During the first week of the legislative session, Arizona tribal leaders emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the state’s 22 tribal nations and state officials to address the various challenges their communities face.
“All of us benefit from one another’s successes,” Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier said. “We know that we must work together to build a region where there will be opportunities in the years to come.”
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Tribal leaders from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Hualapai Tribe and the Ak-Chin Indian Community provided a tribal nations address at the Arizona House of Representatives as part of Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day on Jan. 10.
House Speaker Ben Toma, a Republican from Peoria, emphasized the important role of tribal nations as partners to the state, saying that they have significantly contributed to the success of the state’s economy, generating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue.
“This annual gathering serves as more than a ceremonial event,” Toma added. “It is a testament to the enduring partnership between the state and tribal communities.”
Senate President Warren Petersen echoed Toma’s remarks on the value of Arizona’s partnership with the 22 tribal nations as they continue to work together, such as securing Arizona’s water for future generations and prioritizing conservation and augmentation efforts.
“As we begin our first week in the legislative session, I’m confident we’ll continue on this trajectory together, working together for a stronger Arizona and a better future for everybody who lives here,” the Gilbert Repub …
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