Thank you Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing #SB1001. Arizona’s youth shouldn’t have to live in fear of being their authentic selves. May we continue to do better.

Last month I spoke with Alyssa Bickle who wrote a well-written article about the backstory of SB1001 and why myself and other colleagues are against hateful legislation.

Thank you to all who came out to support LD9 and learn about state issues. We do this because we believe it's important you have access to people that are making decisions on your behalf. A responsibility Seth Blattman and I do not take lightly! See you next time!

BREAKING: The AZ Dept. of Education is predicting that the state's GOP taxpayer-funded private school voucher program will grow to 100,000 students in '24 at a whopping $900M per year! Without reform, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts will bankrupt our state & our public

PRESS RELEASE: LGBTQ Caucus Marks Pride Month Message of Celebration & Concern #azleg

This weekend is #WearOrange Weekend. Every day more than 100 lives are lost to gun violence, and yet the legislative majority refuses to even consider lifesaving, common sense gun safety measures like background checks and red flag laws. Thoughts and prayers are not enough.

See you at 4PM!

Thank you Arizona List!

After Rep. Barbara Parker complains that light rail has been bad for Mesa, Rep. Representative Lorena Austin rebuts: “it has been absolutely transformative for downtown Mesa” attracting businesses, nightlife and higher education. “And also, not everyone in the Valley can afford a car.”

LD9: Help us talk with our neighbors in the Candlelight precinct Friday at 4:30PM! More details: mobilize.us/ld9democrats/e…

As temperatures climb above 100, stay cool with air conditioning and a place to rest at Resurrection Street Ministries, 1135 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203, open Monday-Saturday 9 am -6 pm and Sundays 12 pm - 6 pm. Find a map of cooling/hydration stations: my.mesaaz.gov/3gIoCef

I’m now on Threads! Make sure to give my account a follow! threads.net/@lorenaaustinaz