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
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
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
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
DataRobot recently hosted its AIX Summit, an event designed to bring together industry leaders, technologists, and enterprise executives to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the way government agencies and organizations operate. More than a showcase of tools and platforms, the summit provided a candid look at both the opportunities and the roadblocks government agencies […] The post 3 Takeaways from the AIX Summit on Building a Government AI Workforce appeared fir...| Government Technology Insider
Securing public Wi-Fi requires more than just network security: it also requires maintaining public trust in government.| Government Technology Insider
U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is pressing the San Antonio Airport (SAT) for answers after reports surfaced that the airport refused to display a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video, which addresses the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations. Roy expressed disappointment in a letter to SAT Officials, citing […] The post Chip Roy Questions San Antonio International Airport Over DHS Video Refusal appeared first on Texas ...| Texas Politics
Millions of Americans nationwide participated in "No Kings" protests over the weekend, denouncing President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The demonstrations aimed to show opposition to what participants called an erosion of democracy and constitutional norms. In Texas, rallies took place across the state, with the largest gathering occurring in Austin, where it was […] The post Thousands Rally Across Texas for "No Kings" Protest Against Trump Administration appeared first ...| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an expanded investigation into the University of North Texas (UNT) after the school allegedly failed to take disciplinary action against students who celebrated the political assassination of Charlie Kirk and issued threats of violence to fellow students. Paxton previously demanded answers from UNT regarding reports of left-wing extremism on […] The post Ken Paxton Expands Investigation into UNT Over Failure to Address Extremism appeared first on Te...| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the deployment of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of the “No Kings” protest that is planned for October 18th. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has responded to the governor’s order, assuring that the city is ready to cooperate while protecting […] The post Austin Mayor Responds to Greg Abbott's 'No Kings' Protest Order appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), has introduced the No Sharia Act, which aims to prohibit the use or enforcement of Sharia Law a| Texas Politics
Arizona residents will spend the next two and a half years behind bars after orchestrating an elaborate s| Cactus Politics
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee this week for congressional oversig| Cactus Politics
Arizona legislators are proceeding with additional hearings to examine potential fraud within the state's| Cactus Politics
States can leverage AI and automation to align job seekers with occupations that reflect their strengths and interests.| Government Technology Insider
Federal leaders share customer experience strategies that streamline service, modernize systems, and increase public trust across agencies.| Government Technology Insider
Part three of our labor exchange series centers on the current job matching process, the technology behind it, and where that technology falls short.| Government Technology Insider
A new Baselice & Associates poll found that a strong majority of Republican primary voters support a total ban on consumable THC products in Texas.| Texas Politics
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Aaron Reitz (R) in his bid to become the next Attorney General of Texas.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced a $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to Austin Community College District (ACC) for new advanced manufacturing and precision welding labs at its Round Rock Campus.| Texas Politics
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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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexi| Texas 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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Dark fiber and flexible NaaS connectivity solutions are powering healthcare AI at the network edge. | Government Technology Insider
In the face of budget uncertainty, state governments are turning to automation technologies to increase efficiency. But adoption isn’t always easy.| Government Technology Insider
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With a modernized security strategy, state and local CISO’s can navigate limited budgets, persistent talent gaps, and increasingly sophisticated threats.| Government Technology Insider
After announcing his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) has revealed his candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner in Precinct 2.| Texas Politics
There’s more troubling news for Senator John Cornyn’s (R) reelection campaign as a new poll finds him trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 22 points.| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that his lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) has been resolved, following the district’s a| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation against the Austin Independent School District (AISD), accusing the district of violating state law by promoting elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in its curriculum.| Texas Politics
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
Almost all of Arizona's Congressional delegation has united behind Representative Juan Ciscomani's (| Cactus Politics
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After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passe| The Floridian
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters.| Texas Politics
With the State of Florida voting on Amendment 4 – enshrining the right to have abortions in the state constitution – Floridians can look to the results of o| The Floridian
New research from New American Economy highlights the crucial role immigrants are playing in South Carolina’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields like healthcare, education, and social work. In order to remain competitive and meet the critical workforce shortages in these fields, South Carolina will need to implement policies […]| New American Economy Research Fund
In January 2022, NAE merged with the American Immigration Council to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming. New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants in […]| New American Economy Research Fund
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in the City of Los Angeles, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant […]| New American Economy Research Fund
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles County play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in Los Angeles County, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights […]| New American Economy Research Fund
