of the best places to work for affordable housing.
- But I agree we have an incredible expert here in Arizona.
- And therefore, we weren't as competitive in Arizona.
- As someone who lives in Arizona and employs 125 people in this state, I can tell you that the Arizona
- Arizona.
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The Senate Committee on Director Nominations met to consider Ruby Dylan Williams for Director of the Arizona Department of Housing. Williams described her long career at the department, her work on operational improvements, housing development, manufactured housing, and efforts to expand supply, preserve existing housing, and improve transparency through data and technology. She also said she would work with the legislature, local governments, tribal nations, nonprofits, and private partners, and emphasized the department’s role in addressing housing affordability and homelessness across the housing continuum.
Members questioned her about the department’s response to Auditor General findings, including fraud prevention, payment verification, site inspections, and oversight of grantees. Williams said the department had rewritten policies, retrained staff, added stronger controls, and implemented verbal verification steps for wire transfers after a fraud incident. Senators also pressed her on budget priorities, possible cuts, and her view of homelessness policy, with some members characterizing her approach as closer to shelter or transitional housing before permanent placement. Williams said interventions should be individualized and that the department works with local jurisdictions and service providers to match people with appropriate support.
Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Developers, housing industry representatives, and nonprofit partners praised Williams’ private-sector housing finance experience, her knowledge of LIHTC and the QAP process, and her leadership in making the agency more efficient and business-friendly. After debate, the committee voted 3-2 to recommend her confirmation to the full Senate. Two members voted no, citing concerns about her answers on fraud oversight, cost controls, and homelessness policy, while the majority supported advancing her nomination.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/16/2026 - Finance Advisory Committee
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- So let's talk about the Arizona economy.
- So let's talk about the Arizona economy.
- I'm sure it's true for other parts of Arizona.
- the To specific policies in Arizona.
- We do for Arizona, Phoenix, and Tucson.
Summary:
At the April meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee, staff presented an updated state revenue forecast that was more cautious than January’s because of heightened economic uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and broader national risks. The general fund’s available resources were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in the April forecast, with the lower estimate driven by reduced revenue projections while spending assumptions were unchanged. Staff said the outlook depends heavily on how long the Middle East conflict lasts and noted that a prolonged disruption could weaken the forecast further, while a quick resolution could improve conditions.
George Hammond of the University of Arizona gave a broad economic overview, highlighting geopolitical risk, elevated oil and gasoline prices, sticky inflation, weak Arizona job growth, and uncertainty around federal policy, tariffs, immigration, and AI-related investment. He said Arizona’s recent job growth has been very weak and concentrated mainly in health services, while most other sectors lost jobs, and he attributed much of the slowdown to low hiring rather than layoffs. He also discussed population growth, noting that Arizona remains above the national average but is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows, and he warned that housing affordability remains strained even as Phoenix inflation has moderated.
Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook but pointed to some offsets. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenues could benefit from tourism tied to spring training and the Final Four, though higher fuel costs could dampen discretionary spending. Other panelists noted that the federal policy environment, tariffs, and immigration changes are likely to restrain growth, while productivity gains, especially from technology and AI, may help businesses maintain output. Several members also discussed housing, saying single-family permits have fallen while rental supply has improved affordability, and they raised concerns about labor-force growth, wage disparities, and the reliability of recent employment data revisions. No formal votes or actions were taken.
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- Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Proclamation.
- ...of the state of Arizona, do hereby proclaim March 18th, 2026, as Arizona Health Workforce Well-being
- He is a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing in Arizona.
- 41-51.26, relating to the Arizona State Parks Board.
- Again, this is an example of hardscrabble rural Arizona that brings the reality here to us in urban Arizona
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- State of Arizona legislative proclamation, celebrating the legacy and future of the USS Arizona.
- And whereas the battleship USS Arizona... ...battleship USS Arizona, BB-39, resting at Pearl Harbor,
- And whereas the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation was established to honor the legacy of USS Arizona BB-39
- And whereas the citizens of Arizona proudly support the future USS Arizona, SSN-803... ...proudly support
- SSN-803, and his crew to the state of Arizona and to the Arizona House of Representatives.
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- And most Arizona families—please.
- Most Arizona families choose public district schools, and most Arizona families feel frustrated that
- The people of Arizona care about children. The people of Arizona care about our veterans.
- The people of Arizona care about children. The people of Arizona care about our veterans.
- Members, we are in Arizona. Members, we are in Arizona, in America.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance.
In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration.
On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/13/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
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- We're next going to go to the sunset review of the Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Racing Commission
- Department of Gaming and the sunset reviews of the Arizona Racing Commission and Arizona Boxing and
- Arizona unique.
- They are licensees in the state of Arizona, and so they're expected to follow Arizona law and rules.
- They are licensees right in the state of Arizona and so they're expected to follow Arizona law and rules
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- Arizona State Senate Legislative Proclamation: Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona.
- off next to the road and near Globe, Arizona.
- Senator Bill 1107 enact amending Sections 384 and 41-1822 Arizona Vice statuiting to the Arizona Peace
- 27, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 41-334.03, relating to the Arizona Beef Council
- 41-334.03, relating to the Arizona Beef Council.
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- . ...left several children hospitalized and impacted hundreds of children in Arizona.
- Arizona is a national leader in solar potential.
- This information is not intended to help Arizona students become critical thinkers.
- And it will also not prepare our Arizona students for college or the workforce.
- Not to prepare our Arizona students for college or the workforce. Therefore, I vote no.