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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.
The Story of HB 2502 & 2503: From Testifying in Congress to Governor’s Veto
Gov. Hobb’s vetoed two bills we have long been opposing! Read on for a look back at all of our hard work on this bill, from Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars.
Community Spotlight: University Lutheran Church’s Offering of Letters
Read about University Lutheran Church and ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry’s Offering of Letters! Hosted by Bread for the World, this campaign advocates to the passage of an equitable Farm Bill.
Update: HB2502 & HB2503 Pass the Senate
UPDATE: Hb 2502 & 2503, two restrictive SNAP bills that we have worked hard to oppose passed the Senate and now await the governon’s signature.
Strike Everything Bill Resurrects Punitive Housing Bill
UPDATE: A Housing bill that we worked to defeat has been resurrected by a pair of strike everything bills. Read more about the policy now.
AFN Action Alert: Protect Arizona’s Sacred and Public Lands
AFN Action Alert: Urge our lawmakers to reject legislation that threatens to undermine protection of Arizona’s public and sacred lands! Take action to protect Creation right here in Arizona.
Action Alert: Urge Your Senator To Oppose HB2547
Action Alert: Urge your Senator to vote NO on HB2547. This bill is set to be voted on soon, and if successful, will make voting much harder in the state of AZ.
RTS For the Week of 3/26
Have you missed an RTS Update? Read through our mid-season round up of the most important bills in all of our priority areas!
Action Alert: Contact Your State Senator About YIGBY
LAMA Action Alert: Contact your state Senator about YIGBY!
Northeastern Tribes Close in on Water Settlement
This World Water Day, read this update about the recently introduced water rights settlement between the Navajo Nation, the State of Arizona, and other tribes.
LAMA at the Polls
Today (March 19th), is the first of many statewide elections 2024. To celebrate Election Day and honor LAMA’s commitment to voting and civic engagement, Solveig and Autumn spent the day at the polls.
Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Testifies Against HB2502
Read about Autumn’s trip to the Capitol! She testified in a Senate committee hearing for the first time, speaking against HB 2502 and HB 2503.
RTS For The Week of 3/12
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a water bill and two SNAP bills. We encourge support for HB2024 and opposition to HB2502 and HB2503.
Action Alert: Urge the AZ Legislature to Support Healthy School Meals for All
Urge the Arizona State Legislature to provide funding for free and reduced price school meals in its upcoming budget!
Reminder: Mail Your Ballot by March 12
Tues. March 12 is the last day to mail your PPE ballot! Read on to find drop-off locations and polling places for next week’s election.
Request to Speak Alerts for the Week of 3/5
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a voting bill! We oppose HB 2547.
Arizona Action Alert: Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Harmful SNAP Bills HB2502 & HB2503
Contact your state Senator and urge them to oppose these concerning SNAP bills in upcoming committee and floor meetings.
HB2815 Update: Yes In God’s Back Yard Passes the House
EXCITING NEWS: YIGBY (hb2815) passed the House last night! Thank you for your advocacy!