3-21-12 CPS, Border Patrol Posses, and Contraception

Published on March 21, 2012

Legalease is officially the third branch of the legislature!

Segments one and two: Rep. Katie Hobbs discusses HB 2794, a bill that will help streamline the function of social workers at child protective services. Also featuring Dana Naimark of the Children’s Action Alliance, an organization that advocates for the health and welfare of Arizona’s children and families.

On segment three: Senator Sylvia Allen – sponsor of SB1083,  a bill to create and fund a “special missions unit” to secure the Arizona border.

Segment four: Rep. Debbie Lesko – sponsor of HB2625 which, quoting from the Arizona Republic, “allows employers to refuse to provide health insurance coverage for birth control by citing religious and moral objections.”