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PRESS RELEASE: Arizona Legislative Democrats walk out in protest during Border Czar’s speech

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“I will not sit quietly while the truth is whitewashed,” — Rep. Abeytia on walking out on Trump’s ICE Czar and standing up for her community of Maryvale, which was under attack during SB1070 and is under attack now. youtu.be/7zD69Ar3vtA

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“His agency deports people who are lawfully present in this country. It separates families. It’s targeting people who have built lives here, who contribute!” — Rep. Betty Villegas rallies with Democrats and supporters who walked out on Tom Homan. youtu.be/6ZqJCNc_kk4

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House & Senate Democrats walk off the floor in protest as ICE Czar Tom Homan begins to speak. Members held names of legal residents and students who have been disappeared by Homan and ICE.

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“I rise not just as a legislator, but as a mother.” Rep. Quantá Crews shares from personal experience how the state’s DDD services help parents raising children with special needs. We can work to refine and reform the program, but we must pass the emergency funding first. youtu.be/VCmgp4IRzdk

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Asst. Dem Leader Gutierrez calls out Republican foot dragging on helping family caregivers of disabled children. youtu.be/7Ajk28eLRGM

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Rep. Matt Gress and his fellow Republican lawmakers desperately wanted to change the subject away from their refusal to help desperate parental caregivers of disabled kids. Their stunt failed. Stop playing politics and gotcha and help us help these families. #AZleg www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...

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After Republican indignation about Democrats skipping their sham Ad Hoc Committee to Avoid Helping Desperate DDD Families, Dem Leader De Los Santos breaks it down for them: Over $3.6 billion and 70+ supplemental appropriations under GOP Gov. Ducey. youtu.be/0hIKDFT-nRY

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“When a house is on fire you don’t stand around debating how it started while people are burning inside.” — Brandi Coon, mom of a developmentally disabled child who would require institutionalization without the state’s paid parental caregiver program.Ad hoc hearings can wait. youtu.be/eOvsZFsWCuc

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Jamie Kelly, mom of a developmentally disabled child who requires daily ICU-level care at home, rips the House GOP’s ad hoc hearing to criticize the Governor. Families like hers cannot wait when funding for DDD services run out in May. “Let’s be clear, this is a distraction.” youtu.be/GJVJBKRTHvs

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Assistant Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez and parental caregivers for developmentally disabled kids call for action on emergency funding to save the DDD program. Democrats did not participate in a sham GOP ad hoc hearing to point fingers and delay help. youtu.be/kTjiEeVe1iM

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Shawn Cutting’s 6-year-old son with autism has started to thrive under AZ’s paid family caregivers program. In 29 days his progress will halt if GOP leaders don’t let us take action to keep this vital program funded. youtu.be/77LAmWJjVH4

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Trump is raising your taxes 25% tomorrow. Raising your cost of living by 25% or more. Sadly, this is NOT an April Fool's joke (unless he cuts some other "deal" to delay it a month at the last minute, like some cheap publicity stunt for TV ratings)a

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“I’m a little pissed off today.” — Rep. Aaron Marquez has had it with politicized anti-immigrant legislation that divides communities, eliminates due process, and harms our state’s economy. Republicans have ignored Arizona’s pressing needs to stoke fear and division. #SB1610 youtu.be/STRgtJQ7xfQ

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“When Quantá applies for a job, she doesn’t even get an interview. But when Marie applies, she does.” Rep. Quantá Marie Crews checkmates MAGA Republican Matt Gress’s arguments for punishing state colleges if they embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. #DEI www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwb5...

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Applause for Rep. Consuelo Hernandez on HB2492 passing Senate Appropriations unanimously! Another C. Hernandez bill waiting for Senate Floor. #azleg

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Congratulations to Rep. Aguilar on HB2677 making it through another step to the governor's desk. Next, we will see Floor debate in the Senate. 🔜

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“We should not be passing bills that mitigate lawsuits.” — Assistant Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez votes no on Republican bill to rescue their pork-barrel 2023 $15 million Prescott Rodeo project. Taxpayers filed suit and #SB1583 would retro-fit it as a more legally defensible appropriation.

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Cesar Chavez, labor leader, civil rights icon, Arizonan. His standards were high, his legacy is deep, and his vision is needed now more than ever. #azleg #cesarchavezday

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Today we celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility! Amongst all the hatred coming from the federal administration and AZ Republicans, transgender individuals deserve to be heard and commended for their strength.

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Eid Mubarak! Sending warm wishes for a prosperous and joyful Eid. #azleg #EidMubarak

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“This was an act of disrespect and contempt for Indigenous nations that all of us felt very personally…First they tried to delete the history of the Navajo Code Talkers, Ira Hayes, and Lori Piestewa from their website. Now this.” — Rep. Mae Peshlakai. lastrealindians.com/news/2025/3/...

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“What we’re asking with this bill is when someone goes missing, is endangered, we’re able to send out that alert and hopefully save their life.” — Rep. Brian Garcia, co-sponsor of missing indigenous alert system legislation. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/03/26/a...

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“People need to know this is not a budgeting issue. It is a life-or-death situation for these families.” — Assistant Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez on Republicans holding back funding for developmentally disabled kids. azluminaria.org/2025/03/27/d...

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A HUGE round of applause to Rep. Consuelo Hernandez on 3 bills passing out of Senate committees today. She has the most bills in motion in the Senate, and we are eager to get them on the Floor! #azleg

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Congratulations to Rep. Aguilar on his HB2677 passing out of Senate Education unanimously! #azleg

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Rep. Tsosie's HB2852 just passed Senate Public Safety ➡️ on to the Senate Floor #azleg

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“The younger generation is going to look back at us and ask what did you do to save our lives?” — Rep. Aguilar, who experienced a school shooting when he was at NAU, argues for the Márquez amendment on firearms training and against the bill to allow college campus carry for firearms. #SB1020

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PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Austin Congratulates New LD9 Seatmate, Senate Appointee Kiana Sears #azleg

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PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the Daniels-Sims AZ Legislative Black Caucus on the Appointment of Senator Kiana Sears #azleg

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MAGA Republicans are over-reaching to undo and turn back the clock on civil rights. Rep. Patty Contreras eloquently explains why workplace protections against implicit bias help ensure that all the best candidates do get job opportunities. SB1584 should be vetoed if passed.

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Rep. Mae Peshlakai takes on the Trump Administration for removing the flags of Arizona’s 22 Indigenous Tribal nations from the Phoenix VA hospital as part of its DEI purge. youtu.be/kO4YGAO9OlA

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Democratic Rep. Stephanie Simacek succinctly explains why it’s a bad deal for Arizona taxpayers to lease a mothballed state prison site in Marana to a private or federal contractor for $1 to house detained immigrants. #SB1294

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Today is the International Day to End Racial Discrimination and Arizona Democrats are dedicated to the goal. We are all human. #azleg #HumanRights

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PRESS RELEASE: Sundareshan, De Los Santos Respond to Republican Theatrics Over Routine Line-item Transfer #azleg Find plain text on our website: www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-r...

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It’s time for Republican members of Congress to “stand up for the people they represent and defend their role in the American system of government” before Trump takes that away too. youtu.be/eEnpPkEJAYM

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"Stop the politics and political games around a life-saving critical program for people with disabilities!” — House Dem Leader calls out former Gov. Ducey budget director Rep. Matt Gress over a Sept. request to move money within the DCS budget to cover some unanticipated costs. youtu.be/qtaDH6mpbwg

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#Arizona's Rep. #AndyBiggs asks FBI to investigate Democrats' biggest fundraising platform azcentral.com/story/news/p... What we really need is an investigation into #MAGA #Biggs- need to reign in corrupt AZ politicians.

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Happy #StPatricksDay2025, Arizona! Don't forget to wear green and a good Irish accent is always encouraged. #azleg

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Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to our Democratic Whip Rep. Quantá Crews! 🥳🎂 #azleg

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PRESS RELEASE: House Democratic Caucus Statement on Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva #azleg

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Arizona has lost a progressive and environmental champion. Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, and to the Tucson community that he loved so much. Our state is a far better place for his years of public service as a voice for those most in need.

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“So many have left the profession because of disrespect, because they can no longer afford healthcare,” said Assistant House Dem Leader Nancy Gutierrez. “We do not have a teacher shortage. We have a shortage of teachers who are not willing to put up with this anymore.” www.12news.com/article/news...

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"As a teacher, it’s very hard to teach students who are hungry," said Rachael Eggebeen, a Tucson middle school teacher. "They can’t focus. They are distracted. The state…could very easily find the money to do this. That’s how important this is. Make it a priority.” www.12news.com/article/news...

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Assistant House Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez, a public school teacher, rallied with teachers today calling for a clean version of Prop123 to raise educator pay, guardrails for the ESA voucher scam, and a vote on her bill to provide free lunches to all students who qualify. youtu.be/XNVA2o47rfs

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Rep. Alma Hernandez is on a roll today over in the Senate 📣 HB2488 passed Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee unanimously. Next up: Senate Floor.

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Rep. Alma Hernandez's HB2380 and 2944 passing the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this morning! These are now the 2nd and 3rd AZ House Dems bills moving in the Senate.

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PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Gutierrez: 'Illegal' Gutting of U.S. Dept. of Education Will Devastate Arizona Schools #azleg

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