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Act now: Farm Bill expires September 30!
The farm bill, our nation’s most important anti-hunger legislation, must be reauthorized every five years. It is unlikely Congress will pass a new farm bill before the current one expires on September 30. Urge your representative to pass a short-term extension of the farm bill by September 30 and a new farm bill before the end of the year.
Congressional Meetings Recap
Last week, LAMA had FOUR congressional meetings! Read about who we met with and what we talked about now.
UPDATE: Congress Members Introduce the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement!
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement has officially been introduced in Congress! Learn if your lawmakers are supporting HR8940, and how you can help, here!
Bread For The World: Renewed Call for Offerings of Letters
Renewed call for letters: Bread for the World has updated their letter writing materials to reflect the ongoing Farm Bill negotiations! Plan an Offering of Letters for your congregations now!
Bishop Eaton expresses disappointment in Grants Pass Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places on Friday. Read Bishop Eaton’s statement and what it means for Arizona.
New Farm Bill Draft
Last month, Congress finally released proposed drafts of the Farm Bill! This policy is crucial to hunger relief in our country; take some time to read about the good and the bad provisions in this new proposal.
HCR 2060’s Day at the Senate
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!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Expand Senior & Disability Benefits
ELCA Advocacy is calling on us to support a bipartisan effort to expand senior and disability benefits! Take action now and join ecumenical faith partners to advocate for our vulnerable neighbors.
RTS Action Alert 5/22
Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!
Update: Northeastern Tribes Enter Final Stages of Water Rights Settlement
The Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes are entering the final stages of a water rights settlement with the state! The tribal councils have begun deliberating and voting on the current proposal.
Update: Governor Signs AZ Casitas Act
HB2070, the AZ Casitas Act is now law! Read on to learn more about this Act that Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has been tracking!
Update: Senate Passes AZ Casitas Bill
One of LSS-SW’s target housing bills has passed the house! Learn more about how this bill will help address housing scarcity in Arizona!
RTS Action Alert 5/14
Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!
Action Alert: Oppose HCR2060
Urge your state legislator to oppose this cruel immigration bill before it goes to a vote!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Advocate for Conservation and Climate-Friendly Farm Bill Measures
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Encourage Congress to support conservation and climate friendly measures in the Farm Bill!
Action Alert: Urge Senate President Warren Petersen (LD 14) to Advance YIGBY
YIGBY is stalled in the Senate! Urge Senate President Petersen (LD14) to bring the bill to the floor.
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators TODAY to Support HB2677
1864 meets 2024: Tomorrow the legislature will vote on repealing the recently upheld abortion ban enacted in 1864. Read more about our position and how you can join us in advocating for dignity and compassion in our state.
Update: HB 2547 FAILS!
Read about our success in opposing a harmful election-related bill! HB2547 failed its vote in the Senate, but we aren’t safe from this policy just yet.