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Senate Education Committee recommends James McCain for Arizona Board of Regents
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Summary
The Senate Education Committee recommended James McCain to the full Senate for confirmation to the Arizona Board of Regents after McCain outlined his military background and priorities for rural, tribal and veteran students; the committee recorded a recommendation in favor.
James McCain, the governor's nominee to represent Northern Arizona on the Arizona Board of Regents, appeared before the Senate Education Committee and received a recommendation to the full Senate.
McCain thanked Governor Hobbs for the nomination and told the panel he spent 15 years in the military before earning degrees at Arizona State University. "I am grateful to Governor Hobbs for the honor of being nominated as the Northern Arizona representative on the Arizona Board of Regents," McCain said, adding that higher education has been "transformational" for service members.
McCain said he would focus on affordability, student safety and access for rural, tribal and veteran communities. In response to questioning about deployments and board duties, he said his reserve commitments ("one weekend a month, two weeks a year") would not affect his dedication to the role.
Vice Chair moved that the committee recommend McCain's confirmation to the full Senate. Following a roll call, the committee announced a recommendation in favor of confirmation.
The committee proceeded to bills after recording its recommendation.
