Blackman's Guardianship Bill Passes House
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives passed HB2079 on Monday, a bill by Representative Walt Blackman (R-7), to streamline the guardianship process and prioritize minors’ best interests. The bill strengthens guardianship procedures, removes bureaucratic delays, and prioritizes stable homes for children.
“This bill is about one thing and one thing only: putting kids first. We won’t let politics or outdated legal hurdles prevent children from getting the care and stability they need,” said Representative Walt Blackman. “We are ensuring that guardianship decisions are made swiftly, fairly, and in the best interest of the child—not based on bureaucracy or red tape.”
“For too long, kids in Arizona have fallen through the cracks because of slow-moving legal procedures and unnecessary court delays,” Representative Blackman added. “We need to be proactive in protecting and supporting them, not making them wait for a system that doesn’t always work in their favor.”
Trump's Talks in Ukraine, Russia
President Donald Trump (R) released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the Ukrainian-Russian War.
President Trump has accused President Zelenskyy of being a "dictator" who "wants to keep the 'gravy train' going," referring to the hundreds of billions of dollars the United States has sent Ukraine amidst this conflict during the Biden administration.
The 45th and 47th President began by stating the war could've never been won by Ukraine, nor should it have ever started. However, President Trump believes only the United States can bring the conflict to a resolution.
"Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the U.S. and 'TRUMP,' will never be able to settle," said Trump.
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