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EXCLUSIVE: Karrin Taylor Robson Goes on Record

Karrin Taylor Robson enters the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race with significantly stronger positioning than her 2022 campaign, armed with dramatically improved name recognition and a coveted endorsement from President Donald Trump. The business executive and Arizona native has transformed from a relatively unknown candidate to a major political force in the state...MUST READ

4th of July in Scottsdale

The desert city of Scottsdale has officially earned bragging rights as Arizona's premier Fourth of July destination. WalletHub's comprehensive analysis of America's top 100 cities for Independence Day celebrations placed Scottsdale at an impressive 11th nationally and first in the Grand Canyon State.

The recognition didn't come easy. Scottsdale earned its 60.65 total score through a balanced performance across five critical categories... READ MORE

Representative Andy Biggs: I am honored to be a part of this group of people. We worked with President Trump every step of the way to get the most conservative reconciliation bill passed as possible. This was our last meeting before the vote. There’s more work to be done to save our nation, but I will continue to stand by President Trump in that fight.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: In a big victory for gun owners, the OBBB eliminated the $200 excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, & other devices regulated under the NFA. Congressman Hamadeh is committed to reducing regulatory barriers on safety tools like suppressors.

Representative Greg Stanton: When Joan was about to lose the Social Security benefits she earned, she turned to my office. We got to work and fixed it—and made sure she was repaid for what she lost. If you’re struggling with a federal agency like Social Security, reach out at https://stanton.house.gov/help or call (602) 956-2463.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Even though Republicans crammed through their Big Ugly Bill at Trump's order, we still have the power to resist his creeping authoritarianism. We have to come together to fight for each other.

Fourth of July: Arizona's Best Destination Revealed— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon

Monsoon in Arizona: A Public Health Concern— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After a brutal week that saw Phoenix temperatures soar to 117 degrees, Arizona's monsoon season officially began Wednesday, offering temporary relief from what scientists warn is becoming an increasingly dangerous climate reality driven by global warming.

House of Representatives Passes One Big Beautiful Bill— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214.

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.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres