PHOENIX – The Greater Phoenix Chamber Political Action Committee (GPC PAC) has endorsed 58 candidates for the Arizona Legislature prior to the August 28 Primary Election. The Chamber PAC has
supported business-friendly candidates in local and state races for more than three decades.

“For nearly 40 years, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Political Action Committee has identified and supported pro-business candidates for state and local offices of both political parties,” explained GPC PAC Chairman John Moody. “After an in-depth interview and policy analysis process for the 2018 primary election cycle, we are pleased to endorse candidates we believe understand the issues impacting the success of business, and who are willing to collaborate to advance policies that will support a prosperous economy in the Greater Phoenix Region and throughout the state of Arizona.”

“The PAC and the endorsement process are cornerstones of the Chamber, vital to our mission of advocating for and supporting our member businesses,” said Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber President and CEO. “Once again, the PAC Board interviewed many well-qualified candidates and chose to make primary election endorsements of those whose policies and agendas are most closely aligned with the overall mission of the Chamber. The Chamber is proud to support candidates focused on boosting Arizona’s economy through job creation and business retention and expansion. These candidates are truly dedicated moving Arizona forward.

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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Representative Vince Leach (R-11) today was featured as “Legislator of the Week” by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and FreedomWorks for his wide range of experience of government, military service, and business.

ALEC is a nationwide non-profit who promote the principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism. “For decades ALEC has been the flagship organization at the state level fighting to promote free markets, low taxation, and federalism,” said Representative Leach. “I am proud to have been featured as their ‘legislator of the week’ and thank the Arizona House staff, stakeholders, and my fellow legislators for working with me to make new ideas into effective public policy.”

“I look forward to the great work we can accomplish here in Arizona to inspire legislators across the nation.”

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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Representative Vince Leach (R-11) today thanked Governor Doug Ducey for signing HB 2153 into law.

HB 2153 protects the privacy of donors by prohibiting cities and counties from requiring certain nonprofit entities to register as political action committees or forcing the disclosure of information identifying donors. The new law does not supersede federal laws governing the tax-exempt status of nonprofit entities.

“The First Amendment affords all Americans, including those that donate to charities, the right to support or oppose political issues without intimidation from the government,” said Representative Leach. “Charitable organizations shouldn’t have the privacy of their donors jeopardized simply because they weigh in on a political issue that may affect them.”

“I’m grateful to my colleagues for their hard work getting HB 2153 through the Legislature and to Governor Ducey for recognizing its importance by signing it into law.”

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