Kelly's Bid to Keep Canadians Coming Back

Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are introducing a bipartisan bill that extends tourist visas for Canadian citizens, incentivizing tourism and contributing to local economies.

Named the Canadian Snowbirds Act, it extends visas for Canadians from 182 days to 240. Still, it retains current provisions, such as... READ MORE

State Representative Michele Pena: I'm running for my third term to continue working for you. If you live in AZ Legislative District 23, you can help me get on the ballot by signing my petition on paper or online. Thank you! 

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Funny how the Left screams No KINGS yet … in Southern Arizona Democrats support the QUEENS!

State Representative Consuelo Hernandez: Truly disturbing this is not the first incident from our Pima county recorder…. The last major incident was she shut down the online option because her office was overwhelemd with early ballot requests and it was brushed off as not being a big deal. Leaders take accountability and voter disenfranchisement should be taken seriously regardless of what party or person holds this office.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: You can’t make this up: Climate activists demand end to US Navy's 'Blue Angels' airshow in Seattle

State Representative Justin Wilmeth: “If you consistently do the little things, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.” - Ichiro Suzuki, just now at his MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony

State Representative Michael Carbone:  I support policies that keep healthcare costs down while ensuring quality care. Together, we can build a healthier Arizona! 

Kelly, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill Letting Canadian Tourists Stay in US Longer— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Federal Firefighters' Work Conditions— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the working conditions of federal firefighters protecting our national parks and federal buildings.

Congresswoman Ansari Denied Access to Visit Sick Detainees at Eloy Facility— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Despite initially granting the request, ICE abruptly canceled Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari's scheduled visit to the Eloy Detention Center, preventing her from seeing three critically ill people.

Trump's New Executive Order Could Impact Arizona's Growing Homelessness Crisis— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued a comprehensive executive order that might substantially change Arizona's approach to addressing the state's growing homelessness issue, especially in Maricopa County, where the number of people without a home has increased by 28% in the last year.

Hamadeh's VA Staffing Bill Passes Committee— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated the recent passage of his Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Improvement Act out of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Marshall Denounces Sedona Plan to Transfer Water Cost-Shift— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative David Marshall (R-7) spearheaded a recent letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission denouncing a plan by the city of Sedona to force non-residents to pay millions in a cost shift.

Congressman Crane Proposes Bypassing Environmental Reviews to Rebuild Destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After the Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed in the Dragon Bravo Fire, Republican Representative Eli Crane plans to speed up attempts to rebuild it by suggesting that environmental restrictions that might cause delays be waived.

Rep. Stanton Speaks Out on Early Dismissal From Congress Due to Epstein Files— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona is strongly condemning House Speaker Mike Johnson for extending Congress' summer vacation by one week, claiming the action was taken to avoid a potentially awkward vote on the release of government documents related to convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Encouraging Smart Water Innovation— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at encouraging innovation of "smart" water technology.

Governor Hobbs Secures Key Endorsement from EMILY's List for Reelection Campaign— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Today, EMILY's List, a well-known national group that works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to government, endorsed Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, giving her reelection campaign a major boost.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres