House Speaker Mike Johnson explained why newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva has not yet been sworn into office in an interview with C-Span Washington Journal. Adelita Grijalva won a special election last month to replace her late father, Raúl Grijalva, who previously represented Arizona in Congress. Upon arriving at the nation's capital, she expected to […] The post Speaker Johnson Emphasizes Government Shutdown in Delaying Grijalva's Oath appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego engaged in a heated exchange with House Speaker Mike Johnson over the government shutdown and its potential effects on healthcare coverage for millions of Americans. The dispute centered on government operations and healthcare access. The government shutdown has halted many services, and both senators argued that this threatens healthcare […] The post Kelly, Gallego Confront Speaker Johnson Over Government Shutdown appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
President Donald Trump announced this week that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan. The agreement includes a ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners. "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan," President […] The post Trump’s Peace Plan Receives Bipartisan Praise appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
As a registered nurse, I find it deeply troubling to witness the growing health crisis among Americans. More and more individuals are facing serious health issues, and it’s alarming to see a once-healthy population becoming increasingly unwell. Life expectancy in the U.S. is lower than in other developed countries, and the rates of chronic illnesses like […] The post Make America Healthy Again By Holding Big Pharma Accountable appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) have renewed calls for the Arizona House of Representatives to take action against State Representative John Gillette (R-30). As Cactus Politics covered in mid-September, State Rep. Gillette faced controversy after sharing an X post that received scrutiny. "We absolutely do not need a Muslim advisory anything in government," Gillette […] The post Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari Renew Calls for Ethics Investigation of John Gillet...| Cactus Politics
Governor Katie Hobbs officially announced this week that she's running for a second term in 2026, setting up what promises to be one of the most competitive races in state history. "Your stories of hard work, hope, and determination inspire me to keep moving our state forward," she said in a campaign video. "I'm ready […] The post Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Reelection Campaign appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Senator Mark Kelly is warning that more than 100,000 state residents could lose their health insurance if Congress doesn't extend federal tax credits that help people afford coverage. "If we don't extend these tax credits, premiums could double," he warned on social media. "More than 100,000 Arizonans could lose health care. Families shouldn't be one […] The post Mark Kelly Warns Over 100,000 Arizonans Could Lose Healthcare appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Representative Andy Biggs is pointing to newly released border data as evidence of changing immigration trends, highlighting a significant drop in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. “Promises made, promises kept,” Andy Biggs said in response to the White House announcement that illegal border crossings have fallen to the lowest levels in 5 decades. Promises […] The post Andy Biggs Shares Border Crossing Decline is Lowest Since 1970 appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Rep. Eli Crane praised the Working Families Tax Plan this week, calling attention to what he sees as a significant opportunity for rural healthcare transformation. "A good piece explaining the opportunity for rural healthcare created by the working families tax plan passed earlier this year," Crane shared on social media, referring to a new report […] The post Eli Crane Highlights Rural Healthcare Opportunity in Tax Plan appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued a statement this week on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, emphasizing the state's Holocaust education requirements. The 2023 attack resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths, with individuals taken hostage. Horne's statement noted that 48 hostages remain unaccounted for. Horne connected the […] The post Tom Horne Highlights Holocaust Education Requirements on October 7th Anniversary appeared f...| Cactus Politics
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a significant victory in her fight against drug dealers who target Arizona youth on social media. Joshua Lubischer, who sold dangerous drugs to minors through Instagram, has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison. Kris Mayes' office successfully prosecuted Lubischer, who received a sentence of 9.25 years in […] The post Kris Mayes Secures 9-Year Sentence for Instagram Drug Dealer Targeting Teens appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
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