SNAKEBITE— 7.10.25— Biggs Says No Amnesty for Farm Workers— Funding Changes of OBBB— Philip Morris, Harvard, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 7.10.25— Biggs Says No Amnesty for Farm Workers— Funding Changes of OBBB— Philip Morris, Harvard, Much More...

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Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
July 10, 2025

Biggs Says No Amnesty for Farm Workers

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) reiterated the Trump Administration's insistence that illegal alien farm workers would not receive amnesty in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying it is unfair to legal immigrants.

Last week, President Donald Trump seemingly suggested that farmers employing illegal aliens could vouch for their continued stay. However, he and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said more recently that there will be no amnesty, and... READ MORE

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Governor Katie Hobbs: This past weekend, I visited the Navajo Nation to thank first responders battling the Oak Ridge Fire. I’m deeply grateful for the courage and dedication of those on the front lines working to protect lives, homes, and our natural resources. Arizona stands with impacted communities and will keep working together to support recovery.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: As temperatures rise to the triple digits, landlords should be on notice that I will not hesitate to enforce critical protections for Arizona renters. If your landlord fails to fix your broken A/C, report it to my office at azag.gov/consumer.

State Senator Jake Hoffman: NEW ARIZONA SCANDAL @KatieHobbs nominated fellow Dem politician, Dana Allmond, for a cushy gov't job. Then Katie DEMOTED her. Then Katie invented a job that's never existed before for her. Then Katie paid her & her asst. nearly $600,000 of YOUR money! FULL STATEMENT: Katie Hobbs’ jaw-dropping nearly $600,000 handout of taxpayer money to a former Democrat politician and her assistant for newly invented jobs reeks of corruption. It’s sickening that Hobbs continues to treat Arizona’s government like her personal friends-and-family slush fund, doling out lavish six-figure salaries to political cronies. With Hobbs it’s clear, when she’s not entangled in pay-to-play schemes, she’s plundering Arizonans’ hard-earned dollars as if they’re her own personal piggy bank.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Enough of Katie Hobbs… it’s time for a grown-up to take charge…. Andy Biggs for Governor! @andybiggs4az

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: District 1 Business Spotlight Alert Congratulations to Z Plumberz of the East Valley on their recent grand opening in Gilbert! From leak detection to full re-piping and 24/7 emergency calls, Z Plumberz is committed to professionalism, transparency, and getting the job done right. Check out their website here: zplumberz.com/eastvalley/

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Biggs Reiterates No Amnesty for Illegal Alien Farm Workers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Federal Funding Challenges Persist After the One Big Beautiful Bill— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Following President Trump's signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Independence Day, Arizona is preparing for significant adjustments to how federal programs operate within the state. The legislation permanently extends tax cuts while redistributing responsibilities for various social programs between federal and state governments.

Tobacco Giant PMI Patriotic Ad Highlighting American Manufacturing Push— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Philip Morris International is betting big on American manufacturing with a high-profile advertising push that coincides with construction plans for a massive nicotine pouch facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Trump Admin Says Harvard in Violation of Federal Antidiscrimination Laws— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS' OCR) have informed the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard University has violated federal anti-discrimination laws.

Hamadeh Praises Netanyahu for Nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) issued a statement praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for nominating President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize in a recent post to X (formerly Twitter).

Gosar, Crane Demand National Institute of Health Ban Cat and Dog Testing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to the National Institute of Health (NIH), demanding that it defund and abolish laboratory testing on dogs and cats.

Refugee Admissions Impacted by Legal Battle— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona's refugee resettlement organizations are awaiting a crucial federal court decision that could determine whether dozens of refugees already processed for U.S. entry will be blocked by the Donald Trump’s administration's expanded travel restrictions.

Arizona Introduces Jerry's Law Strengthening Animal Protection— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona has significantly expanded its animal cruelty protections with the signing of SB1658, known as "Jerry's Law," which will take effect on September 26, 2025.

Drones Enhance Cochise County Surveillance Efforts— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has announced a new drone pilot program partnering with Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to enhance surveillance and operations along Arizona's southern border.

Kolodin Receives Endorsement for Secretary of State from Powell— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Alex Kolodin (R-3) has scored another endorsement in his campaign for Arizona Secretary of State from State Representative Khyl Powell (R-14).

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

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Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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