MErste

My name is Representative M. Erste from the state of Arizona. I am part of the Republican party because i agree with all of their aspects and disagree with the aspects of democrats. The congress person most like me and my views is United States Arizona Senator John McCain ([]) ([])

HB83 My bill is about preserving life for animals and people. I wrote this bill to stop homicides and decrease hunting. Hunting is getting very unsafe for people after a father was mistaken for an animal and a son shot him. To stop this from happening again this bill will decrease hunting and make it somewhat safer for Americans and for animals, too.

ARIZONA: Interesting Facts: ~Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State because it is home of the Grand Canyon. ~Arizona became a state February 14, 1912. ~Arizona produces most of the nation's copper. ~Phoenix is Arizona's capital. ~The state gem is turquoise. ~The state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom. ~The state bird is the cactus wren. To find more Arizona fun facts go to: []

Facts that relate to the issues I am most interested in (Gun Control, the Economy, and Immigration): ~There is no permit needed to carry rifles and shotguns but a permit is needed to carry a handgun. ~No state permit is required to purchase a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. ~ It is considered unlawful to sell or give a firearm or ammunition to a minor without written consent of the parent or legal guardian. ~The "Five C's" are used to describe Arizona's basic industries: Copper, Cotton, Citrus, Cattle, and Climate.These were considered as the core of Arizona's economy. ~IIMPACT (Illegal Immigration Prevention & Apprehension Co-op Team) assists with the investigation of property, financial, and violent crimes associated with illegal immigration. More information about Arizona gun control: [] More information about Arizona economy: [] More information about Arizona immigration: []

ARIZONA GUN CONTROL: In Arizona there is no permit needed to possess a shotgun, rifle, or handgun. this increases homicides and hunting which are both definitely not safe. No person is allowed to carry a firearm "concealed on his person" but a handgun carried in a belt holster which is partially visible or carried in luggage isn't considered to be concealed. A permit is needed to carry a concealed gun. The permit is valid for four years and renewable every four years. This is a general idea of the Arizona gun control. []

ARIZONA ECONOMY: This year Arizona is facing an anticipated budget of $3 billion plus. The economy of Arizona is getting better; employment is no longer falling, retail sales have increased, personal income is being stabilized, and housing markets are just starting to recover. It can take a some years to repair damage of the recession but the business cycle is back on top. []

ARIZONA IMMIGRATION: To prevent immigration Arizona has come up with IIMPACT (Illegal Immigration Prevention & Apprehension Co-op Team). IIMPACT is made to "deter, disrupt, and dismantle violent criminal organizations profiting from illegal immigration". Their goals are to prevent criminal activities relating to human smuggling and to ensure safety of human smuggling victims. []