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R.I. Gov. McKee Signs Bills Into Law on June 18, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills:
* Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/811b4191-5bca-4f56-a664-efa3759421fa.pdf)
Click to view a transmittal message for S2139 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/5bcebcbd-3c97-47bf-b97b-8d48d22b5f66.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7163 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/6e5eeac4-bf04-42a1-b8ea-bda95009ee95.pdf).
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills:
* Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/811b4191-5bca-4f56-a664-efa3759421fa.pdf)
Click to view a transmittal message for S2139 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/5bcebcbd-3c97-47bf-b97b-8d48d22b5f66.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7163 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/6e5eeac4-bf04-42a1-b8ea-bda95009ee95.pdf).
Clickto view a transmittal message for S2787 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/553927c4-76b9-4502-989a-23db22c5184d.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7415 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/8ddd9116-fe5d-4b12-b8ff-f4e7e4904f8e.pdf).
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Original text here: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-signs-bills-law-13
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, June 2026'
ALBANY, New York, June 19 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, June 2026."
Here are excerpts:
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I. Executive Summary
The $124.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget released in May (see Figure 1) continued the City's recent efforts to lay bare the substantial spending challenges it faces while identifying some recurring solutions to managing these challenges. In doing so, however, it pushes the necessary decisions to achieve structural balance into the future. The City states
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ALBANY, New York, June 19 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, June 2026."
Here are excerpts:
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I. Executive Summary
The $124.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget released in May (see Figure 1) continued the City's recent efforts to lay bare the substantial spending challenges it faces while identifying some recurring solutions to managing these challenges. In doing so, however, it pushes the necessary decisions to achieve structural balance into the future. The City statesin its latest financial plan that budget gaps will average $8.6 billion in fiscal years 2028 through 2030, highlighting the substantial differences in shortfalls that will need to be managed in the coming years. Overall, the FY 2027 budget has shrunk since February and is expected to grow very slowly when compared to FY 2026; however, a comparison of total spending obscures several important shifts in the budget that are important to understand to better assess the City's fiscal position.
After substantial additions to spending for underbudgeted expenses in February of this year, which the City initially planned to fund with a substantial 9.5 percent property tax increase, the City has reconstructed its effort to close its FY 2027 budget gap with the limited use of new and increased taxes. The removal of the property tax increase, which would have raised $3.7 billion in FY 2027, left a significant hole in the budget. The City partly addressed this by trying to slow planned spending growth--adding cost containment initiatives for fast growing costs to its Citywide Savings Program, which were initiated in earnest in February. The City was also successful in efforts to receive enhanced State aid for several existing expenses, including for statutory mandates, and $500 million in one-time unrestricted aid. Even with these changes, however, the City is also relying on a number of one-time actions that will postpone--but not allow it to avoid--structural changes to the budget that will eventually be needed.
The City has been transparent about these actions, which has led to the exposure and utilization of several budgetary cushions the City uses to manage its finances. While this approach should more clearly allow the public to understand the City's fiscal position, it also highlights that the room for error in achieving and maintaining budgetary balance is becoming narrower.
City tax revenue projections for FY 2027 ($84.4 billion) were revised upward by $4.2 billion since budget adoption in June and changes to projections in February are less conservative than in recent years. OSC anticipates that, barring a recession, the City's revenue projection for FY 2027 is reasonable but that it is unlikely to see the same adjustments upward as it has in past years, requiring resources from elsewhere to bridge the gap.
Efforts by the City to expand funding from the State were largely successful, with State actions leading to more than $2.7 billion to fund City spending for child care, education, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and public health measures in FY 2027. However, much of this spending will have to be renegotiated next year and the State may be reluctant to further expand cost sharing, given the support already provided for in this year's State Enacted Budget. The State also enabled the decoupling of business taxes ($723 million in FY 2027) and the pied-aterre tax ($500 million), which were already included in the City's latest financial plan.
Other tactics used in recent years to offset underbudgeting of major expenses as the fiscal year went along include a mix of contingency reserve drawdowns, payroll and fringe savings from actual headcount being under target, conservative projections for contractual services and the use of prepayments of future spending.
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View full report at: https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2027.pdf
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Applauds the N.C. General Assembly on Working With NCDOL to Pass The Worker Safety Act of 2026
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Commissioner Luke Farley applauds the N.C. General Assembly on working with NCDOL to pass The Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258)
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley praised the General Assembly for passing The Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258), legislation that modernizes the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) complaint process and provides greater clarity, transparency, and efficiency for workers. The bill received bipartisan support, passing the House
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Commissioner Luke Farley applauds the N.C. General Assembly on working with NCDOL to pass The Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258)
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley praised the General Assembly for passing The Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258), legislation that modernizes the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) complaint process and provides greater clarity, transparency, and efficiency for workers. The bill received bipartisan support, passing the House108-5 and the Senate unanimously, 46-0.
The legislation establishes clear requirements for filing REDA complaints, allows employers to submit position statements early in the process, clarifies the treatment of materials unrelated to an investigation, and standardizes how filing deadlines are calculated.
"I applaud the North Carolina General Assembly on working with us to pass House Bill 258: The Worker Safety Act of 2026. This legislation will bring common-sense reform to ensure retaliatory employment discrimination claims are handled fairly, consistently, and efficiently," said Commissioner Farley. "North Carolina workers deserve a process that is transparent, quick and responsive -- and job-creators deserve a process that allows all relevant facts to be heard. This legislation strengthens the process for both. I appreciate the leadership of both the Senate and the House in passing this important legislation."
The bill requires complainants to provide basic information necessary for the N.C. Department of Labor to conduct a timely investigation, while also allowing individuals who submit incomplete complaints an opportunity to correct deficiencies. It further authorizes respondents to submit position statements outlining potential defenses, helping investigators obtain a more complete understanding of the facts at the outset of a case.
The legislation also clarifies that materials unrelated to a REDA complaint investigation will not be considered and establishes a uniform method for calculating deadlines under the statute.
"The Worker Safety Act of 2026 will improve our agency's ability to investigate complaints and help ensure that North Carolinians receive timely and fair consideration of their allegations," Farley said. "I respectfully urge Governor Stein to sign this bill into law without delay."
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Original text here: https://www.labor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/17/commissioner-luke-farley-applauds-nc-general-assembly-working-ncdol-pass-worker-safety-act-2026-hb
Illinois Supreme Court: Jerome Galang Named Director of Illinois Judicial College
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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JEROME GALANG NAMED DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS JUDICIAL COLLEGE
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College (College).
Galang brings more than a decade of distinguished state and federal experience in judicial education, curriculum development, and court administration. As Director, Galang will lead the College's ongoing efforts to provide high-quality,
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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JEROME GALANG NAMED DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS JUDICIAL COLLEGE
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College (College).
Galang brings more than a decade of distinguished state and federal experience in judicial education, curriculum development, and court administration. As Director, Galang will lead the College's ongoing efforts to provide high-quality,accessible, and impactful professional education to judges and justice partners throughout Illinois. His first day will be August 10.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jerome back to the AOIC and to the Illinois Judicial College," AOIC Director Marcia Meis said. "His proven leadership, deep understanding of adult education, and unwavering commitment to the College's mission make him exceptionally well-suited to guide the next decade of innovation and service."
Galang previously served eight years in the Judicial Education Division and Judicial College Division of the AOIC, rising to the positions of Assistant Director and Deputy Director. In these roles, he guided strategic planning, oversaw the development and delivery of statewide judicial education programs, supported the College Board of Trustees, and collaborated with committees and workgroups responsible for advancing the College's mission.
"I am grateful and honored by the Illinois Supreme Court and Director Meis' confidence in me to serve the Judicial Branch in this capacity," Galang said. "As the College celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, I am excited to work closely with the College Board of Trustees, Standing Committees and Workgroups, AOIC staff, and our Judicial Branch partners in continuing a tradition of delivering transformative, multidisciplinary education. As the College looks towards the next 10 years and beyond, I look forward to seeking opportunities for innovation in programming and operations to enhance our work and advance the College's charge of empowering the judiciary and justice partners with the professional competencies to effectively administer justice."
Most recently, Galang served as Assistant Division Director at the Federal Judicial Center, overseeing education specialists responsible for developing and implementing competency-based learning for the federal probation and pretrial services system. His leadership included strategic planning, program oversight, and the integration of evidence-based practices and implementation-science principles to support lasting behavior change and organizational improvement across the federal courts.
Galang earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Honors, from the University of Chicago.
The Illinois Judicial College, established in 2016, serves as the primary vehicle for the planning, development, and provision of all educational programs and training on behalf of the Supreme Court.
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Original text here: https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/4662f12b-ae00-4a47-876a-7457b6837dde/Jerome%20Galang%20Named%20Director%20of%20Illinois%20Judicial%20College.pdf
Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker Selected as 2026-27 Miss. State Board of Education Junior Student Representative
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 19 -- The Mississippi State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker selected as 2026-27 State Board of Education junior student representative
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Cannon Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2026-27 school year.
Michelle Xie, the 2025-26 junior student representative of Oak Grove High School in the Lamar County School District, is now serving as the 2026-27 SBE
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JACKSON, Mississippi, June 19 -- The Mississippi State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker selected as 2026-27 State Board of Education junior student representative
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Cannon Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2026-27 school year.
Michelle Xie, the 2025-26 junior student representative of Oak Grove High School in the Lamar County School District, is now serving as the 2026-27 SBEsenior student representative.
Student representatives are non-voting SBE members who serve two years and provide input on policy decisions that affect Mississippi public schools. Each year after the senior representative graduates, the junior representative is promoted to the senior representative position and a new junior representative is appointed.
At Gulfport High School, Cannon is a Class of 2028 Student Council Representative, a member of the school's golf, football, and baseball teams; and serves as a GHS representative to mentor West Elementary Student Council Members. He is a member of the school's 30-plus Club, having scored a 33 on the ACT. He also holds a 4.25 grade point average. His additional community service and extracurricular activities include assisting with a Salvation Army Thanksgiving food drive, Kiwanis Pancake Day and being a youth group leader for a St. James Youth Group canned food drive.
"I believe I can help bring positive change to my community and to the state. It is important to me that students are provided with the opportunities they need to succeed and that their voices are heard in decisions that directly affect their education," Cannon wrote in his student rep application. "The policies and initiatives of the Board should be student-centered and created with students' best interests in mind. I believe I would be a strong candidate for this position because I am able to represent diverse groups of students across my district. My experiences both in the classroom and on the athletic field have allowed me to connect with students from different backgrounds, interests, and academic paths."
The SBE chose Max Evans of Corinth High School in the Corinth School District as the alternate junior representative. An alternate is named to fulfill the term of the junior student representative should the representative be unable to complete the term for any reason.
The eligible applicant pool for the 2026-27 junior representative included 33 students. The 11 semifinalists will join the Mississippi Department of Education State Superintendent Student Advisory Council, which will provide input about educational opportunities and policy with the state superintendent of education.
Approximately 15 state boards of education have successfully implemented student advisory programs. In 2018, the SBE adopted a policy outlining the criteria for adding student representatives to the State Board.
Find all MDE news releases at mdek12.org/news.
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Original text here: https://mdek12.org/communications/2026/06/18/gulfport-high-schools-cannon-parker-selected-as-2026-27-state-board-of-education-junior-student-representative/
Ga. A.G. Carr Indicts Two in Fulton County for COVID Rental Assistance Fraud
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Carr Indicts Two in Fulton County for COVID Rental Assistance Fraud
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Fulton County charging Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis in connection with more than $36,000 in COVID-related fraud. The defendants were previously employed through a temp agency and assigned to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In this capacity, they are alleged to have unlawfully used the identities of three other persons
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Carr Indicts Two in Fulton County for COVID Rental Assistance Fraud
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Fulton County charging Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis in connection with more than $36,000 in COVID-related fraud. The defendants were previously employed through a temp agency and assigned to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In this capacity, they are alleged to have unlawfully used the identities of three other personsto file for rental assistance through DCA's Emergency Rental Assistance Program - a federal relief fund for individuals, families, and landlords whose finances were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The defendants are further alleged to have assigned the payouts to their own personal bank accounts - collecting all of the fraudulently obtained funds.
Earlier this year, Carr secured the indictment of six other individuals in connection with a separate $230,000 fraud scheme targeting the same Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
"The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was designed to help vulnerable Georgians keep a roof over their heads during an incredibly difficult time," said Attorney General Chris Carr. "Those who sought to cheat the system not only stole from taxpayers, but they also robbed families of critical relief. With our White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, we're taking action to root out fraud and abuse wherever it occurs, and we will continue to prosecute those responsible."
This case was investigated by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and DCA, with assistance from the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit.
"OIG has worked closely with DCA and the Attorney General's Office in bringing this case for prosecution," said Inspector General Nigel Lange. "State employees whether temporary or permanent who seek to illegally further their own interests rather than those of the citizens they serve will be held accountable. These indictments send a clear message to any likeminded individuals. OIG is focused on reducing corruption in State government and relies upon the cooperation of its partner agencies to continue with the mission."
Fulton County Indictment
On June 4, 2026, the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Fulton County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis.
Specifically, the defendants are facing the following charges.
Jasmin Grant, 44, of Jonesboro:
* 3 counts of False Statements and Writings
* 3 counts of Identity Fraud
Theresa Davis, 56, of East Point:
* 1 count of Identity Fraud
Read a copy of the indictment (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/060426-fulton-county-indictmentpdf/download) . No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General's Office.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-06-18/carr-indicts-two-fulton-county-covid-rental-assistance-fraud
Arizona Senate Republicans Advance Arizona Priorities at White House State Leadership Conference With Trump Cabinet Leaders
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Arizona Senate Republicans Advance Arizona Priorities at White House State Leadership Conference with Trump Cabinet Leaders
Arizona Senate Republicans are delivering results for working families, seniors, and small businesses by collaborating directly with White House officials and Cabinet leaders on border security, economic growth, energy independence, healthcare accountability, and government reform. During a 42-hour trip to Washington, D.C., Arizona Republican legislators participated
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PHOENIX, Arizona, June 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Arizona Senate Republicans Advance Arizona Priorities at White House State Leadership Conference with Trump Cabinet Leaders
Arizona Senate Republicans are delivering results for working families, seniors, and small businesses by collaborating directly with White House officials and Cabinet leaders on border security, economic growth, energy independence, healthcare accountability, and government reform. During a 42-hour trip to Washington, D.C., Arizona Republican legislators participatedin the White House State Leadership Conference hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. The conference provided lawmakers with direct access to senior administration officials to discuss policies impacting Arizona families, businesses, and communities.
During the conference, lawmakers met directly with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, White House Faith Director Jennifer Korn, Council of Economic Advisers representative Aaron Hedlund, and White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Director Ashley Walukevich.
The trip comes as Arizona continues leading the nation in implementing President Donald J. Trump's agenda at the state level. Arizona is currently the only state in the nation delivering the full Trump tax cuts enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill, including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, expanded relief for working families, seniors, and small businesses, and other reforms putting money back into the pockets of hardworking Arizonans.
Arizona lawmakers also received a letter from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs praising Arizona's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and commending Senate President Warren Petersen and Speaker Steve Montenegro for advancing fiscally responsible policies that strengthen government accountability while implementing key reforms from the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The White House specifically highlighted Arizona's efforts to strengthen Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, improve income validation, reduce reliance on self-attestation, enhance program oversight, and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits reach eligible recipients.
"Arizona families are best served when leaders focus on solutions instead of political theater," said President Petersen. "This conference provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with White House officials and Cabinet leaders who understand that states are often closest to the people and the challenges they face. They were genuinely interested in hearing Arizona's perspective and incorporating feedback from state leaders as federal policies are developed and implemented. Arizona has become a model for the nation on issues ranging from economic growth and tax relief to public safety and government accountability. Maintaining those open lines of communication helps ensure Arizona remains a strong voice in shaping policies that benefit both our state and the country."
Throughout the conference, lawmakers and Cabinet leaders discussed border security, fentanyl trafficking, human trafficking, local-federal law enforcement cooperation, regulatory reform, fuel affordability, Medicaid integrity, hospice fraud, mental health, homelessness, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, domestic mineral production, religious liberty, economic growth, grid reliability, nuclear energy, and Arizona's long-term energy needs. Arizona lawmakers also highlighted priorities including water security and Colorado River management, transportation infrastructure, support for veterans and first responders, election integrity, public safety, healthcare accountability, financial crimes targeting seniors, energy infrastructure, and policies aimed at improving quality of life across Arizona communities.
Senators attending included Senate President Warren Petersen (Gilbert), President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope (Coolidge), Majority Leader John Kavanagh (Fountain Hills), Majority Whip Frank Carroll (Sun City West), Sen. Tim Dunn (Yuma), Sen. Wendy Rogers (Flagstaff), Sen. David Gowan (Sierra Vista), Sen. Carine Werner (Scottsdale), Sen. Hildy Angius (Bullhead City), Sen. David Farnsworth (Mesa), and Sen. Mark Finchem (Prescott).
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Original text here: https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/press-releases/arizona-senate-republicans-advance-arizona-priorities-at-white-house-state-leadership-conference-with-trump-cabinet-leaders
