AZ Healthcare Changes State Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and State Representative Julie Willoughby (R-13) are demanding the renegotiation of new healthcare policies set to take effect on October 1st. Both lawmakers shared in a recent statement that "creating this tool is a huge responsibility, and we need people at the table who have real-life experiences and expertise […] The post SNAKEBITE— 10.1.25— AZ Healthcare Changes— Schweikert for Governor— Shutdown Imminent?— Nguyen, Robs...| Cactus Politics
State Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and State Representative Julie Willoughby (R-13) are demanding the renegotiation of new healthcare policies set to take effect on October 1st. Both lawmakers shared in a recent statement that "creating this tool is a huge responsibility, and we need people at the table who have real-life experiences and expertise to […] The post Janae Shamp, Julie Willoughby Demand Renegotiation of Arizona Healthcare Policies appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert announced his candidacy for Arizona governor this week, stating that he has given up on fixing Washington but believes his home state still holds hope. "I've grown to believe Washington ... is unsavable," Schweikert told Axios Phoenix. "I do believe Arizona is savable." The 14-year House veteran is entering a Republican […] The post David Schweikert Jumps Into Arizona Governor's Race appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona's congressional delegation is sharply divided as the federal government faces a potential shutdown beginning October 1st, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other. Republican congressional candidate Abe Hamadeh placed responsibility solely on Senate Democrats, accusing them of blocking a clean spending bill passed by House Republicans. "Democrats want to prioritize illegal immigrants over Americans […] The post Lawmakers Clash Over Government Shutdown as Residents Brace for...| Cactus Politics
Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen received one of the most prestigious honors for gun rights over the weekend, accepting the Legislator of the Year award from the Second Amendment Foundation at its 40th annual conference in Salt Lake City. The national recognition highlights Nguyen's work championing gun rights as chairman of Arizona's House Judiciary Committee. […] The post Quang Nguyen Wins National Recognition for Second Amendment Advocacy appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
A new audit revealing widespread failures at Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) has become the focus of Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson's criticism of Governor Katie Hobbs' administration, as Robson positions herself as a leader capable of addressing the crisis. "New audit finds MASSIVE failures at Katie Hobbs' Department of Child Safety," she […] The post Karrin Taylor Robson Slams Child Safety Failures Under Katie Hobbs appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Schweikert's Regulation Bill Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to automatically cut outdated rules and regulations. Specifically, Rep. Schweikert's Regulatory Evidence-based Standards for Thorough Accountability and Reassuring Tests — Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely (RESTART-SUNSET) Act strengthens the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), which requires federal agencies to assess the effects of their […] The post SNAKEBITE— 9.30.2...| Cactus Politics
Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to automatically cut outdated rules and regulations. Specifically, Rep. Schweikert's Regulatory Evidence-based Standards for Thorough Accountability and Reassuring Tests — Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely (RESTART-SUNSET) Act strengthens the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), which requires federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulations on small […] The post David Schweikert Introduces...| Cactus Politics
Senator Ruben Gallego is standing by his support for Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance, responding to critics who questioned the Puerto Rican artist's selection. The announcement was made during the previous "Sunday Night Football" game that the three-time Grammy Award winner will headline Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, […] The post Gallego Defends Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance Amid Backlash appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
A new water conservation program, which allows farmers to sell their water rights to housing developers, officially went into effect last week. The "Ag-to-Urban" program is designed to address two of Arizona's most pressing challenges, such as water scarcity and the housing shortage. By converting high-water-use farmland to residential development, state officials project the program […] The post Ag-to-Urban Program Now Active, Conserving Water and Boosting Housing appeared first on Cactu...| Cactus Politics
Arizona political leaders issued statements Sunday following a shooting at a Michigan church that resulted in multiple casualties and a fire at the building. Representative Yassamin Ansari released a statement addressing the incident and broader concerns about gun violence at places of worship. "Another horrifying act of gun violence at a place of worship. My […] The post Arizona Leaders Respond to Michigan Church Shooting appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discussed President Donald Trump's last-minute decision to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of a potential government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, suggesting Democrats want to avoid being viewed as the instigators of a shutdown. President Trump had previously stated he would refuse to negotiate, but changed his […] The post Andy Biggs Discusses Trump's Meeting with Dem Leaders Ahead of Shutdown appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency Saturday for Gila County after severe monsoon storms unleashed catastrophic flooding that has claimed three lives and left others potentially missing. The disaster has transformed the area into a hazardous zone, with emergency crews working around the clock to search for survivors and assess the full scope […] The post Devastating Floods Leads Hobbs to Issue State of Emergency in Gila County appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
The Tolleson Union High School District has become the first Arizona public school district to refuse to provide financial records to state lawmakers. Instead, they're demanding more than $26,000 in fees that officials acknowledge are meant to discourage the request. The dispute began after a July 21 hearing by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, which […] The post Tolleson School District Blocks Legislative Records Request, Demands $26,000 Fee appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona State Senator Analise Ortiz is facing calls for her removal from office after federal investigators revealed that the gunman in Wednesday's deadly Dallas ICE shooting had researched methods to track federal agents' locations. The conflict began from Analise Ortiz's August 5th Instagram post in which she informed her Phoenix community that Immigration and Customs […] The post Analise Ortiz Slammed After Dallas ICE Shooter Tracked Agent Locations appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Many Arizona residents are concerned about the future of their healthcare due to a new federal law that threatens to strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of people and could lead to the closure of community health centers and rural clinics. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed on July 4, is expected to cut […] The post Healthcare Centers Face Closure Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
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Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton says he was illegally denied entry to the Eloy Detention Center on Friday, where a longtime Valley resident and business owner, Kelly Yu, has been held since May.| KJZZ
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