“Arizona and other state troopers are making their presence known on Capitol Hill this week, voicing strong opposition to any legislation that would permit heavier trucks on U.S. highways. Among the law enforcement pushing back is Jeffrey Hawkins, president of the Arizona State Troopers Association, who, according to Arizona Public Media, stressed that the proposal to increase semitrailers weight limit will exacerbate dangers on the roads and lead to more severe accidents. “We only have 63% of Phoenix filled, currently, with troopers,” Hawkins stated, emphasizing the resource scarcity and increase in response times that could compound risks.”