Governor Jan Brewer has signed HB 2036, which prohibits abortion after 20 weeks. The bill, sponsored by Representative Kimberly Yee and supported by Center for Arizona Policy (CAP), is a momentous victory for pro-life advocates in the state. HB 2036, called "The...
Year: 2012
Don’t Believe the Hype: HB 2625 Puts Arizona in Line with Other States’ Insurance Mandates
The Arizona Senate passed HB 2625 today by a 17-13 vote, after members and the bill’s sponsor, Representative Debbie Lesko, agreed to amend the bill in a conference committee. HB 2625 protects religious employers from being forced to violate their religious beliefs...
Intern with CAP
Summer is almost here, and we are looking for policy and communications interns. Interning with CAP provides students with real-life experience working in public policy. See the two descriptions below and email us with any questions. Policy Intern Overview Program...
Not Welcome: Porn Industry Illegal in Arizona
Have you caught the recent stories about the pornography industry threatening to leave California for Arizona because of new regulations in L.A.? Both Fox 10 and ABC 15 reported on this story. In response, County Attorney Bill Montgomery sent a clear message today:...
ACTION ALERT: We Need Your Help Countering Planned Parenthood’s Attacks!
CAP-supported pro-life legislation needs YOUR help this week! The Mothers' Health and Safety Act, HB 2036, sponsored by Representative Kimberly Yee will be heard on the Senate floor this week. Planned Parenthood supporters have inundated legislators with attacks on...
Finding Families for Arizona’s Waiting Kids
Last Saturday I witnessed an inspiring event at Scottsdale Bible Church. Hundreds of families came together to learn about adopting waiting kids from foster care. Right now, there are more than 350 kids in the Arizona foster care system waiting for adoptive families...
The Value of Every Life
The Mother's Health and Safety Act, HB 2838, was heard in the House Health and Human Services Committee last week. One of the most powerful moments came when Representative Justin Pierce shared the story of his brother's family, and how despite pressure from doctors,...
ACTION ALERT: Stand for Life!
SUMMARY: CAP-supported pro-life legislation needs YOUR help this week! The Mothers' Health and Safety Act, HB 2838, sponsored by Representative Kimberly Yee will be heard in the House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday. This bill: Prohibits abortion...
Komen Foundation Waffling
The drama surrounding the Komen Foundation's announcement they would cut off funding to Planned Parenthood continues to develop, even as I write this. On Tuesday, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which works to cure breast cancer, announced a change in their policies...
Where the Critics Go Wrong on School Choice
Education is on everyone’s mind at the Legislature this session. Governor Brewer announced that improving education as a key part of her plans for 2012 when she said in her State of the State address that we will see “excellence and accountability in our education...