Gallego's Telehealth Bill

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has cosponsored bipartisan legislation strengthening telehealth addiction services.

Specifically, the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act codifies telehealth provisions and flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, thereby allowing patients access to medication-assisted treatment from home.

"The opioid and fentanyl epidemic has devastated Arizona families for far too long," said Sen. Gallego in his press release, adding... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Arizonans should be aware that behind online shopping platform Temu’s low prices and shiny advertising, there is real danger. Full press release here: https://azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-sues-online-shopping-platform-temu-stealing-arizonans-data-and

State Senator Warren Petersen: PPSLA board votes unanimously to endorse Warren Petersen to be your next Attorney General! We have garnered support from sheriffs, prosecutors and police officers because AZ wants an AG who will prioritize public safety. Sign the petition today to restore sanity to the AGs office (takes 20 seconds): http://go.azsos.gov/2gdn

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Absolutely insane what @aftynfortn is doing in a Tennessee district Trump won by over 20 points. Regardless of the outcome LFG DEMS NEED TO RUN IN EVERY DAMN DISTRICT. PERIOD.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Nothing but gratitude is my attitude… For my faith, my family and our FREEDOM… Thank you @TPAction_ @charliekirk11

State Representative Nick Kupper: Tonight on @azfamily during a piece on one of my bills that was brought to me by a constituent @NicoleCritesTV was extremely rude to @AZSurprise residents when she said, “make what you will of that demographic.” Implying that my constituents are stupid or ignorant. She owes the residents of Surprise & all of my constituents a full apology for her completely unprofessional remarks. If she won’t own up to her failure I will never interview with that network again.

Gallego Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill Strengthening Telehealth Addiction Services— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Republicans Aim to Recover from Losses with Upcoming Special Election— By Cactus Politics' Staff— NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The general election for Tennessee’s 7^th U.S. House Congressional District will take place on Tuesday. Republicans are aiming to recover from their recent losses nationwide and hope to win voters in the upcoming election.

Katie Hobbs Commits $1 Million to Lower Child Care Costs— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced a $1 million investment to reduce licensing costs for child care providers across Arizona as part of her Bright Futures AZ initiative to address the state's child care access issues.

Kari Lake Praises Increased Military Pressure on Venezuela— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Kari Lake is sharing praise on the Trump administration's approach to border security and drug trafficking, expressing support for what she describes as a shift in military priorities.

Eli Crane Condemns Minnesota Fraud Scandal, 'Out of Control'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) commented on the developing story of welfare fraud in Minnesota, allegedly allowed by its Governor, Tim Walz, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it "out of control."

Abe Hamadeh Claims Mark Kelly's Military Orders Video is Designed to Intimidate Military— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has alleged that the supposed rationale for Senator Mark Kelly's (D-AZ) appearance in the controversial "Seditious Six" video in a post on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that it is for "paralyzing these men and women with the threat of future punishment."

John Kavanagh Proposes Stricter SNAP Monitoring— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senator John Kavanagh (R-AZ) has introduced legislation that would increase oversight of people receiving food stamp benefits in Arizona.

Juan Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend Water Recycling Program— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Nevada Representative Susie Lee (D-NV) have introduced bipartisan legislation to extend federal funding for large-scale water recycling projects in Western states.

Greg Stanton Calls Investigation of Mark Kelly 'Political Intimidation'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ), along with Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) and Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), have sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opposing an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

GOP Split Over Mark Kelly's Military Video Controversy— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The controversial video featuring Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and five other Democratic lawmakers has created an unusual divide among Republicans, with some criticizing Kelly while others defend him.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres