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House Speaker Steve Montenegro is taking matters into his own hands after Attorney General Kris Mayes did not provide an answer as to whether she'll appeal a court ruling that struck down part of Arizona's birth certificate law. "If the Attorney General won't defend Arizona's laws, we will," Montenegro declared as House Republicans filed a […] The post Steve Montenegro Steps In to Defend Arizona Birth Certificate Law appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona State University President Michael Crow faces the decision of whether to accept the Trump administration's offer to ASU, which is to sign a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" and receive preferential access to federal grants. In return, the university would need to follow White House requirements on who it admits, who it […] The post Will ASU President Michael Crow Follow UA Lead? ASU Faces Federal Compact Decision appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Attorney General Kris Mayes is taking House Speaker Mike Johnson to federal court, claiming he's illegally preventing a newly elected representative from taking office. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced this week that she's filed a lawsuit demanding that Adelita Grijalva be sworn in to Congress. Grijalva won Arizona's seventh Congressional district election last month with […] The post Kris Mayes Officially Sues Mike Johnson over Grijalva’s Delay appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
During an appearance on Fox Business' Claman Countdown, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) discussed the ongoing government shutdown, admitting that "it does suck," while emphasizing that healthcare negotiations need to happen. "This does suck, and I am sorry that we are actually putting you in this situation," Sen. Gallego began, addressing constituents. "And in the short […] The post Ruben Gallego Says Shutdown 'Does Suck,' Emphasizes Healthcare Negotiations appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) joined a letter with several other House Republicans affirming Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) blaming of Senate Democrats for the government shutdown while also pushing for healthcare reforms. Republicans have long argued that Democrats refuse to reopen the government because the continuing resolution (CR) passed by House Republicans allows Affordable Care Act […] The post Juan Ciscomani Joins Letter Blaming Senate Democrats for Shutdown appeared first on...| Cactus Politics
Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have teamed up to spearhead a letter demanding more stringent proof of citizenship when registering to vote. As the Daily Wire explained, America First Legal recently filed a petition to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) calling for such documentary proof of citizenship, with Rep. Crane and […] The post Eli Crane, Ted Cruz Call for Proof of Citizenship in Voter Registration appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Hobbs' Budget to Fight Homelessness Governor Katie Hobbs announced an investment this week to help Arizona families stay in their homes and support people experiencing homelessness. The $13.5 million in grant funding will go directly to nonprofit organizations and local governments working on the front lines of the housing crisis. The money comes from the Arizona Promise […] The post SNAKEBITE— 10.22.25— Hobbs' Budget to Fight Homelessness— Trump Endorses Swoboda— Kelly on Healthc...| Cactus Politics
Governor Katie Hobbs announced an investment this week to help Arizona families stay in their homes and support people experiencing homelessness. The $13.5 million in grant funding will go directly to nonprofit organizations and local governments working on the front lines of the housing crisis. The money comes from the Arizona Promise Budget and brings […] The post Katie Hobbs Delivers $13.5 Million to Fight Homelessness Across Arizona appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Gina Swoboda, the current chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, announced this week that she's running for Congress in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, and President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy. This endorsement carries significant weight in Arizona Republican primaries. The endorsement comes as the district, which covers Scottsdale and northeast Phoenix, becomes one of […] The post Trump Endorses Arizona GOP Chair Swoboda for Competitive Congressional Seat appeared...| Cactus Politics
As the government shutdown enters its 21st day with no resolution in sight, Senator Mark Kelly highlighted the impact on families through a conversation with Eric, a small business owner facing uncertainty about his health insurance costs. Kelly shared the conversation on X, which included Eric discussing "the ACA tax credits expiring and what he'll […] The post Small Business Owner Shares Healthcare Concerns with Mark Kelly appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
The University of Arizona announced this week that it will not sign onto a White House proposal offering increased federal funding in exchange for changes to campus policies. The decision came after Representative Greg Stanton encouraged UA President Suresh Garimella to reject the agreement in early October. Stanton called the proposal "an unprecedented intrusion into […] The post Greg Stanton Applauds University of Arizona Declining White House Funding Agreement appeared first on Cactus Po...| Cactus Politics
Crane's Shutdown Warning Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) discussed the government shutdown as it enters its third week in a recent appearance on One America News Network's Matt Gaetz Show, warning that Democrats will shut the government down again if Republicans allow them to in the future. Rep. Crane shared an excerpt of his interview on X. […] The post SNAKEBITE— 10.20.25— Crane's Shutdown Warning— Solar for All— Grijalva's Swearing-In— Petersen, Tariffs, Mayes, Much More... ap...| Cactus Politics
Attorney General Kris Mayes is highlighting concerns about online predators using video game platforms to target children, citing a recent case where a 13-year-old Arizona girl was abducted by someone she met playing Roblox. During an October 14 roundtable discussion, Mayes questioned whether gaming companies are aware that children are being exploited on their platforms. […] The post Kris Mayes Secures Funding to Combat Online Predators After Roblox Abduction appeared first on Cactus Pol...| Cactus Politics
Protesters gathered across the country over the weekend for "No Kings" Day rallies, the third major organized event since President Donald Trump returned to office. Organizers estimated about 7 million people attended roughly 2,700 events nationwide. Hundreds of Arizonans participated at various locations, with the largest crowd assembling at the State Capitol in Phoenix. People […] The post Thousands Rally for ‘No Kings Protest’ as Lawmakers Clash Over Trump Policies appeared first o...| Cactus Politics
Governor Katie Hobbs announced changes last week to Arizona's disability services system, directing state agencies to pause care hour reductions and create new exceptions for families caring for children with complex needs. The governor ordered the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to build flexibility into a recently implemented assessment tool used to determine […] The post Katie Hobbs Delays Care Hour Cuts for Families of Children with Disabilities appeared first on Ca...| Cactus Politics
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau| Cactus Politics
Arizona residents will spend the next two and a half years behind bars after orchestrating an elaborate s| Cactus Politics
President Donald Trump has officially declared Antifascist Action, better known as "Antifa," a domestic terrorist organization via an| Cactus Politics
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Arizona legislators are proceeding with additional hearings to examine potential fraud within the state's| Cactus Politics
A new Arizona law signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs Monday is meant to increase the state’s housing supply while conserving groundwater.| KJZZ
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
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is again pressing the federal government to address what she calls a worsening crisis in electric reliability at the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a federally run utility that supplies power to more than 13,000 customers across five Arizona counties.| KJZZ
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called for a federal investigation of the fire's management after a destructive wildfire destroyed the famo| Cactus Politics
After a brutal week that saw Phoenix temperatures soar to 117 degrees, Arizona's monsoon season officially b| Cactus Politics
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Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their chi| Cactus Politics
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State Representative Lisa Fink (R-27) scathingly condemned Governor Katie Hobbs' (| Cactus Politics
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Freshman State Representative Anna Lynn Abeytia (D-24) is under scrutiny for supposed campaign finance vi| Cactus Politics
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According| Cactus Politics
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