The decision came after the County Citizens Defending Freedom, an ultra-conservative, Christian group, complained about the book
If passed Indiana would become the 11th state to ban Trans students from playing sports in accordance with their gender identity
Detectives made 60 arrests and obtained eight (8) arrest warrants related to the sale and/or possession of illegal narcotics
SB 20, which would have exposed school districts to costly lawsuits for failing to protect trans students, was defeated in subcommittee
"I’m extremely disappointed with the Arizona Republicans who continue to perpetuate homophobia and transphobia"
There are ongoing complaints that this current administration has been discriminatory against women, LGBTQ people & English language learners
Democrats, who maintain a 21-19 majority in the state Senate, have vowed to block any anti-LGBTQ bill that is introduced
The measure now moves to the full House for a vote- as the Senate already approved it will then head to Governor Noem for her signature
“Mayor Ward was a valued and trusted leader and a fierce advocate- We are heartbroken... & extend our deepest sympathy to the mayor’s family"
“As a gay man, to sit here in committee, to hear that, there was no book that I read that brought me to who I am”
