Stanton's Highway Bill
Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) have introduced a bipartisan bill to recalibrate the awarding of grants from the Highway Trust Fund to ensure rapidly growing states receive adequate funding for construction projects.
For additional context, the Highway Trust Fund's source of revenue comes from transportation-related excise taxes, like those on gas, diesel, and heavy-duty trucking. The problem is that the formula for awarding these funds is still based on 2010 census data.
Arizona and Texas have grown rapidly in population since then, with the Grand Canyon State's population growing almost 12% since 2010 and Texas's population growth being the third-largest since 2010, but both states received very little highway funding despite this.
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Senator Ruben Gallego: This isn’t some reversal out of nowhere by Dems. The fact of the matter is, Dems, including me and my team, were trying to negotiate with the Republicans for weeks. The bill that was introduced for floor consideration back-pedaled on a lot of the progress we made and did not include other improvements we sought. It seems they want us to suck it up and vote for this bill without our input. That’s not what we expected during this negotiation and not how I operate. Our statement makes clear we won’t let them jam us. Looking forward to continuing to get this bill to a better place.
Representative Andy Biggs: It was an honor to host @ASU President @MichaelCrow in my DC office. I appreciate his valuable insight into the future of higher education in Arizona and the United States. I look forward to many more years of collaboration with Arizona’s great universities!
Representative Juan Ciscomani: Drones, missiles, aircraft. America must be protected from threats from above. Last week, Congressman Hamadeh voted to allocate $25 billion for the
Representative Yassamin Ansari: Donald Trump's administration is complete and utter chaos. My constituents and I are extremely concerned, and I've never seen anything like this. That's why I'm doing everything I can in Congress to fight his insanity and its harmful impacts.
State Senator Janae Shamp: I am beyond committed to making pedophiles' lives hell. I will never stop fighting to protect our children from the evil of these perverts!
State Senator Priya Sundareshan: Thank YOU @Vets_FWD for advocating for ratepayers and our climate. HB2679 could be amended to allow securitization as a benefit for utilities and ratepayers alike if it's only used to retire assets for a just transition - but right now it's dangerously broad.
State Representative John Gillette: Unfortunate, but this is very close to a Twilight Zone episode. At some point, people will wake up and take revenge at the polls. The Democrat party will out of power for 30 years, until we go too far... then we shift again.
State Representative Walt Blackman: Proud to stand for the rule of law and the safety of our communities. I’m glad to have voted YES on HB2099—a commonsense bill that empowers the Governor and Attorney General to uphold federal immigration laws and cooperate on enforcement. As your Representative for LD7, I will always support policies that protect Arizona families and ensure our laws are enforced. #LD7 #HB2099 #SecureTheBorder #AZLeg #RuleOfLaw
State Representative Selina Bliss: A shoutout to Jean for helping us get signatures this week at the PV Republican Club. We are aiming for over 1,000 signatures to get on the ballot to continue our work in the AZ State House. Help us out by signing our petitions for @QuangNguyenAZ and @SelinaBliss online at - apps.azsos.gov/apps/election/
State Representative Michael Carbone: We must invest in our local businesses to drive job growth and economic success in our communities. Let's do this together! carboneforaz.com #LD25 #AZstatehouse #majorityleader #repcarbone #carboneforAZ
Stanton Introduces Bipartisan Bill Recalibrating Federal Highway Funds— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Water Infrastructure from Cyberattacks— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have introduced the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act to protect the nation's water systems from cyberattacks.
Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security advisor Mike Waltz (R) and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration. Though the departures are presented as part of a routine reorganization, they follow months of internal tension stemming from security controversies like “Signalgate.”
Crane's Border Security Package Passes Committee— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane's (R-AZ) funding package for border security has passed the House Homeland Security Committee and is soon expected on the House floor.
Hamadeh Praises Trump Executive Order to Curb Weaponization of DOJ Against Law Enforcement— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) issued a statement praising President Donald Trump's recent executive order to end the Department of Justice (DOJ) weaponization against state and local law enforcement, including the Phoenix Police Department.
AFP-AZ Urges Montenegro to Bring Bolick's Housing Bill to Floor for Vote— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich
Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership with Ukraine— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships.
Nguyen Demands Answers After Infamous Criminal Kills Three Fellow Inmates— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-1) is seeking answers and accountability for the April 4th murders of three inmates in the Arizona State Prison Complex, saying, "This matter must not be brushed aside or left to internal spin. It demands more than an internal review — it demands openness and accountability to the public we serve."
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Multifamily Home Loan Limits— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing a bipartisan bill with Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) to increase the nation's housing supply by raising the multifamily home loan limit.
Hamadeh Introduces Anti-Ranked Choice Voting Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced legislation banning ranked-choice voting.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
