Lawmaker Pushes Back on Medical Mandates

House Bill 2248 is designed to protect medical freedom in Arizona schools and workplaces, but it is drawing pushback from lawmakers who say its language reaches further than intended.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Fink (R-AZ), would prohibit government entities, schools, and businesses from requiring or coercing individuals into medical interventions... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Our settlement with Weidner not only stops harmful practices, but also provides direct assistance to renters. We remain in active litigation with RealPage and other corporate landlords to hold them accountable and protect Arizona consumers.

State Senator Jake Hoffman: Funny. Gina Swoboda has blocked me. This is how weak she is. Gina's track record: - Attacked school choice - Attacked ICE & deportations - Praised Dem Adrian Fontes - Sided with Pima's Socialist Recorder - Hires Democrats who want illegals to vote GINA SWOBODA IS A DEMOCRAT.

State Representative Lisa Fink: The Alex and Lydia Act passed unanimously!

State Representative Alexander Kolodin: Update. Still voting, only 116 more to go! For anyone who’s ever wondered why our laws often seem like the products of delirious minds!

State Representative Rachel Keshel: We voted on our last bill just after 5 AM and it was all worth it when The Alec and Lydia Act passed unanimously. Hope Hooton this is for you and your two beautiful children!!!

State Representative Joseph Chaplik:  Endorsement Alert Thank you Recorder Heap @azjustinheap for endorsing my campaign for U.S. Congress. Justin and I held the line countless times for conservatives in the AZ House and it's my honor to have his support.

State Representative Nick Kupper: Yesterday we were voting on the floor from about 10:40am to 5:20am, but we weren’t alone. One constituent stayed in the gallery the entire time. Mr. Noah-James Markham has been a regular at the Capitol & always brings a sunny, Hawaiian, disposition. I had to give him a shoutout.

State Representative John Gillette: Public schools can pass bonds and collect taxes, meaning they are a political subdivision of government. They are charged with academic instruction, not mental health, social work for the lbgtqxyz population. Definitely not there to be counseling experiments for the AFT. Especially when kids are testing at 30% of grade level.

State Representative Walt Blackman: Statewide leadership isn’t about slogans, rhetoric, or campaign promises — it’s about results. It’s about doing the work, taking the vote, and delivering real relief for families across Arizona — not just talking about it. That’s the difference. That’s accountability. That’s leadership.

State Representative Pamela Carter: I was beyond thrilled to pass CADE’S law in the AZ House after midnight! HB2665 will hold adult predators accountable who encourage a minor to die by suicide or a directed communication that results in a Teen dying by suicide! Thank you, Megan Keller for sharing @Cade’s story.

Lawmaker Pushes Back on Bill She Says Goes Too Far on Medical Mandates— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres