Mark Finchem

The Arizona Legislature is advancing SB1036, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem that strengthens accountability requirements within the state’s unemployment system. SB1036 requires individuals receiving unemployment benefits to actively search for work as a condition of receiving assistance, reinforcing the principle that unemployment programs should support individuals who are seeking to return to the workforce. Supporters say […]

Arizona Senate Republicans are moving forward with legislation to strengthen school safety and emergency preparedness statewide, advancing a measure to allocate $3.2 million for enhanced communication and coordination during school emergencies. The bill, SB 1582, cleared a key committee hurdle and is now headed toward a full Senate vote, with Republicans emphasizing their commitment to student

Senator Mark Finchem is grateful to have earned the endorsement of the Prescott Pulse, a popular local publisher and “Prescott’s Favorite Substack.” In their article, Prescott Pulse expressed that “Senator Mark Finchem’s has earned [their] support. From fortifying election integrity and shielding children from harm to bolstering veteran support and securing our borders, makes him

In this powerful conversation, Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem examines what he describes as a deeply troubled family court system in Arizona – one he calls a “Department of Disservice to Children.” Drawing on testimony from parents, survivors, and experts, Finchem explains why he believes reform is urgently needed to protect families and ensure courts

Arizonans expect judges to be neutral arbiters of the law. They do not expect judges to be operating law practices on the side. That is the simple problem SB 1755 addresses, and Senator Mark Finchem is leading the effort to fix it. Under current judicial conduct rules, there are carve-outs and exemptions that allow certain

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are standing up for common sense and child safety, passing legislation today blocking gender transition procedures for minors, strengthening accountability for providers, and sending a public-school protections measure to voters. All Senate Republicans voted in support of the legislation, while every Senate Democrat voted in opposition. SB 1095, sponsored by Senator Mark

Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem is sponsoring legislation designed to protect minors from undergoing irreversible gender transition procedures while they are still children. Finchem’s bill is part of a legislative package advancing through the Arizona Senate that would place stronger restrictions on medical interventions that permanently alter a child’s body. During committee debate, Finchem raised concerns that

Senator Mark Finchem’s SB 1649 has cleared the Senate Rules Committee, advancing a forward-looking proposal to position Arizona at the forefront of digital asset stewardship. SB 1649 establishes the Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, administered by the State Treasurer.  The fund would consist of legislative appropriations and digital assets that are seized, confiscated, or surrendered to

As the federal office investigating and resolving discrimination cases involving students with disabilities dissolves, advocates are turning to the Legislature to bolster and peer deeper into the state complaint system.  The Office of Civil Rights, housed in the U.S. Department of Education, previously stood as advocates’ first recommended stop for students with disabilities denied a

On February 19, 2026, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), co-chaired by Senator Mark Finchem, held a meeting at the State Capitol focused on two major oversight topics: a special audit of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a statewide financial risk analysis of Arizona school districts.  Both matters go directly to the heart