News / Press Below you will find media stories highlighting the work of Theresa Ulmer, as the incumbent Arizona State Representative for District 24. Sept.25, 2008: Yuma Sun article on Rep. Theresa Ulmer- CLICK HERE Ulmer, Pancrazi awarded by The League of Arizona Cities and Towns Aug. 22, 2008 STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - The League of Arizona Cities and Towns recently honored Rep. Theresa Ulmer and Rep. Lynne Pancrazi, both of Yuma, for their commitment to protecting the local control of cities and towns. The League on Thursday gave Rep. Ulmer the "Legislative Champion" award and Rep. Pancrazi the "Friend of Cities and Towns" award during the Governor and Legislative Luncheon at the Marriott Camelback Inn Resort in Paradise Valley. Rep. Ulmer was one of eight state representatives honored as a "Legislative Champion." "I am very honored that the League selected me as one of their champions," Rep. Ulmer said. "I have worked hard to ensure our cities and towns are not burdened with additional mandates and can continue to enrich our quality of life." "The League's recognition is a huge honor," Rep. Pancrazi said. "Too often the Arizona Legislature is trying to enact broad policies that do not take into consideration the needs of cities. I am very proud to have a partnership with the cities." Ulmer, Pancrazi, Aguirre awarded by Arizona County Supervisors Association STATE CAPITOL, Phoenix, Sept. 15, 2008: Today, Sen. Amanda Aguirre, Rep. Lynne Pancrazi and Rep. Theresa Ulmer, all of Yuma, were awarded by the County Supervisors Association of Arizona for dedication to county issues. Rep. Ulmer was acknowledged with a “County Champion” award while Sen. Aguirre and Rep. Pancrazi were both given “County Advocate” awards during this morning’s Yuma County Supervisor’s meeting. Although awarded in Yuma, all three members represent both Yuma and La Paz counties. read more Ulmer, Pancrazi receive humanitarian award Published: 08.26.2008 on the Yuma Sun's website. On Tuesday, the Border Action Network, a membership-based organization that works with immigrant and border communities in southern Arizona, awarded Reps. Theresa Ulmer and Lynne Pancrazi, both D-Yuma, its 2008 Human Rights Champion Award. read more New employer sanctions bill does not go far enough Published: 04.16.2008 on the Tuscon Citizen's website. by Rep. Theresa Ulmer The Arizona Legislature is currently debating employer sanctions legislation. House Bill 2745, sponsored by Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa, comes on the heels of a law approved last year that provides sanctions against employers who hire undocumented workers. I voted against House Bill 2745 because it does not go far enough in addressing those concerns. House Bill 2745 creates...read more IMPACT FEES BILL PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE Senate Bill 1406 made its House debut this week in the Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs committee, where it passed with a 6-3 vote. After negotiating this issue for several weeks with the homebuilders and Senate President Tim Bee (R- Tucson), the League... read more Press Title 3 Legislation will help border port authorities to develop critical infrastructure Published: 02.20.2008 on the Tuscon Citizen's website. The Greater Yuma Port Authority and District 24 legislators have been working diligently during the last few years to make the San Luis II commercial port of entry a reality. read more Firms suggest sanctions-law changes Mary Jo Pitzl The Arizona Republic Jan. 25, 2008 12:00 AM A committee of business owners recommended half a dozen changes to the state's employer-sanctions law Thursday despite a warning that too much tinkering could bring on a ballot initiative with even harsher penalties for employers who hire illegal workers.read more Preserve chief expects city's voters to OK land issue January 4, 2008 - Ari Cohn, East Valley Tribune McDowell Sonoran Preserve chief Bob Cafarella said he believes support in Scottsdale will be strong for a proposed referendum in the November election aimed at making it easier for local government to buy land for conservation. read more Lawmaker: Foreign Workers Essential to SE Ariz. Economy April 9th, 2007 by Jim Cross/KTAR Like the rest of Arizona, Yuma is facing explosive growth and trouble filling jobs. Agriculture and tourism drive southwestern Arizona's economy. "You can go to about any restaurant in town and they'll tell you we desperately need workers," says Democratic State Representative Theresa Ulmer. read more Legislation will help border port authorities to develop critical infrastructure Published: 02.20.2008 on the Tuscon Citizen's website. The Greater Yuma Port Authority and District 24 legislators have been working diligently during the last few years to make the San Luis II commercial port of entry a reality. read more District 24 Legislators meet officials and residents in Parker By John Gutekunst, Monday, December 10, 2007 The three state legislators from District 24 want to know what issues are important to residents of La Paz County. That's what Sen. Amanda Aguirre (D-Yuma), Rep. Lynn Pancrazi (D-Yuma) and Rep. Theresa Ulmer (D-Yuma) said at a public meeting on Dec. 4 at Arizona Western College in Parker. read more Businesses could be forced to verify worker legal status The Business Journal of Phoenix - February 12, 2007 by Mike Sunnucks Democratic state lawmakers are proposing a border security plan that would require midsize and large employers to verify the immigration status of workers or face fines and possible revocation of their business licenses. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Ulmer of Yuma and other Democrats, would require businesses with 40 or more workers to verify the legal status of current and prospective workers and participate in a federal verification system by January 2009. read more