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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

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AZ senator representing Tucson's LD 18. Mom, environmental lawyer and educator, voting rights advocate, union member. she/her.

Tucson, AZ

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

Next up - we're flipping the Arizona House and Senate! We're only 1 seat down in each right now, and we've got candidates and plans for our target districts. Help us here:

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

6 months

BREAKING: Dems have officially won control of the Virginia House AND Senate! In the first state legislative election since Roe was overturned, Virginia voters made clear they want leaders who will protect reproductive freedom & oppose the GOP’s radical agenda.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

8 months

Horrific, permanent destruction of our Sonoran desert treasures, just to hastily and shoddily construct an ineffective barrier and monument to racism.

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The new @USGAO report confirms that the Trump admin butchered countless saguaro & organ pipe cactuses—likely totaling in the thousands—to build the border wall. This would normally be illegal and punishable by jail time, but Trump waived all environmental laws to build the wall.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

I am proud to say I will be your Democratic nominee to represent LD18 in the state Senate! I am excited to continue this campaign to November and keep this district blue! Our campaign has proven that southern AZ is ready for a climate champion to represent them in the state...

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Senate Republicans are still deciding whether to let Maricopa vote on #Prop400 because they don't believe in public transit... Meanwhile we took the light rail earlier this week from Phoenix to grab dinner in Tempe because my kid has been asking to ride the train

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

It's unconscionable that Ducey's administration *overrode* the staff recommendation just to require measuring the amount of water that would be pumped from leasing OUR state lands. How a Saudi firm tapped a gusher of water in drought-stricken Arizona

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How a Saudi firm tapped a gusher of water in drought-stricken Arizona

Lax rules let a Saudi-owned company pump water from Arizona state land to grow alfalfa for the kingdom’s cattle.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

It's not too late to get the new covid vaccine! I did today by going to to find where I could make an appointment or just walk in. Hope it kicks in before more winter surge!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

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@TheRealThelmaJ1 @MarkHamill AZ's princess Leia - I'm so honored! Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 The fight continues!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

3 months

WATCH this powerful video that shows why we are in dire need of groundwater laws in rural AZ. It's past time we protect the water for the people who live there and the small family farms -- NOT the large corporations draining the aquifers dry.

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More Perfect Union

3 months

NEW: In this town, only the rich can get water. Residents told us their wells have run dry. Meanwhile, a massive dairy farm is using up 900 million gallons of water a year. “It’s corrupt and another tactic of war.”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

We must #CountEveryVote , but it's time to declare victory! 🎉🙏🏽💪🏽🌞 I look forward to representing #LD18 in the AZ Senate & protecting our water resources, addressing climate change, protecting our rights (voting, reproductive, & civil), & ensuring a sustainable future in AZ.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

20 days

I was proud to attend the Drag Story Hour today where, as pictured below, we calmly listened to stories of the LGBT community's fight for acceptance. The only thing "dangerously perverse" is how quickly the Speaker ran to target Democrats for political points.

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona

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We are PROUD to have collaborated with @LorenaAustin4Az and our community’s local Drag Story Hour to create a safe learning literacy space! One of the best ways to support the LGBTQ+ community is to educate yourself. Visit our website for resources💓

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

Trying my luck for the delicious 🍕 at Rocco's pizza

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

9 months

Why aren't utilities doing more to help people put solar panels on their rooftops? The Republican-led regulators aren't pushing them to do more; in fact, the opposite. Instead each utility asks them to charge us higher rates to keep profiting from volatile methane gas prices.

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@JoeDanaReports

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AZ Commissioner Nick Myers proposes to reduce compensation rates to future APS rooftop solar owners beyond what is already scheduled. @12news

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

Republican policies of favoring the wealthy have led AZ to a budget crisis that will mean terrible choices next year. We need a Dem-led legislature so we can reverse these policies. Please help @A_DLCC flip seats

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Save Our Schools AZ

11 months

NEW: Universal ESA vouchers are barreling AZ toward economic disaster 😱 🚨ESA voucher costs skyrocketing to $900M 🚨State revenues down a shocking 44% due to Ducey’s flat tax 🚨No money left in the state surplus #AZVoucherWatch #VouchersHurt

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

9 months

Rural Arizonans are clamoring for groundwater management, but the Republican-led legislature has refused to act for years and denies the problem. @GovernorHobbs may be their only hope right now.

If the Arizona Legislature won't protect rural groundwater, Gov. Hobbs must step in

Legislation can better address rural Arizona's groundwater problems. But if lawmakers refuse to help us, Gov. Katie Hobbs must step in.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

It was the "fraudit" we referred to it as all along

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

1 year

'Our numbers are screwy': Cyber Ninjas CEO admits he couldn't tally hand count of ballots by ⁦ @robertanglen ⁩

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

We are excited for @GovernorHobbs , SOS @Adrian_Fontes AG @krismayes and an #ArizonaForEveryone !! Southern Arizona represented!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

Read 👇🏽 - AZ Republicans would rather put measures with misleading names on the November ballot to make it *look* like they have a plan to fix the horrible position they've put pregnant people and care providers. Instead we could JUST REPEAL THE 1864 ABORTION BAN THIS WEEK.

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NBC News

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Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering pushing alternative ballot measures competing with a proposed constitutional amendment expanding abortion rights in the state, according to a document obtained by NBC News.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

The AZ Supreme Court, packed by former Gov. Ducey, chose the cruelest path today. This archaic abortion ban puts doctors etc in danger of jail time for providing healthcare. The #AZLeg needs a Dem majority to repeal this and many other restrictive laws on the books.

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ADLCC

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READ: ADLCC Co-Chair Sen. Priya Sundareshan on the Arizona State Supreme Court ruling to uphold the 1864 abortion ban.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

3 months

Such an honor this morning to receive signed copies of the elections bill from @GovernorHobbs - the first bill signed into law of 2024! Teamwork ensured that AZ can meet election deadlines and that voters are protected at the same time 💪🏽💙🗳️

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

A complete waste of taxpayer money for an illegal stunt that never contributed to border security. We must investigate the contract terms to ensure it's not a gift to well-connected friends, and claw back funds if possible.

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Henry Brean

1 year

Gov. Ducey's $95 million container wall will cost Arizona another $76 million to take down, and all the money will go to the same lucky company.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

7 months

I'm published in @AZCentral today: Tired of lax water laws? There's only 1 way to fix them Opinion: Wells are going dry in rural Arizona. Out-of-state businesses are exploiting our water. Yet Republican lawmakers refuse to lift a finger.

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Fix rural groundwater in Arizona? Voters can start by doing this

Opinion: Wells are going dry in rural Arizona. Out-of-state businesses are exploiting our water. Yet Republican lawmakers refuse to lift a finger.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

The little guy joined us today to knock on doors with @Enviro_Voter Project and @tucsonaudubon to talk to infrequent voters and remind them of the importance of voting in November! (And it wasn't too rainy!)

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 months

Submitted my signatures this afternoon for reelection to the Arizona Senate! Thank you to everyone who signed, and especially to the volunteers who collected signatures on my behalf!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

I am honored to have been named to the Governor's Water Policy Council! I look forward to discussing serious ideas to strengthen our groundwater management AND putting them into action to address this crisis.

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Governor Katie Hobbs

1 year

Yesterday, I convened the first meeting of my Water Policy Council. There is no doubt that the water challenges we face today are significant. But I am confident that by coming together we can solve them and ensure the continued prosperity of our state.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Republicans are pushing through bills and ballot referrals to prohibit #RankedChoiceVoting in AZ - but they're tilting at windmills. There's nothing to be afraid of - #RCV allows you to vote for your favorite candidates, and support from >50% of voters wins. @VoterChoiceAZ

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

As we enter the holiday season, there's so much to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

Absolutely not. Arizona needs more careful water💧management so our children can continue to thrive in the state. We shouldn't have to worry if our kids have a future here. 🏜️ This 👇🏽 would move us in the wrong direction and prioritize developer profits💲over our security.

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Arizona Daily Star

6 months

Arizona Senate chief wants to scrap 100-year water supply mandate | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

3 months

I was happy to give the opening prayer today in the Arizona State Senate and to recite a Hindu shloka for Lord Vishnu to remove obstacles as we deliberate. @IA_Impact @Hindus4HR

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 months

I was born and raised in Arizona, but I wouldn't expect racists like the ones in the comments to base their arguments in facts anyway

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 months

Just now I joined @CapehartJ and @LegallyLove on MSNBC to talk about the @AZSenateDems @AZHouseDems efforts last week to protect the broadly supported right to contraception. But the slim Republican majority in the #AZLeg is too extreme to support it.

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The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart

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2 months

TONIGHT on the #sundayshow : @quentinfulks @StevePtweets @priya4az @Legallylove @GovCTW @BasilSmiklePhD @AprilDRyan with @capehartj at 6pm ET #MSNBC

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

8 months

The headline says it well -- Az Sen. Priya Sundareshan: State will face tough budget choices because of tax cuts for wealthy Freshman lawmaker disappointed by Republican disregard for blind and deaf students

Az Sen. Priya Sundareshan: State will face tough budget choices because of tax cuts for wealthy |...

A Q&A with state Sen. Priya Sundareshan, a Democrat from Tucson

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Today I turned in a number of bills to: 🗳️ restore the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) and make voting easier 💦 Protect our groundwater supply 🔋 Make electric vehicle charging easier 🌞 Encourage renewable energy and minimize climate change

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Arizona Senate Democrats

1 year

While Republicans continue to play partisan games, Democrats are dropping policy that makes reality better: ✔️Environmental protections ✔️Paid Family & Medical Leave ✔️Abortion Protections ✔️Rental Support ✔️Housing Supply ✔️Climate Resiliency

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

But AZ Republican legislators told us there was no need to move forward on our Dem bills to protect contraception because there were no attempts to restrict this right... Surely we'll protect it now that we see these threats to that and all other repro rights??

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Biden-Harris HQ

1 month

Top Trump supporter Marsha Blackburn says Griswold v. Connecticut is “constitutionally unsound” (Griswold v. Connecticut is the 1965 Supreme Court ruling that legalized birth control)

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

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Senator @AnnaHernandezAZ did an amazing job today fielding the complex procedural motions to start moving a bill to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. A few Rs joined all @AZSenateDems to allow introduction of the bill. Our caucus will keep working to get this over to the House!

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Arizona Senate Democrats

1 month

We got the bill to #repealtheban : SB1734. Democrats are ready to get the job done and protect Arizonans’ right to decide their future. #azleg @AnnaHernandezAZ

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

18 days

Big win yesterday for AZ in repealing the 1864 abortion ban. Thanks to @SStahlHamilton and @AnnaHernandezAZ for introducing the bills in each chamber to do so. Much to celebrate - and much work remains to continue removing barriers to reproductive freedoms in AZ!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Our @AZAGMayes is right - Arizona can't afford to let *anyone* take our water for free. It's not just a problem of foreign actors. My bill for a groundwater fee on state lands didn't even get heard. And we must manage our rural gw or these communities will continue to suffer!

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CBS Mornings

1 year

A Saudi Arabian company is “using millions upon millions of gallons of precious groundwater” in the Arizona desert to grow alfalfa, a water-intensive crop. What the company is doing is not illegal — but it is drawing backlash, as the region experiences a devastating drought.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

9 months

I am so honored to receive this Rising Star award from the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, and hope to follow in the steps of previous winners in achieving future legislative successes! #NCEL2023 @ncelenviro

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National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

9 months

Sen. Priya Sundareshan ( @priya4az ) sponsored over 15 environmental bills in her first session, addressing transportation electrification, greenhouse gas reduction, and groundwater management, and more.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

7 months

We knew this was coming, thanks to the Ducey flat tax + unaccountable voucher expansion + other tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. But it hurts to see confirmation, and next year's budget will be grim.

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Mary Jo Pitzl

7 months

Change of fortune: Legislative budget officials say the state will end the budget year in June with a $400m deficit, reversing estimates of a $10m surplus. The main reason: lower income tax collections due to the flat income tax. Individual income tax collections down 27.4%

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

The @ld18dems held a wonderful event in Tucson for @Adrian_Fontes who explained why we need him to win Secretary of State! With a beautiful intro from @Conover17L . #ProtectDemocracy

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

4 months

Among many needed investments in the @GovernorHobbs budget, I'm particularly glad to see support for child care! My toddler was with me at the Capitol on Opening Day and I would have had to keep bringing him due to lack of daycare spots. Thankfully we got him in this week!

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@GovernorHobbs

Governor Katie Hobbs

4 months

🧵 I just released the Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget - a balanced appropriation that reduces overall spending while investing boldly in affordability, health & safety, and preserving our natural resources. Please read about it below ⬇️

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

Re AZ highway funding: 1. We haven't raised our gas taxes since the 1990s, lagging other states. 2. We should add a vehicle fee that is weight-based, reflecting the actual wear and tear caused by large vehicles, includes all vehicles, + potential benefits to public safety

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David Zipper

11 months

You love to see it: A new bill in New York State proposes weight-based car fees, forcing owners of oversized SUVs/trucks to pay hundreds of additional dollars to register their vehicles. *This* is how to push back against car bloat.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

A nice evening to bike ride on the Loop - and view the new Joe Pagac sculpture (we had the same bus stop in school) - before heading back to Phx for budget negotiations. We’ve got to cap vouchers overloading our funds, Invest in public schools, help the unhoused, + fix water!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

I said it then and I'll repeat it now - even the Republicans who call themselves moderate have governed to the extremes. We're flipping the AZ Legislature this year so a Democratic majority can actually reflect the will of the people and protect our rights. Support @A_DLCC

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Priya Sundareshan

2 years

AZ Gov @DougDucey signed bills today that show he's not moderate or reasonable, but perfectly aligned with the extremist Republicans in the #AZLeg . #HB2492 (kicks people off voter rolls) #SB1164 (bans abortions after 15 weeks) #SB1165 + #SB1138 (attacking trans kids).

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

4 months

Then and Now: always inspired by @GabbyGiffords and her work to advocate for gun safety, political change, and our Democratic values. Then: 2018 working to flip seats for @azdemparty & wearing my Giffords 2010 campaign shirt.

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Arizona Senate Democrats

4 months

Our caucus could not be more grateful for tireless work and advocacy that @giffords_org does to keep Arizonans safe from gun violence. Yesterday, the Giffords teamed partnered with @az4gunsafety to tell the Arizona State Legislature that enough is enough. To save more lives we

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

It was an honor to meet with @MomsDemand advocates from LD18 in my office today, and to meet the fierce @shannonrwatts - thank you all for your hard work educating legislators about gun violence prevention.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

Can confirm: these record vetoes by @GovernorHobbs were due to extreme partisan bills the #AZleg slim R majority sent her. But don't forget the Governor signed more bills than she vetoed this year, and those were generally bipartisan. So I hope for more inclusion next session.

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Arizona Daily Star

10 months

For Star subscribers: Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says one reason for her record 143 vetoes is the GOP-controlled Legislature sent her some extreme bills it knew she would block.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Ending Earth 🌎 Day weekend with a pledge to protect our aquifers, fix the loopholes in our AZ groundwater management, and ensure we have a sustainable future in AZ. Here I describe one of our loopholes:

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

After the national condemnation yesterday of AZ for having a cruel abortion ban from 1864 that criminalizes healthcare providers, I can't believe *every single Republican* in the House still voted to recess today instead of repealing the ban!

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Arizona Republicans Chicken Out on Vote to Repeal Abortion Ban

GOP lawmakers voted to recess rather than vote on a bill rolling back the 1864 ban, as Democrats chanted “Shame!”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

26 days

So glad to see Rep. @SStahlHamilton 's bill to repeal the 1864 abortion ban in AZ voted out of the House today. Thank you to the entire House Dem caucus for voting in favor. Our @AZSenateDems look forward to voting on this next Wed and sending it to the Governor to sign ASAP.

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Arizona Senate Democrats

26 days

JUST NOW: 32 Representatives in the House have voted to #RepealTheBan ! Thank you @AZHouseDems for your dedication and partnership as we fight to protect the rights of every Arizona. #azleg

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 months

Folks, we're gonna win this one and flip the #azleg to a Democratic majority! Help us @A_DLCC and contribute here

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I just gave to Arizona Democratic Legislative Caucus!

Show your support with a contribution.

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@TucsonAgenda

TucsonAgenda

2 months

The Legislative District 17 race looks like an easy win for Republicans. 🗳️🐘 But looks can be deceiving and the race is far from over. Democrats still have time to swoop in and take the win. 🌟🔵

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

9 months

My heart is with my TN colleagues in a super minority who are still working incredibly hard to represent the wishes of the people and prevent gun violence 💙✊🏽

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Justin J. Pearson

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9 months

Our democracy IS in peril! The @tnhousegop allows guns in committee rooms but not pieces of paper. They are throwing out people holding signs and weaponizing our State Troopers to do their dirty work. This is a disgusting abuse of power and shameful @GovBillLee @CSexton25 !!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

7 months

I stopped by the Tucson office today to see our notaries for #ArizonaforAbortionAccess and quickly get trained so I could pick up some petitions myself!

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Arizona List

7 months

Join us tomorrow in Phoenix from 3-6pm and bring back your petitions. Let's keep the momentum going!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

7 months

Arizona legislative Republicans are similarly claiming legislative privilege in the courts to hide their communications around bills that reduced voting access. Wonder why?

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Scott Braddock

7 months

“…legislatures across the country are making new and expansive claims of privilege to keep electoral maps in place and prevent the public from finding out how they made their decisions and why.”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 days

🚨🚨 HCR2060 now targets Dreamers, removing protections that they have relied on through that program to stay in the only country they have known. Being a DACA recipient no longer an affirmative defense to this misdemeanor - so they can be deported? Are we seriously doing this??

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Arizona Senate Democrats

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Since Republicans refused to be transparent and decided to put up amendments drafted behind closed doors, here is the amendment… If you look at #1 you can see that Republicans are banking on DACA protections ending to deport dreamers. #azleg

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

14 days

Arizona's groundwater regulation weaknesses exploited by "well-financed, large-scale agriculture taking advantage of existing policies at the cost of locals who don’t have the resources or government backing to do more." #AZLeg must act. via @tucsonstar

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Arizona's groundwater regulation weaknesses exploited by industrial-scale agriculture

“If the water goes, our homes aren’t worth anything," one resident told officials, her voice shaking. "And I just don’t understand how the state can even allow it.”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

4 months

Unthinkable 👇🏽, and yet many AZ Republican electeds follow this guy and even work for TPUSA. Democrats will continue to support and celebrate MLK's fight for equality and justice.

@willsommer

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is gearing up for an anti-MLK campaign next week to coincide with the holiday, saying the Civil Rights Act was a "huge mistake."

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8 months

The federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are creating investments here in southern AZ, helping negotiate lower drug prices, and ensuring accountability for tax cheats. So why are Republicans like my own Congressman, Rep. Ciscomani, voting to take away these benefits?

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Arizona Daily Star

8 months

Republican House members including Rep. Ciscomani are trying to undo the benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act that are helping us here in southern Arizona.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

Knocked on doors this morning for @TucsonRomero and @LaneSantaCruz1 - Tucson city election primary ballots get mailed out soon!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 months

It's always an honor to see @GabbyGiffords - and I'm especially thankful she took time while home in Tucson to support our work to flip the AZ Legislature this year! A lovely event this week and so much momentum. Visit for how you can help too! @A_DLCC

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

8 months

@TJShope @AZVictoryPAC @AZGOP I think even your side knows that there are ways to use modern technology to achieve border security, instead of this medieval and ineffective approach. But y'all built a wall to prove you were "doing something". Who's the 🤡?

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

5 months

Thank you to @PimaRecorder for today's tour of the signature verification + ballot curing setup! We saw the new ballot sort & scan machine,+ learned about the significant precautions+ bipartisan checks+ balances to ensure election security. AZ election officials are working hard!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

The fight for freedom is at the state level: 'Most of the nearly 600 doctors who participated in the survey also said “that pregnancy-related mortality and maternal health disparities have gotten worse as a result of the” Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion access last summer.'

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Tucson Sentinel

@TucsonSentinel

11 months

Democrats predict abortion access, reproductive rights will be key issues in 2024 #Tucson #Arizona

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Watch out AZ voters - the Rs in the #AZLeg want to send measures to the ballot (so @GovernorHobbs can't veto them) that would do extreme things like repeal charter cities from the AZ constitution - because they're mad about Tucson city elections:

Lawmakers want to strip 19 cities' rights but Tucson is real target

For Star subscribers: Arizona lawmakers are trying to strip cities of their home rule — simply to help get Republicans elected to the Tucson City Council.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Not even 2 weeks ago, AZ Senate Republicans held hostage *education for Deaf and Blind children* by passing a 4-year extension of the School for Deaf and Blind, instead of the full 8 years recommended. That's the controversy media should be focused on, not missing Bibles.

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Arizona Senate Democrats

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“Democrats countered with their own proposal of 10 years, arguing it would send a message of stability to the school's students, parents and staff. Plus, the agency received a positive performance audit and unanimous support from the House.”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

24 days

In @politico re where things stand in AZ: Dems have led the charge to repeal the 1864 abortion ban and the final vote will be in the Senate this Wed where we hope just 2 Rs will join us - it's not a guarantee since "the Republican party has become extreme in the age of Trumpism."

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

My career has been advocacy in various forms for strong action on climate change, and I ran for AZ Senate for the same reason. I'm so proud to receive an A+ from @Climate_AF for my votes and advocacy, and I'm also proud that every Democratic legislator received an A or higher! 💪🏽

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

So honored to join legislators from R-majority states at the @WhiteHouse Convening on Reproductive Rights and learn from each other on how to protect our freedoms. Many thanks to @POTUS @VP @SiXRepro for this opportunity!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Here's where it was made clear that #SCR1027 is just targeting Tucson:

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

Look who I ran into while #canvassing this evening! We talked about how far Arizona has come with installing #solar panels, thanks to Gabby's work to kickstart the industry here - but there's so much more work to be done to make AZ a leader in renewable energy.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Thank you @GovernorHobbs for vetoing these elections bills that would have made voting harder instead of easier. The #AZLeg is sending up bills without broad bipartisan support that deserve rejection. Let's work together to solve Arizona's problems.

@TucsonStar

Arizona Daily Star

1 year

Gov. Katie Hobbs nixed several measures Thursday that she said do nothing to make it easier for Arizonans to vote. Other proposed laws also got her veto stamp.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

Thank you to the @azdemparty African American caucus for the chance to hear our local and statewide candidates speak! Voting rights and democracy are at stake in this election - let's #flipAZblue #VoteBlue2022 @Adrian_Fontes @SandraDKennedy

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Welcome to #LD18 @BrianSFernandez ! We had a senator happy hour at one of my favorite hangouts, Tucson Hop Shop

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Let's do this in AZ! In areas where we already manage groundwater, we should permanently retire pumping rights that don't recharge the aquifers. #AZbudget And where groundwater isn't regulated at all, we need to expand groundwater management so we don't deplete the aquifers.

@Nature_Nevada

The Nature Conservancy in Nevada

1 year

In about 20 percent of Nevada’s groundwater basins, more groundwater is being withdrawn than the estimated available supply. We support creating a water rights retirement program as another tool for bringing them back into balance.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

5 months

I was proud to join @SierraClubAZ @ChispaAZ @votesolar @interfaithpower yesterday to reveal environmental priorities for the coming #AZLeg session including: - protecting water, - mitigating climate change, - repairing environmental injustices, and - bolstering democracy.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

5 months

Getting this award for environmental leadership was absolutely a highlight of my first year in office! Thank you again @ncelenviro and looking forward to more knowledge exchanges.

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National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

5 months

At NCEL's 2023 Forum, Minnesota Rep. @SydneyJordanMN and Arizona Sen. @priya4az were named NCEL’s Rising Environmental Leaders, for demonstrating strong leadership on environmental issues early in their legislative careers. #NCELYearinReview

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

24 days

This week Democrats in the AZ House led the vote to repeal the cruel 1864 abortion ban that the AZ Supreme Court ruled was still a valid law. Watch for this Wed, when the Senate is the next step. Like in the House, @AZSenateDems will lead and hope that 2 Rs will join us.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

Story from @azcentral : Arizona utilities still burn coal. When will that stop? Solar and wind power are cheaper, but 20%-25% of electricity APS and SRP customers use still comes from burning coal.

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Arizona still gets a significant amount of power from burning coal. How soon could that change?

Solar and wind power are cheaper, but 20%-25% of electricity APS and SRP customers use still comes from burning coal.

www.azcentral.com

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

Senate, and to take meaningful actions to limit the worst climate scenarios and to fix our water imbalance. So many thanks to all the voters, supporters, and volunteers who helped me win the primary. Now we get to work to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

5 months

Let's get a state Voting Rights Act for us here in AZ! 👇🏽

@NAACP_LDF

Legal Defense Fund

5 months

In a major win for voting rights, Connecticut enacted the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of Connecticut (“CTVRA”) in June 2023 to expand voting access and strengthen protections against voting discrimination for communities of color throughout the state.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

🚨BIG NEWS! Mayor @TucsonRomero has endorsed me in the #LD18 Senate race! I'm so proud to have her support for my campaign and her confidence in my integrity. I will fight for voting rights, access to abortion, and free public education - and to protect our environment!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

Today we marked the anniversary of when our constitutional rights were rolled back -- but we are committed to continuing to fight for our freedoms at the state level, including the right to control our bodies and access abortion care.

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Arizona Senate Democrats

11 months

Today marks 1-year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that stripped millions of Americans of their right to safe and accessible abortion care. Today we look to the future and the fight in front of us. #abortionishealthcare

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

Welcome to the new @bookmans location in #LD18 - what a fun party to celebrate and of course I left with a (used) book!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

"State officials now acknowledge that decades of farming and explosive growth have dangerously diminished Arizona’s water reserves." Many thanks to @GovernorHobbs for releasing previously-withheld information about the state of our aquifers. 🙏🏽

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

Outrageous and infuriating to learn that our state public retirement system @AzASRS has invested our funds in non-AZ companies taking advantage of our loose rural groundwater regulations, to the detriment of AZ residents. Listen to this:

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Reveal

10 months

Retirement funds are backing massive land deals that result in megafarms draining precious water in the rural West. Listen to the new episode of Reveal.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

5 months

It's dangerous and false to claim our water supply laws are preventing housing in AZ from being built. New housing can still continue within the metro Phoenix area. Only new single family homes on the far outskirts are impacted because they don't have enough water.

@TucsonStar

Arizona Daily Star

5 months

Phoenix-area homebuilders ask state to change water-supply laws | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

11 months

Out knocking doors this morning for @TucsonRomero and Lane Santa Cruz -- Tucson residents, ballots are in mailboxes so turn them in soon!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

I'm so proud that all 14 @AZSenateDems cosponsored this year's #SB1001 - the very 1st bill filed for 2024 - to restore the authorization for the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind for 10 years, after Senate Rs cruelly cut it to 4 & jeopardized needed services for AZ children.

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Arizona Senate Democrats

6 months

🚨November 15 marks the first day that legislators can pre-file bills for next session. Hear from Senator @priya4az about what we are fighting for this upcoming session. ⬇️ “We remain dedicated to the promise we made last session to continue supporting & fighting for #ASDB …”

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

16 days

Just wrapped a fantastic trip to Seattle getting support for @A_DLCC ! Thank you to @davidhogg111 for joining us and to WA legislators @joefitzgibbon @LizBerryWA and our wonderful host @BradyWalkinshaw !

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

9 months

Just look at the kind of things we can accomplish here in AZ if we #fliptheLeg like feeding students. Help @A_DLCC get Dems the majority!

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I just gave to Arizona Democratic Legislative Caucus!

Show your support with a contribution.

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@HungerSolutions

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

@HungerSolutions

9 months

Today is the first day of school and starting today - kids can focus on learning, not their hungry bellies. Thank you to all who helped us make this day a reality, @GovTimWalz @LtGovFlanagan @gus_heather @SydneyJordanMN @BlueCrossMN & many more!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

6 months

We continued our tradition to #OptOutside and enjoy our fabulous Catalina mountains. This and our friendsgiving potluck yesterday made for a lovely Thanksgiving holiday!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

No need to sacrifice our elections to the straw man of faster results. SOS @Adrian_Fontes is right: 'the premise that the system needs fixing amounts to “the tail wagging the dog.”' And 'Fontes is correct about Arizona’s voting system being secure, accurate and convenient.'

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azcentral opinions

1 year

Arizona elections are convenient and accurate, but is there a way to speed results without compromising an already solid system? Let's find out.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

8 months

Our laws should support the working people of AZ. We must remove the "right to work" language that prevents people from unionizing and organizing to fight for the good working conditions we all deserve.

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Arizona Works Together

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8 months

ENDORSEMENT UPDATE: Senator Priya Sundareshan ( @priya4az ) endorses AZ Works Together!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

8 days

AZ Dems @A_DLCC @azdemparty showed up last night at the @PimaDems Udall dinner. We're flipping seats this year in the #AZLeg and the AZ Corporation Commission for Democratic majorities and electing Dems up and down the ballot! Thanks to friends and partners there too ✊🏽

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 month

This CNN article highlights some of the extreme anti-voter ballot referrals that AZ Republicans are pushing through, including #HCR2032 described. Visit for the 20+ referrals just waiting for a final vote, in addition to the 5 already on the Nov ballot.

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Ballot Watch | Arizona Senate Democrats

Senate and House Concurrent Resolutions are heading to the ballot! Check out what you will see in the upcoming election.

www.arizonasenatedemocrats.com

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

1 month

In states with split governments like Arizona and Wisconsin, Democratic governors are vetoing the GOP legislature's anti-voting bills. That’s why the GOP is now scheming up new ways to sabotage democracy. We must call them out.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

2 years

We continue to underinvest in our public #education , but the good folks at @arizona_sos have been fighting to change this pattern. It's time for the #AZleg to give schools the funding they need. Our kids and community deserve it. I'm proud to have @arizona_sos endorsement!

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Save Our Schools AZ

2 years

Our #Vote4PublicEd Voter Guide is here! 🎉🎉🎉 Share widely & download a copy to guide you on filling out your ballot. For more specific information & a list of endorsed school board candidates, visit

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

10 months

@GovernorHobbs Earlier this year I introduced legislation that would require *anyone* leasing our state lands (usually at a nominal rate) to pay a separate fee for withdrawing groundwater. Water is a public resource that should be valued appropriately, not thrown in the lease for free!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @AZAGMayes - this, and more efforts by our state agencies (and resources to support them) will help us get a better idea of water use in AZ so we can make the changes we need to live sustainably.

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes

1 year

I recently discovered discrepancies in two Saudi-owned Fondomonte deep well permits, and am happy to report those drill permits have been rescinded by ADWR and our State Land Dept. That’s 6000 gallons per minute of water saved.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

It's outrageous that Arizona water remains fairly unregulated and open for exploitation. We must make real fixes to our water laws to promote sustainable use and protect our aquifers.

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

3 months

All smiles today on the Loop to see water flowing in the Rillito and snow still on top of the Rincons!

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AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan

1 year

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Extreme bills that pass the legislature in the Republicans' slim majority deserve to be met with vetoes by @GovernorHobbs . Those bills that get broader support are getting signed into law.

@ArizonaMirror

Arizona Mirror || bsky @azmirror.com

1 year

In just 100 days, Katie Hobbs has vetoed more bills than Janet Napolitano did in 158 days in 2005, via @Caitlin_Sievers

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