I-11 Bill Passed

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed State Representative Matt Gress's (R-4) House Bill 2601, which maintains the Interstate 11 study and continues work on a major long-term transportation corridor.

Interstate 11 is a proposed north-south interstate highway that will improve Arizona's access to commerce and trade and enhance mobility across the Grand Canyon State, eventually passing through several states... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: These are kids who went to school and never made it home. What happened is horrific and the American people deserve answers. That's why an investigation into this must be fast, impartial, and transparent. It's not enough to know why this happened. We need to know how they're going to keep this from happening again.

Senator Ruben Gallego: This new report shows social media has become a hunting ground for scammers, costing Americans nearly $119B a year. If Big Tech profits from ads on our feeds, they have a responsibility to make sure they aren’t scams. My SCAM Act would hold them accountable and protect consumers’ hard-earned money.

Representative Andy Biggs: Congress must take action to protect America's children from imminent danger. I've introduced - and the U.S. House has passed - the Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act. This legislation would close gaps in federal law to give officials the clear authority necessary to hunt down and prosecute those who exploit children. The U.S. Senate should immediately take up this bill for consideration. Let's not waste another day to safeguard the most vulnerable among us.

Representative Eli Crane: Democrats have abused the filibuster in the Senate to shut down the Department of Homeland Security for over three weeks now. They are forcing chaos into the lives of everyday Americans. Enough is enough.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Honored to speak at the 10th anniversary of the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Marana. This sacred place serves as the eternal resting place for more than 5,800 veterans who answered the call to serve our nation. We remember their sacrifice, honor their legacy, and remain forever grateful for their service.

Representative David Schweikert: Same number of 18-year-olds as 20 years ago. Twice as many people 65 and up. Washington built a budget on a population that no longer exists.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: American citizens have NOTHING to fear from ICE agents near polling stations Just like Democrats should have nothing to fear from voter ID & strictly enforced immigration laws, UNLESS they’re relying on lax enforcement to win elections Then their panic makes PERFECT sense

Representative Greg Stanton: The same company behind Alligator Alcatraz was just paid $313 million to build another one in Surprise, Arizona. I’m fighting to get the answers the community deserves.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: I was proud to join our community in protesting the proposed ICE detention facility in Marana. Private prisons should not exist. People over profit – it’s that simple!

AZ House Passes Matt Gress's I-11 Study Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Abe Hamadeh Says Democrats are 'Panicked' About ICE at Polling Stations— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is alleging that Democrats are "panicked" about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrolling polling stations, suggesting they want illegal aliens to vote.

DOJ Restores Gun Rights for Jake Hoffman Amid Active State Indictment— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman (R-AZ) is among a small group of people who recently had their federal firearms rights restored by the Trump administration, a move that's drawing attention, given that Hoffman still faces an active state indictment.

Trump vs. Massie: Liberty Index Highlights Divide Over 'America First'— By Cactus Politics' Daniel Molina— Ahead of a visit to Hebron, Kentucky this week, President Donald Trump is predicting that Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will lose his Congressional re-election bid.

Arizona Lawmakers Push to Add Gun Safety to School Curriculum— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona lawmakers are moving to make firearm safety education a required part of the school experience, from the earliest grades through graduation. The push comes as deadly encounters between children and guns continue to climb across the country.

Greg Stanton Secures $1 Million for Chandler Water Well Amid Colorado River Crisis— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As negotiations over the Colorado River's dwindling water supply remain deadlocked, Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is making sure Arizona cities that have done the work don't get left behind, starting with a $1 million federal investment in Chandler's water infrastructure.

Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego Introduce Bill Modernizing Highway Trust Fund— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and John Cornyn (R-TX) have introduced a bipartisan bill to modernize the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and ensure fairer distribution of funds.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres