Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill

A larger discussion about how to guarantee that all children feel secure and protected in Arizona's educational institutions was sparked Tuesday when Governor Katie Hobbs rejected legislation that would have permitted parents and students to sue teachers over claims of antisemitism.

A key component of high-quality education continues to be the establishment of safe learning spaces where each student feels protected, valued, and unaffected by discrimination. Students' capacity to study and flourish is severely restricted when they are ... READ MORE

Senator Ruben Gallego: In America, hard work should pay off. But Trump’s reckless tariffs and billionaire tax breaks are rigging the game against working people.

Representative Andy Biggs: The coordinated anti-ICE demonstrations across the nation have crossed the line from protests to violent riots. Congress ought to investigate the groups potentially aiding and abetting this criminal conduct.

Representative Eli Crane: I fully support having a strong military. However, the Pentagon has never passed an audit, and the Uniparty offers no incentive to get its fiscal house in order. The only language the swamp understands is money, so we must use the power of the purse to enact reform.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: I met with the @alzassociation to discuss their efforts in combating Alzheimer’s and other dementia. From meeting with them in both DC and Tucson to attending their annual walk, I’ve been a strong supporter of continued congressional research funding, strengthening caregiver support, and expanding early detection.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: The Assad regime is gone, & hopes are high for the new government to successfully integrate America’s partners, the SDF, support minorities, & work with the administration & @USAMBTurkiye to realize @POTUS' bold vision for the Middle East:

Representative Greg Stanton: 72% of Americans support legal status for Dreamers—and for good reason. DACA recipients contribute billions to our economy every year. They’re workers, students, neighbors, and essential to our future. It’s time Congress gave them the stability they deserve. #HomeIsHere

Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon

Historic Break: Arizona House Republicans Challenge Two Decades of Unified Budget Negotiations— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After being left out from discussions between Senate Republicans and Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona House Republicans are launching their own spending proposal in an unprecedented power move that could drastically change the state's budget deliberations.

Legal Challenges Mount as Trump Escalates Immigration Enforcement— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— On Wednesday, a group of 18 Democratic attorneys general, including Arizona's Kris Mayes and Minnesota's Keith Ellison, denounced the Trump administration for what they described as the illegal use of California's National Guard during rallies in Los Angeles.

Biggs Calls for Criminal Investigations of LA Riot Organizers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) called for criminal investigations of the various activist groups and supposed non-government organizations (NGOs) that are organizing the recent riots in Los Angeles in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus.

Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Syphilis Epidemic— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat the reemergence of syphilis.

Crane Wants Details on Countering Cartel Activity on Coasts— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) pressed for answers on the latest efforts and developments in countering cartel activity along the coasts in a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing.

Gosar Urges Stored 23andMe Data Destroyed After Company Declares Bankruptcy— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) urged the destruction of data collected from customers of the ancestry research company 23andMe after the business's bankruptcy in a recent hearing with its top members.

Hobbs Proposes Multi-Nation Land Ban After Vetoing China-Only Bill— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After vetoing a bill that would have directly limited Chinese government property purchases in the state, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has offered alternative legislation that targets foreign land ownership.

Israel Battles Houthis While Trump Admin. Sidelines Conflict— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently struck Houthi assets in the Hudaydah Port in Yemen as a response to ongoing daily Houthi attacks on Israel’s citizenry.

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Endorses Karrin Taylor Robson for Governor of Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has declared his support for Karrin Taylor Robson in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary race in Arizona.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres