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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Reiterating Opposition to the Death Penalty
In light of the increasing possibility that Arizona will soon begin conducting new executions, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference want to reiterate our continued opposition to the use of the death penalty.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2010 Legislative Wrap-Up
On Thursday, April 29th the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 109 days in session. While much of the legislative session again focused on addressing Arizona’s growing budget problems, by the end, immigration became the most publicized and controversial issue of the year.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2009 Legislative Wrap-Up
After one of the most unusual and bitter legislative sessions in memory, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 7:31 a.m. on July 1st, making it the latest ending date in Arizona history.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2008 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Friday, June 27th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 166 days in session. Not only was this session one of the longest in Arizona history, it also marked one of the most acrimonious sessions in recent years. Before
Arizona Bishops’ Statement on Partial Birth Abortion Veto
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2007 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Wednesday, June 20th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 10:58 p.m. after spending a busy 164 days in session. The length of the session tied last year’s mark as the fifth longest in Arizona history and featured the introduction
Pastoral Statement Opposing the Death Penalty
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2007 Legislative Agenda
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2007 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) is the public policy voice of the Dioceses of Tucson, Phoenix, and Gallup, and represents the Church on legislative matters. Our core beliefs involve respect for all human life from conception until natural death. While some issues
Arizona Catholic Conference 2006 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Enormous Success for ACC’s Legislative Agenda On Thursday, June 22nd, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 12:12 a.m. after spending 164 days in session. A record 1,587 bills, memorials, and resolutions were introduced during what amounted to the fifth longest
Arizona Catholic Conference 2005 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Big Wins for ACC’s Legislative Agenda On Friday, May13th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 1:25 a.m. after spending 123 days in session. A record 1,443 bills, memorials, and resolutions were introduced during what amounted to a very busy
Arizona Catholic Conference 2005 Legislative Agenda
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2005 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Monday, January 10th, the 2005 Arizona legislative session began and the inevitable discussion surrounding various social issues and the budget dominated conversation at the Capitol. As always, business and special interest groups gathered to promote their agendas and protect their self
Arizona Catholic Conference 2004 Legislative Wrap-Up
ACC 2004 Legislative Wrap-up By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Wednesday, May 26, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 9:58 p.m. This year’s legislative session lasted 136 days, making it the 11th longest regular session in state history. The 2004 legislative session featured the introduction of 1,249 bills, memorials, and resolutions. Of these
Abortion/Informed Consent Legislation Provides Consumer Protection and Saves Lives
Abortion/Informed Consent Legislation Provides Consumer Protection and Saves Lives By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference Well over a thousand bills are introduced in the Arizona Legislature each year, but relatively few ever make it into law. Many important, and some not so important, bills are always included in these numbers. During the last
Arizona Catholic Conference 2003 Legislative Wrap-Up
ACC 2003 Legislative Wrap-up Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference On Thursday, June 19th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die (without setting a date to reconvene) at 5:57 p.m. This year’s legislative session lasted 158 days, making it the 7th-longest regular session in state history. The 2003 legislative session featured the introduction of 998
Preserving Religious Freedom (Mandatory Contraception)
Preserving Religious Freedom By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference Religious freedom is one of the most important concepts upon which the United States of America was formed. In fact, matters of conscience and religious freedom help form the cornerstone of many of our country‘s most important constitutional guarantees and civil liberties. Despite this
