What began as heartbreak, has become a potentially life-saving measure for children in states throughout the country – today, Arizona is among them. Governor Doug Ducey signed into law Simon’s Law, HB 2122, securing parental rights and potentially saving...
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Arizona House Defeats Ratification of the ERA
Statement by Cathi Herrod, President Once again, state legislators pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) tried, but failed, to set aside House rules and bring the proposed ratification to the floor. In a 31-29 party-line vote with Republicans voting against the...
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses
Yesterday, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law CAP-supported SB 1069 Postsecondary Institutions; Free Expression Policies. The bill clarifies that a state university or community college shall not restrict a student’s right to speak, unless the restrictions are...
BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations Ruby!
Many of you followed the story of Ruby Torres last year. When faced with a cancer diagnosis, Ruby and her husband created frozen embryos given the likelihood that Ruby would not be able to have children following her cancer treatment. Thankfully, Ruby’s cancer...
Heated Battle at Capitol Kills ERA…Again
If you thought the ERA battle was behind us, the fight on the senate floor today would change your mind. State senators pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment tried, but failed to set aside senate rules and bring the previously dead bill to the floor for a vote. Key...
Radical Abortion Bill Stopped in its Tracks
Arizona lawmakers who thought it was a good idea to repeal lifesaving measure for babies who survive abortions, got a lesson today in Arizona values. Over 600 Arizonans, not willing to follow New York’s lead in passing extreme abortion laws, packed house hearing rooms...
BREAKING NEWS: Repealing Lifesaving Measures, Not an Arizona Value
At a time when extreme abortion laws out of New York and Virginia stop us in our tracks and beg the question, “what is the value of human life?” some Arizona lawmakers see an opportunity to pounce. Even as most are questioning the scope of abortion and affirming the...
Unnecessary “Anti-discrimination” Bills are Solutions in Search of a Problem
The “anti-discrimination” bills, SB 1249 and HB 2546, introduced today in the Arizona Legislature are unnecessary and create a host of problems. These bills undermine constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of speech and religion, threaten women’s equality and privacy,...
Equal Rights Amendment Deceives
A statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod If today’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment (SCR 1006) protected women, and established justice and equality for women, I would stand in strong support of the ERA. But it does none of that. Proponents...
Arizona Again Most Pro-Life State!
Arizona is number one! For the second year in a row the nation’s top pro-life legal organization has ranked Arizona the #1 pro-life state. Today, Americans United for Life (AUL) released its 14th annual “Life List,” putting Arizona at the top due to our state’s...