There haven’t been many bills we are able to champion this session; it’s mostly about protecting SNAP. Read where we’re at on the 8 hunger bills that are moving through the legislature.

The Rev. Christine Stoxen of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler, testified before the Arizona House Appropriations Committee on Monday, February 24, 2025 in support of HB2191, the “Yes In God’s Back Yard” (YIGBY) bill on behalf of LAMA and Valley Interfaith Project (VIP).

URGENT ACTION ALERT. HB2191 is on the House Government Committee agenda Wednesday (2/19) at 8 am. We need you to show your support most urgently! Sign in to the Request to Speak (RTS) system and support this bill today.

HB2213 is on the Appropriations Committee agenda Wednesday (2/12) at 2pm. Now is the time to push for funding! Sign in to the Request to Speak (RTS) system and support this bill.

Read our recap of the 2025 Lutheran Day at the Legislature! Includes link to all photos taken. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who, following the example of Jesus, advocated for justice for all God’s people.

Read our second RTS alert for the 2025 Legislative Session, 5 of the 27 bills that were introduced on Civic Engagement that are moving through the legislature.

Read our first RTS alert for the 2025 Legislative Session, the early bills on Hunger that are moving through the legislature.

Monday, February 3, 2025 is Arizona Food Bank Network’s annual Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol! This is a great opportunity to learn about the core work and community programming at food banks and how you can support anti-hunger policies like continued funding for school meals in the state budget.

Join advocates for the annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. Meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers, and connect with others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature. RSVP today!

REGISTER NOW! Join us for a day of advocacy at the Arizona Capitol! Lutheran Day at the Legislature is Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Check our website daily for updates.

We need your help! Volunteer to be your district’s coordinator for Lutheran Day at the Legislature this year! Read what’s involved here.

Be it a Christmas or Chanukah card, or a simple Congratulations on Your Election note, now is the perfect time to build a bridge with your legislators. Start building that relationship!

Lutherans and friends from across the state will gather at Wesley Bolin Plaza at the Arizona Capitol for a day of advocacy on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Details to follow.

NEW: We have gathered together resources for all of the major primary elections on 7/30! Get to know your candidates before voting day by exploring this page.

The Arizona State Legislature reached Sine Die on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Read a short list of LAMA’s legislative activity during the 2024 session. 

Prepare for AZ’s budget negotiations by reading this fascinating study about school meals in Arizona conducted by ASU and AZFBN. Learn about the importance of, cost of, and perspectives on school meals in our state.

Yet another policy threatening to curtail early voting and ban voting centers is up for discussion! Join us in urging your legislators to vote against HCR2056.

On May 22, Autumn joined Arizona Faith Network at the capitol during the Senate’s vote on HCR2060. Sen Hernandez (LD24) even read a letter from a LAMA member! Read more about the action-packed day!