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Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1475, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen eligibility standards for interscholastic activities and protect student environments. SB1475 establishes clear rules that make students ineligible to participate in school athletics or activities if they have committed certain criminal offenses, helping schools maintain safe and structured programs. The bill addresses concerns about student safety, […]

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1572, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen civics education and ensure students graduate with a clear understanding of American government and constitutional principles. SB1572 establishes school “Celebrate Freedom Week,” during which students receive focused instruction on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, along with the historical context

Sen. Mark Finchem strongly supported HB2248 passed by the Senate banning discrimination against those refusing medical interventions like vaccines. The legislation upholds personal liberty and Arizona sovereignty against government overreach. Excerpted from the original article, published by KJZZ Calling it a matter of individual rights, state lawmakers are moving to protect those who refuse to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, May 4, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA—After passing the Legislature this afternoon, Arizona Senate Republicans are sending Governor Hobbs a responsible, balanced FY 2027 budget that spends $800 million less than her proposal while delivering one of the largest tax cuts in state history: $1.45 billion in permanent, broad-based relief over four years. By

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, April 27, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Arizona Senate and House Republicans are introducing state budget bills today that deliver one of the largest tax cuts in Arizona history while fully funding the core services Arizonans expect. The proposal provides immediate cost-of-living relief for families, seniors, workers, and small businesses facing high costs, all within

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1148, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to restore attorney licensing authority to the Arizona Supreme Court. SB1148 shifts responsibility for licensing and oversight of attorneys away from the State Bar and places it directly under the Arizona Supreme Court, reinforcing the constitutional role of the judiciary in regulating the legal profession. The

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1649, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund and modernize how the state manages seized cryptocurrencies. SB1649 allows Arizona to retain digital assets such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instead of immediately auctioning them, giving the state the ability to benefit from long-term value growth. Under current practice,

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1649, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund and modernize how the state handles seized cryptocurrencies. Under current practice, digital assets seized through criminal investigations are typically liquidated at auction. SB1649 shifts that approach by allowing the state to retain certain digital assets—such as XRP and other cryptocurrencies—instead

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1520, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen coordination between state agencies and federal immigration authorities. SB1520 requires state agencies to share relevant immigration status information with federal partners, ensuring that enforcement efforts are supported by accurate and timely data across jurisdictions. The legislation eliminates communication gaps that can hinder enforcement and

Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem joined the Jeff Oravits Show to discuss the current legislative session and what voters can expect heading into November. He outlined key issues at the Capitol, including potential ballot initiatives, efforts to suspend the gas tax, proposals to expand the legislature, and legislation addressing A.I.-driven deepfakes. Finchem also touched on