Category Archives: Elected Officials

Dr. Kelli Ward: Opposition to Medicaid Expansion is Real

Posted on April 14, 2013 by News

Since January, many of us at the State Capitol have been trying to determine a common sense way to approach reliable health care for our neediest citizens. It is clear that a full expansion of our Medicaid program to 138% … Continue reading →

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Latest Poll Reveals Voter Opinion on Medicaid Expansion in Arizona

Posted on April 9, 2013 by News

Magellan Strategies released the following poll on voter opinion on expanding Medicaid in Arizona: This memorandum is an executive summary of an automated voice recorded survey of 812 Arizona registered voters. The survey was conducted on March 27th and 28th and has … Continue reading →

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Rep. Paul Gosar to Host Four Town Halls in January 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January, 04 2012 CONTACT: Apryl Marie Fogel MEDIA ADVISORY: Gosar Announces A 4th Town Hall for 2012 In Page, AZ January 11th FLAGSTAFF, AZ –U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-01) announced that he will be hosting four … Continue reading →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2011 CONTACT: Matthew Benson Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Credit Outlook for State of Arizona Latest Indication that the Arizona Comeback is in Progress PHOENIX – One of the nation’s largest credit ratings services, Standard and … Continue reading →

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Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery Concludes Fiesta Bowl Probe, Issues Recommendations

Posted on December 21, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2011 CONTACT: Jerry Cobb PHOENIX, AZ (December 21, 2011) – Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery announced the conclusion of an 8-month criminal investigation into whether public officials illegally accepted or failed to report gifts from … Continue reading →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2011 CONTACT: Richard Cullen WASHINGTON (DC) Congressman Ben Quayle (R-AZ) released the following statement Tuesday regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to reduce the number of National Guard Troops at the southern border from 1200 to … Continue reading →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2011 CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky Entitlement Programs Must be Reformed Before Reducing Dedicated Revenue Sources Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today voted against the motion to go to … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Highlights Increased Availability of Medicare Preventive Services

Posted on June 22, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Grijalva Highlights Increased Availability of Medicare Preventive Services – Affordable Care Act Cuts Health Screening, Checkup Costs Washington, D.C. ­– The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), last year’s landmark … Continue reading →

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Sen. Gray: Maricopa Community Colleges Preparing to Violate State Law

Posted on June 20, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Mike Philipsen (Phoenix, State Capitol) —–It took more than four years for Maricopa Community Colleges to come in compliance with state law on illegal immigrants’ tuition, and now it looks like it may … Continue reading →

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Congressman Flake: So Just How Broke Are We?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky Mesa, Arizona – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today illustrated the size and scope of the growing national debt. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Condemns McCain Statement on Illegals Causing Arizona Forest Fires

Posted on June 20, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Grijalva Condemns McCain Statement Accusing Undocumented Immigrants of Causing Arizona Forest Fires – Still No Evidence Offered Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. – Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva today condemned statements from Sen. John McCain accusing undocumented immigrants of causing the recent wildfires in Arizona, … Continue reading →

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Franks Blasts Administration for Seizing 1 Million Acres of Uranium-Rich Land

Posted on June 20, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Ben Carnes June 20, 2011- Following an announcement by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the Obama Administration intends to make 1 million acres of uranium-rich land in Arizona off-limits for future uranium mining, … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Cheers Salazar’s push to protect 1 million acres near Grand Canyon

Posted on June 20, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Grijalva Cheers Announcement That Interior Sec. Salazar Will Recommend Protecting One Million Acres Surrounding Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today cheered Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement … Continue reading →

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Sheriff Paul Babeu Receives “2011 National Sheriff of the Year Award”

Posted on June 19, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday June 19, 2011 CONTACT: Media Relations, Tim Gaffney Tonight, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu was recognized as the “2011 National Sheriff of the Year” by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). The award was presented during the Opening … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Announces Second Meeting With University of Arizona Veterans Group

Posted on April 28, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2011 Media Contact: Adam Sarvana Grijalva Announces Second Meeting With University of Arizona Veterans Group on Friday, April 29 – Will Include Award Presentation Tucson, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today announced he will … Continue reading →

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