House Limits Voting Centers

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a proposal Monday that could change how Arizonans cast their ballots in future elections. House Concurrent Resolution 2016, sponsored by Representative Rachel Keshel (R-AZ), aims to bring back precinct-based voting and end the use of large countywide voting centers.

Under HCR 2016, voters would be assigned to specific neighborhood polling places instead of... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Whenever Donald Trump talks about the economy, remember that his signature achievement is a giant tax cut for rich people that he paid for by gutting Medicaid. His “roaring economy” means more money for his rich friends, higher costs and less money for you. Trump has shown us his priorities, and supporting working families is not one of them.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Veterans who fought for this country shouldn’t have to walk around with papers to prove they belong here.

Representative Andy Biggs: I was pleased to meet with Coconino County officials today in my Washington, D.C. office during their visit to our nation's capital. Thank you for stopping by; I enjoyed our conversation.

Representative Eli Crane: Great reconnecting with Ak-Chin Indian Community Chairman Gabriel Lopez. We discussed ongoing work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, broader water priorities, as well as progress following the exciting news that they were selected for a new IHS Health Center.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Great message tonight by President Trump. He told the story of the State of our Union through the people of our nation.  From honoring heroes who put their lives on the line for others, to highlighting the grieving family members of those we lost to violent crimes.   The President also talked about the many accomplishments and progress we have made in just one year coming off the last administration’s highest inflation and worst border crisis this century.  Our border is secure, hard working Americans are keeping more of what they earned, and our military is stronger than ever.  We still have more work to do and he also laid out a clear vision on how to keep advancing.   The American people are resilient, determined, and full of hope. Because of them, our Union is strong — and only getting stronger and I am committed to keep working and fighting for AZ06.

Representative David Schweikert: Our population is getting older and we’re having fewer children. The debt math does not care what either party says. We need a wave of investment in plant, equipment and technology so each worker produces more and this country can actually pay its bills.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: From a mom waiting tables to some of the greatest athletes on earth, to warriors recovering from service to our country, American greatness was on full display and celebrated during @POTUS's State of the Union last night. We're not tired of winning yet!

Representative Greg Stanton: It is abundantly clear from the #StateOfTheUnion that Trump has no plan to make life more affordable for Americans.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: On my way to New York with @OversightDems for the depositions of President and Secretary Clinton. We’ve been clear since day one: we want to hear from anyone who might have information on Jeffrey Epstein, Democrat or Republican, so we can get justice for victims and survivors.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: Well, that was 2 hours of rambling completely detached from reality. My full thoughts on the #SOTU.

Arizona House Moves to Limit Voting Centers Under New Resolution— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres