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Good afternoon,
There’s been a lot of news regarding the pre-Roe abortion law and how it’s being handled at the state Legislature, and I'd like you to hear directly from me.
Here are the facts: On April 9th, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld that the pre-Roe law is the controlling law in Arizona. The pre-Roe law – first written in 1864 when Arizona was a territory and last updated in 1977 – bans all abortions in Arizona unless the life of the woman is at risk. I don’t support this law. Like many of you, it addition to being Pro-Life, I support exceptions, including for life of the woman, rape and incest. A repeal of this law would allow Arizona’s 15-week law to go back into effect. That was a pro-life victory in 2022, and it still is in 2024.
Why is this important? You might be aware that pro-abortion advocates are seeking to enshrine an extreme abortion law into the Arizona Constitution. It’s called the Arizona Abortion Access Act. This proposal would allow for abortions for any reason through 24 weeks AND THEN abortions could occur after 24 weeks if a medical professional (the initiative doesn’t specify the type of medical professional) deems it “necessary to protect the life or physical or mental health of the [woman].” I’m deeply concerned about this act, and you should be too.
Last week, our friend Sam Stone was on James T. Harris’s show where he released new polling on what options exist for the Legislature. LISTEN HERE. It’s a 10-minute segment.
KEY TAKEAWAY
If we don’t repeal the territorial law, we almost guarantee passage of the extreme Abortion Access Act.
Stone shared that 54% of Arizona voters SUPPORT the Abortion Access Act. Only 29% of voters said that they somewhat or strongly oppose the abortion measure. That leaves 17% undecided.
The Pro-Life Movement has a lot of work to do. We’ll need to get ALL undecided voters to come to our position to protect life and you’d have to have to cut down the 4% of the 54% support for the measure.
According to Stone, one of the biggest challenges to winning over these voters is the territorial abortion ban. Take, for instance, this polling question:
That means 55% of Arizona voters believe that some abortions should be legal according to some timeframe with another 11% who believe abortion should be allowed up until birth. When the majority of the electorate favors permitting abortion in some context, the pre-Roe law that bans nearly all abortion becomes a liability for efforts to persuade voters to oppose the extreme Abortion Access Act.
SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THE POLL HERE
That’s why President Trump, Kari Lake, and other leading conservative voices have come out in favor of repealing the territorial law in order to give us a fighting chance to defeat the radical pro-abortion ballot measure in November. I support that effort.
I understand that some of you are disappointed in my position to support a repeal of the near-total abortion ban. As you have the conversations with family, friends, neighbors, clergy, and fellow PC’s, I encourage you to consider what is more broadly at stake this November. We must engage in the heavy work of changing the hearts and minds of Republicans and Independent neighbors. This is about fostering a culture of life and giving real options to women and families…options that respect women and protect new life. That work will take time and keeping this extreme law on the books will not accomplish what the Pro-Life Movement ultimately seeks.
I also know that some of you would like to have public comment on this measure. I assure you that I have received A LOT of public comment (emails, texts, phone calls, etc.) on this measure. We’ve also seen Request To Speak. Please continue to contact me (on this email address or my official address at mgress@AZLEG.GOV).
There’s been a lot of news regarding the pre-Roe abortion law and how it’s being handled at the state Legislature, and I'd like you to hear directly from me.
Here are the facts: On April 9th, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld that the pre-Roe law is the controlling law in Arizona. The pre-Roe law – first written in 1864 when Arizona was a territory and last updated in 1977 – bans all abortions in Arizona unless the life of the woman is at risk. I don’t support this law. Like many of you, it addition to being Pro-Life, I support exceptions, including for life of the woman, rape and incest. A repeal of this law would allow Arizona’s 15-week law to go back into effect. That was a pro-life victory in 2022, and it still is in 2024.
Why is this important? You might be aware that pro-abortion advocates are seeking to enshrine an extreme abortion law into the Arizona Constitution. It’s called the Arizona Abortion Access Act. This proposal would allow for abortions for any reason through 24 weeks AND THEN abortions could occur after 24 weeks if a medical professional (the initiative doesn’t specify the type of medical professional) deems it “necessary to protect the life or physical or mental health of the [woman].” I’m deeply concerned about this act, and you should be too.
Last week, our friend Sam Stone was on James T. Harris’s show where he released new polling on what options exist for the Legislature. LISTEN HERE. It’s a 10-minute segment.
KEY TAKEAWAY
If we don’t repeal the territorial law, we almost guarantee passage of the extreme Abortion Access Act.
Stone shared that 54% of Arizona voters SUPPORT the Abortion Access Act. Only 29% of voters said that they somewhat or strongly oppose the abortion measure. That leaves 17% undecided.
The Pro-Life Movement has a lot of work to do. We’ll need to get ALL undecided voters to come to our position to protect life and you’d have to have to cut down the 4% of the 54% support for the measure.
According to Stone, one of the biggest challenges to winning over these voters is the territorial abortion ban. Take, for instance, this polling question:
That means 55% of Arizona voters believe that some abortions should be legal according to some timeframe with another 11% who believe abortion should be allowed up until birth. When the majority of the electorate favors permitting abortion in some context, the pre-Roe law that bans nearly all abortion becomes a liability for efforts to persuade voters to oppose the extreme Abortion Access Act.
SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THE POLL HERE
That’s why President Trump, Kari Lake, and other leading conservative voices have come out in favor of repealing the territorial law in order to give us a fighting chance to defeat the radical pro-abortion ballot measure in November. I support that effort.
I understand that some of you are disappointed in my position to support a repeal of the near-total abortion ban. As you have the conversations with family, friends, neighbors, clergy, and fellow PC’s, I encourage you to consider what is more broadly at stake this November. We must engage in the heavy work of changing the hearts and minds of Republicans and Independent neighbors. This is about fostering a culture of life and giving real options to women and families…options that respect women and protect new life. That work will take time and keeping this extreme law on the books will not accomplish what the Pro-Life Movement ultimately seeks.
I also know that some of you would like to have public comment on this measure. I assure you that I have received A LOT of public comment (emails, texts, phone calls, etc.) on this measure. We’ve also seen Request To Speak. Please continue to contact me (on this email address or my official address at mgress@AZLEG.GOV).
Forwarded from Lynne Weaver
I encourage you to channel your passion and intensity on this issue in volunteering for and participating in the It Goes Too Far campaign. This is a collaborative effort among the Pro-Life coalition to make the case that the Abortion Access Act IS TOO EXTREME. We cannot effectively make that argument if another EXTREME alternative is current law.
I’m proudly Pro-Life. As a son of a single mom, I know she worked so hard to raise her family. Our state must step up to support women and children. I will reject the extreme voices on this issue, including late-term and taxpayer-funded abortions.
My ultimate goal is to find more ways to save life. And in my view this is the first and maybe the best strategic path forward to accomplish that goal.
With gratitude,
PAID FOR BY ARIZONANS FOR MATT GRESS. AUTHORIZED BY MATT GRESS
I’m proudly Pro-Life. As a son of a single mom, I know she worked so hard to raise her family. Our state must step up to support women and children. I will reject the extreme voices on this issue, including late-term and taxpayer-funded abortions.
My ultimate goal is to find more ways to save life. And in my view this is the first and maybe the best strategic path forward to accomplish that goal.
With gratitude,
PAID FOR BY ARIZONANS FOR MATT GRESS. AUTHORIZED BY MATT GRESS
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Both Arizonan citizens and asylum claimants are put at risk with current border policies which have been taken advantage of by cartels + other organizations seeking to profit off of illegal immigration.
Sen. Shamp introduced #SB1231, a bill which would have addressed many issues which contribute to the current border crisis by requiring migrants to enter at designated ports of entry + increasing penalties on those who have prior been deported from the country or committed crimes on our soil while being here illegally.
Unfortunately, this bill was vetoed by Hobbs because, in her words, it would be "burdensome for law enforcement personnel and the state judicial system."
It's hard to address the border, one of the top issues facing Arizonans, when legislation that makes it to the 9th floor concerning the topic is almost universally vetoed.
To view the provisions of this bill more in-depth, you can view the official Fact Sheet:
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2R/summary/S.1231MAPS_ASVETOED_REVISED.pdf
Sen. Shamp introduced #SB1231, a bill which would have addressed many issues which contribute to the current border crisis by requiring migrants to enter at designated ports of entry + increasing penalties on those who have prior been deported from the country or committed crimes on our soil while being here illegally.
Unfortunately, this bill was vetoed by Hobbs because, in her words, it would be "burdensome for law enforcement personnel and the state judicial system."
It's hard to address the border, one of the top issues facing Arizonans, when legislation that makes it to the 9th floor concerning the topic is almost universally vetoed.
To view the provisions of this bill more in-depth, you can view the official Fact Sheet:
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2R/summary/S.1231MAPS_ASVETOED_REVISED.pdf
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I proudly stand for the unborn and am horrified at the genocidal culture brought upon by pro-abortion activists that has devastated the Black community.
The Democrats don't want to address the horrific results of what their policies have brought to minority communities and the unborn of all colors throughout the nation.
Take a listen to my vote explanation on the recent abortion vote.
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The Democrats don't want to address the horrific results of what their policies have brought to minority communities and the unborn of all colors throughout the nation.
Take a listen to my vote explanation on the recent abortion vote.
Learn More + Support Today:
https://Marshall.Republican
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It's extraordinarily easy to learn how to code automation bots in 2024. You can do so within less than a day of learning how to code and it isn't much harder to learn how to circumvent limits and queues on online ticketing website.
Rep. David Cook recently introduced #HB2040, a bill which was signed into law after passing with a veto-proof majority. This bill outlaws bots from automating the bypass of security measures on online ticket websites such as queues and purchase limits.
The bill was passed with a bipartisan supermajority and will help improve Arizonan citizens' access to events while restricting the ability of fraudsters to engage in nefarious activity.
To read the provisions of the bill more in-depth, please read this document:
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2R/summary/H.HB2040_041024_TRANSMITTED.pdf
Rep. David Cook recently introduced #HB2040, a bill which was signed into law after passing with a veto-proof majority. This bill outlaws bots from automating the bypass of security measures on online ticket websites such as queues and purchase limits.
The bill was passed with a bipartisan supermajority and will help improve Arizonan citizens' access to events while restricting the ability of fraudsters to engage in nefarious activity.
To read the provisions of the bill more in-depth, please read this document:
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2R/summary/H.HB2040_041024_TRANSMITTED.pdf
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Please sign this petition. Stop Palestinians for my entering US pleeease
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We MUST Hold the House in November.
If we lose the Arizona State House - we could lose the legislature for the first time in 50 years and witness Arizona quickly become California.
LD2, LD9, and LD13 are three swing districts which were won or lost by just 1% in both 2020 and 2022. Ari Bradshaw, Kylie Barber, and Jeff Weninger are three non-incumbent Republicans without primaries running in these districts.
Can you attend our Hold the House Fundraiser on July 30th from 3:30pm-5:30pm? RSVP with the link below.
Suggested contribution is $250 - any amount is valid for RSVP.
https://secure.anedot.com/kylie/fundraiser
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If we lose the Arizona State House - we could lose the legislature for the first time in 50 years and witness Arizona quickly become California.
LD2, LD9, and LD13 are three swing districts which were won or lost by just 1% in both 2020 and 2022. Ari Bradshaw, Kylie Barber, and Jeff Weninger are three non-incumbent Republicans without primaries running in these districts.
Can you attend our Hold the House Fundraiser on July 30th from 3:30pm-5:30pm? RSVP with the link below.
Suggested contribution is $250 - any amount is valid for RSVP.
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Save the Arizona State House Majority by fighting for Kylie Barber, Jef Weninger, and Ari Bradshaw in the most independent swing districts in Arizona which were won or lost by 1% in 2022 and 2020.
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WATCH: The moment Steve Montenegro is elected Speaker of the House in Arizona by acclimation!
Get excited for the 57th Legislature!
Meet your new Majority team: Speaker Steve Montenegro, Majority Leader Michael Carbone, and Whip Julie Willoughby
Godspeed!
Get excited for the 57th Legislature!
Meet your new Majority team: Speaker Steve Montenegro, Majority Leader Michael Carbone, and Whip Julie Willoughby
Godspeed!
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WATCH: The 57th Legislature opening day speech from Speaker Steve Montenegro
Arizona State House bills, committees, and more will be covered in the @AZMajority channel on Telegram and other social media. Follow it today and keep yourself up-to-date this session!
Please visit https://arizona.republican for updated information on AZ elected officials, districts, and voting dates for 2026. The old AZMAGA website from the 2022 cycle has been consolidated into this project.
Please visit https://arizona.republican for updated information on AZ elected officials, districts, and voting dates for 2026. The old AZMAGA website from the 2022 cycle has been consolidated into this project.
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Want Arizona elections to be more like Florida's?
Representative Alexander Kolodin is chairing an ad-hoc committee on "Florida Style Elections." Listen to what he has to say about the "four components" which improve both tabulation time and election security while ensuring access for every eligible voter.
1. ID Verification for Early Voting instead of Signature Verification
2. Cut off "Late Earlies" which are vulnerable to issues and massively delay results
3. Address verification every cycle for those who are mail voters (expanding upon legislation from Michelle Ugenti Rita a few sessions back)
4. Ban foreign funding of elections
Senators Warren Petersen and JD Mesnard have both introduced bills (SB1001 and SB1011) which move us closer to a Florida model.
Public comment will be available for all legislation if you would like to publicly support these bills!
Representative Alexander Kolodin is chairing an ad-hoc committee on "Florida Style Elections." Listen to what he has to say about the "four components" which improve both tabulation time and election security while ensuring access for every eligible voter.
1. ID Verification for Early Voting instead of Signature Verification
2. Cut off "Late Earlies" which are vulnerable to issues and massively delay results
3. Address verification every cycle for those who are mail voters (expanding upon legislation from Michelle Ugenti Rita a few sessions back)
4. Ban foreign funding of elections
Senators Warren Petersen and JD Mesnard have both introduced bills (SB1001 and SB1011) which move us closer to a Florida model.
Public comment will be available for all legislation if you would like to publicly support these bills!
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The radical wing of Arizona House Democrats wasted no time trying to undermine bipartisan efforts to improve school safety, attempting to derail HB2074 on the very first day of the House Education Committee.
Rep. Matt Gress and Rep. Lisa Fink introduced HB2074, a carefully crafted bill which follows recommendations from a 26-member task force led by Tom Horne. It also includes school safety measures originally sponsored by former Dem Rep. Laura Terech.
Here’s what HB2074 aims to accomplish:
1. Expand the definition of SRO) to include former police officers and SSOs
2. Unlock ~$30 million in unspent school safety funds for upgrades like fences, doors, and locks to protect students.
3. Exempt school blueprints from public records requests
4. And more—read the full bill on Legiscan or the AZLeg website.
Rep. Matt Gress and Rep. Lisa Fink introduced HB2074, a carefully crafted bill which follows recommendations from a 26-member task force led by Tom Horne. It also includes school safety measures originally sponsored by former Dem Rep. Laura Terech.
Here’s what HB2074 aims to accomplish:
1. Expand the definition of SRO) to include former police officers and SSOs
2. Unlock ~$30 million in unspent school safety funds for upgrades like fences, doors, and locks to protect students.
3. Exempt school blueprints from public records requests
4. And more—read the full bill on Legiscan or the AZLeg website.
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Despite the bill’s bipartisan foundation and focus on tangible school safety improvements, Dem Reps. Nancy Gutierrez and Stephanie Simacek attempted to hijack the discussion, pushing unrelated changes to redirect funds toward and/or redefine school counselors. As Rep. Gress pointed out, there’s room for that discussion—just not in this bill, which is solely focused on physical security.
Freshman Rep. Stephanie Simacek, who ran a deeply dishonest campaign in 2024 and claimed to prioritize school safety, voted against this critical measure.
Mike Kurtenbach, the Director of School Safety at the Arizona Department of Education, testified in favor of the bill.
Despite bizarre efforts to derail it, HB2074 passed 8-4 with bipartisan support.
Freshman Rep. Stephanie Simacek, who ran a deeply dishonest campaign in 2024 and claimed to prioritize school safety, voted against this critical measure.
Mike Kurtenbach, the Director of School Safety at the Arizona Department of Education, testified in favor of the bill.
Despite bizarre efforts to derail it, HB2074 passed 8-4 with bipartisan support.
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Barry Goldwater Jr., a passionate advocate for water safety, shares a moving story about Casey, a mother who tragically lost her child to drowning. Inspired by her story, Barry has dedicated his life to supporting families and advocating for initiatives like "Every Child a Swimmer."
In this testimony, Barry explains why Rep. Matt Gress's HB2019 is a critical step forward in preventing drownings and promoting water safety education. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, HB2019 will require schools to provide parents and students with:
1. Information on the life-saving benefits of water safety education and swimming lessons.
2. A list of local providers offering certified water safety courses or swimming lessons, including options at free or reduced costs.
This bill empowers families with the tools and resources they need to keep children safe in and around water. Watch Barry Goldwater Jr.'s heartfelt testimony and join the fight to make water safety a priority for every child in Arizona.
In this testimony, Barry explains why Rep. Matt Gress's HB2019 is a critical step forward in preventing drownings and promoting water safety education. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, HB2019 will require schools to provide parents and students with:
1. Information on the life-saving benefits of water safety education and swimming lessons.
2. A list of local providers offering certified water safety courses or swimming lessons, including options at free or reduced costs.
This bill empowers families with the tools and resources they need to keep children safe in and around water. Watch Barry Goldwater Jr.'s heartfelt testimony and join the fight to make water safety a priority for every child in Arizona.
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Rep. Matt Gress highlights the success of the Arizona Teachers Academy in addressing teacher shortages, particularly among educators in their first 5 years, a period often marked by high turnover rates
This testimony on the effectiveness of the ATA was given as part of the discussion in which Matt explains how HB2018, a bill he sponsored, aims to expand ATA's impact by allowing eligible private institutions in AZ to participate in the program. Key provisions of HB2018 include:
1. Enabling private universities offering teacher certification programs to join the ATA.
2. Appropriating $10 million to the ATA Fund in FY 2026 for teacher scholarships
3. Ensuring students receive financial support for their commitment to teaching in AZ public schools, especially in critical need areas.
By broadening ATA’s reach, this bill seeks to fill more classroom vacancies with qualified, passionate educators while supporting them early in their careers. The bill passed through the Education committee with bipartisan support.
This testimony on the effectiveness of the ATA was given as part of the discussion in which Matt explains how HB2018, a bill he sponsored, aims to expand ATA's impact by allowing eligible private institutions in AZ to participate in the program. Key provisions of HB2018 include:
1. Enabling private universities offering teacher certification programs to join the ATA.
2. Appropriating $10 million to the ATA Fund in FY 2026 for teacher scholarships
3. Ensuring students receive financial support for their commitment to teaching in AZ public schools, especially in critical need areas.
By broadening ATA’s reach, this bill seeks to fill more classroom vacancies with qualified, passionate educators while supporting them early in their careers. The bill passed through the Education committee with bipartisan support.
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Teachers deserve support—and they shouldn't be forced into a hyper specific career path as a result of receiving this support.
Rep. Matthew Gress explains why HB2018, which passed with bipartisan support, is so necessary to help improve education for ALL Arizonans.
Rep. Matthew Gress explains why HB2018, which passed with bipartisan support, is so necessary to help improve education for ALL Arizonans.
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HB2043 is a huge win for free speech. The bill stops vague harassment laws from being used to silence public criticism of elected officials. Without this legislation, simply confronting a politician in a public space could be a crime.
Thanks to Rep. Alex Kolodin for leading the fight to protect the First Amendment in Arizona. Watch this video to see why HB2043, which passed with a bipartisan supermajority out of committee, matters!
Thanks to Rep. Alex Kolodin for leading the fight to protect the First Amendment in Arizona. Watch this video to see why HB2043, which passed with a bipartisan supermajority out of committee, matters!
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Without HB2043, simply confronting a politician in a public space could have been considered a crime.
Huge thanks to Rep. Alex Kolodin, Rep. Michael Way, and Rep. Quang Nguyen for standing up for the First Amendment and making sure politicians don’t get special protections from criticism. Even the ACLU supported this bill, proving that this isn’t a partisan issue—it’s about protecting your right to speak out.
HB2043 passed with a bipartisan supermajority out of committee.
Huge thanks to Rep. Alex Kolodin, Rep. Michael Way, and Rep. Quang Nguyen for standing up for the First Amendment and making sure politicians don’t get special protections from criticism. Even the ACLU supported this bill, proving that this isn’t a partisan issue—it’s about protecting your right to speak out.
HB2043 passed with a bipartisan supermajority out of committee.
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HB2115 ensures that sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class 2 felony and is prosecuted as a dangerous crime against children in Arizona. This bill was amended to clarify the law to target adult predators while ensuring minors in consensual relationships are not unfairly criminalized.
Lawmakers and legal experts, including Rep. Quang Nguyen, Rep. Alex Kolodin, and Rep. Khyl Powell, joined the discussion to emphasize the importance of protecting children and ensuring the law is applied correctly. The bill received strong support from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and many local organizations, highlighting its necessity in keeping Arizona’s children safe.
✅ Protecting minors from sexual predators
✅ Clarifying legal language to prevent misuse
✅ Ensuring common-sense exemptions for minors
Arizona is taking a stand against child exploitation.
Lawmakers and legal experts, including Rep. Quang Nguyen, Rep. Alex Kolodin, and Rep. Khyl Powell, joined the discussion to emphasize the importance of protecting children and ensuring the law is applied correctly. The bill received strong support from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and many local organizations, highlighting its necessity in keeping Arizona’s children safe.
✅ Protecting minors from sexual predators
✅ Clarifying legal language to prevent misuse
✅ Ensuring common-sense exemptions for minors
Arizona is taking a stand against child exploitation.
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