Big Beautiful Bill Passed

The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214. 

All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor. 

The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision... READ MORE

State Senator Janae Shamp: My Public Health professor in nursing school opined that healthcare made up such a large part of our GDP that we were enetering a career with stability. Only class that I did not receive an A. If you know me, you know why!

State Senator Jake Hoffman: BREAKING: Trump’s slashing $1B from Planned Parenthood! Nearly 200 clinics nationwide could close! DEFUND the Left's death cult!

State Representative Sarah Liguori: Shameful watching logic & compassion trumped by allegiance to a morally bankrupt grifter. Repub’s passed their billionaire tax cut, deficit ballooning budget, packaged w/authoritarian & white supremacist policy. No Dem’s supported the bill, the pain from it will be felt by all.

State Representative Seth Blattman: The BBB bill just passed Congress. It is a huge tax cut for the rich—paid for by cuts to healthcare, food assistance, future energy capacity, and by adding another $3-5 trillion to the national debt. We will all be forced to pay for this in some way.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Arizonans [love] Monsoon season. Look at the clouds build over the mountains bringing the desert to life! Arizona’s watershed is vital to our desert dwellers human, animal and plant life. This is why SRP (Salt River Project) elections are critical as the water provides Power and Water by canal to the valley! All private utility elections in Arizona should be in focus! @TPAction_

State Representative Consuelo Hernandez: Super proud of the incredible work this took from the team to get to this point thank you everyone who has help contribute to all of the efforts to get us here. join us for the next two weeks to get Daniel through the finish line. Let’s do this! chip in a few bucks make calls door knock! help us turn the page for CD7! @danielforaz

House of Representatives Passes One Big Beautiful Bill— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont—

Gallego Reintroduces Emergency Grant Program Bill for Police & First Responders— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has reintroduced legislation to create an emergency grant program for first responders experiencing border-related surges.

Abe Hamadeh Announces Historic Social Security Tax Relief for Local Seniors— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Republican-led "One Big Beautiful Bill," which would remove Social Security taxes for the great majority of older Americans, is expected to provide substantial tax relief to Arizona seniors.

Biasiucci Applauds $50 Million Toyota Investment in Wittmann— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Leo Biasiucci (R-30) applauded automaker Toyota's recent investment in the Arizona Proving Grounds outside the town of Wittmann, saying he "couldn't be prouder."

Gen Z Activism in Politics Creates Change in Upcoming Race Polls— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Leaders We Deserve has endorsed Deja Foxx ahead of the July 15 primary for a special election in Arizona's consistently Democratic 7th district. The organization emphasized the 25-year-old candidate's decade-long history of battling Republicans and establishment officials, emphasizing that her activism began when she was only 15 years old.

Iran's Airspace Partially Reopens as Negotiations with US Loom— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’s recent 12-day conflict.

Biggs, Hamadeh Praise Newest Border Numbers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated recent border crossing and entry statistics in posts to X (formerly Twitter).

Community Organizations Respond to Expanded Immigration Enforcement— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Local advocacy groups organized a community solidarity event Tuesday to oppose federal immigration enforcement policies and build support networks for immigrant communities.

Gosar Introduces Bill Removing Mexican Wolf from Endangered Species List— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to take the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) off the Endangered Species List.

Arizona Leads in School Choice, But Faces Urgent Literacy Challenges— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their children's education. According to the Center for Education Reform's 2025 Parent Power Index, the state is ranked second in the country, with an overall grade of A.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres