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Crane Demands Kelly & Gallego End Shutdown

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) condemned Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for voting against the continuing resolution (CR) and keeping the government shut down for a 14th time.

"If you or anyone you know is impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, I want you to see something," Rep. Crane posted on X. "Today, the Senate voted for the 14th time to end the shutdown. For the 14th time, Senators Kelly and Gallego voted NO. See for yourself," accompanied by footage from a Senate meeting... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: Today, I ordered flags across Arizona to half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He dedicated decades of service to our nation. Our thoughts are with his family during this time of remembrance.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: This is the 30th lawsuit my office has filed and it's a prime example of why I am stepping in—to stop the harm to our law enforcement & frontline responders, while protecting funding for Arizona to secure the border and respond to threats. Press Release: azag.gov/press-release/

State Senator Jake Hoffman: Excited to watch New York lose a gerrymandered congressional seat after this mass exodus The reality is if we properly count ONLY U.S. CITIZENS in the 2030 census they’ll lose a lot more than just one seat Democrat policies destroy lives, cities, states & nations Vote GOP!

State Representative Alexander Kolodin: Disturbing reports out of Pima Co. that poll observers are being turned away. Arizonans have had ENOUGH of the radical left running our elections in secrecy!

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Sun up to Sundown we are knocking those doors to Get The Taylor Vote in Ballot Box by 7pm! Brimhall Aquatics Center 4949 E Southern! Stay in Line - it’s all fine! Yes that’s the moon rising… @TPAction_

State Representative Nick Kupper: The voters of VA have lost their minds.

Eli Crane Condemns Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego for Voting No on Continuing Resolution— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Kimberly Yee Celebrates Growth in Arizona's 529 Education Savings Plan— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee recently honored 20 fifth and sixth graders as winners of the state's annual college savings essay contest, awarding each student $529 to jump-start their education funds.

Arizona Voters Decide on Schools, Healthcare, and Local Issues Today— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Polls close at 7 p.m. today, giving Arizona residents their final chance to submit ballots at designated drop-off locations. While Election Day can feel overwhelming, understanding what's on your ballot helps you make informed decisions about issues that will shape your community.

Abe Hamadeh Wants to 'Wipe Mexican Cartels Off the Face of the Earth'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Abe Hamadeh has issued a statement of support regarding reports that the Trump administration is planning military operations against drug cartels in Mexico.

Katie Hobbs Launches Free Prescription Discount Card Under AZRx for Arizonans— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Health Services rolled out a new program this week designed to help Arizona residents save money on their prescription medications.

Mark Kelly Urges Hearing on AI's Impact on Seniors— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is urging Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who chairs the Senate Special Committee on Aging, to hold a hearing on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on seniors.

Adelita Grijalva Speaks Out as Delay in Swearing-In Breaks Record, Hitting 41 Days— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— It has been 41 days since Adelita Grijalva won her special election, but she still hasn’t been sworn in. The delay, now the longest in recent history, comes as the U.S. House of Representatives remains mostly out of session during the ongoing government shutdown.

Bipartisan Report Urges Major Reforms to Arizona Family Courts— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A bipartisan group of Arizona legislators released a report calling for significant changes to the state's family court system after hearing concerns from thousands of families about child safety, parental rights, and financial burdens.

Andy Biggs Accuses Democrats of 'Political Games' During Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Andy Biggs criticized Democrats and called on the state's two senators to help end the government shutdown, which entered its fourth week with no resolution in sight.

Court Sides with Kris Mayes in Fight Over Frozen SNAP Payments— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Attorney General Kris Mayes won a legal victory to protect Arizonans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would freeze SNAP payments during the government shutdown. Additionally, Representative Oscar de los Santos expressed frustration of the federal decision that threatened families across Arizona.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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