Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 9.2.25— Biggs on HUD's New Section 8 Rule— Labor Day Celebrations— Stanton on FEMA Cuts, Much More...

Biggs on HUD's New Rule

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) praised Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner's new rule requiring proof of citizenship for Section 8 housing in a post to X (formerly Twitter).

Turner recently announced the ruling, saying, "No longer will illegal aliens be able to leave citizenship boxes blank or take advantage of HUD-funded housing, riding the coattails of hardworking American citizens."

Public housing authorities must conduct an audit to ensure that all residents are citizens or lawful permanent residents. As Turner described... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Combating the fentanyl crisis is one of my office’s top priorities. We want Arizonans to know how to stay safe and respond in the event of an overdose. Follow along every #MythMonday as we share the facts behind common fentanyl myths.

State Senator T.J. Shope: Long Live Lee Corso!

State Senator Frank Carroll: Good riddance CDC official who blasted Trump’s ‘weak science’ led politicized Biden-era monkeypox response

State Representative Nick Kupper: Hopefully President Trump will finally acknowledge that Operation Warp Speed was weaponized against Americans all while funneling massive amounts of their tax dollars to drug companies.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: I can only get one. Winchester Model 94 or… a new Colt Python. Well?

State Representative Pamela Carter: I Back our Blue! Thank you for serving us and keeping us safe @BackOurBlue

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: Go Sun Devils! Good start to the season with a WIN!

Biggs Praises Turner's New Section 8 Ruling, Pushes for KAMALA Act— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Arizona Officials Honor Workers on Labor Day, Celebrating the American People— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona officials marked Labor Day with messages celebrating American workers and highlighting ongoing debates about union rights.

After Stanton's Washington Visit, Concerns Spark Due to FEMA Cuts— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Recent changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have sparked congressional attention to the agency's performance.

AmeriCorps Funds Restored Following Legal Action Led by AG Mayes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes revealed that more than $184 million in AmeriCorps money has been fully restored. This comes after she and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

Senator Kelly Reflects on the 62nd Anniversary of the March on Washington— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— On the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington, Senator Mark Kelly issued a statement recognizing the event’s historical significance and the impact it continues to have on civil rights in the United States.

Big Tax Changes Coming for Rural Arizonans, With Rep. Crane's Support— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Represenative Eli Crane is praising a new tax reform that is helping small business owners, farmers, and ranchers in rural Arizona, following the efforts of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Shared Values, Different Voters: A Look at the Polls Behind Robson & Biggs— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Two early public opinion polls offer an early glimpse, but not yet a clear conclusion, about who might be leading the Republican governor's race in Arizona ahead of the 2026 election, highlighting the competitiveness and fluidity of the contest.

Gallego Demands Answers from Navy Federal Credit Union on Overdraft Fee Policy— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) demanding answers for its apparent abuse of overdraft fees.

Crane Praises Trump for Possible Legal Action Against George, Alexander Soros— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) praised President Donald Trump for his announcement that he may pursue legal action against businessman and philanthropist George Soros in a post to X (formerly Twitter).

Ansari Blasts Trump Administration's Efforts to Rescind Roadless Rule— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) blasted the Trump Administration's efforts to rescind the 2001 "Roadless Rule" enforced by the National Forest Service.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

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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