Exclusive: Sen T.J. Shope Defends Vote to Advance Hobbs’ Nominee for Top Environmental Post
Controversial Peters Advances To Full Senate Despite Hickman Farms Backlash
State 48 News obtained an exclusive statement from Senator T.J. Shope(R-LD16) explaining his decision to vote yes on advancing Governor Katie Hobbs’ nominee, Karen Peters, to lead the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Shope shared his full prepared remarks, portions of which were not read aloud during the hearing.
“I’ve asked some tough…
