Yee's ESA Scholarship Reforms

Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee has announced reforms to the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) system to better protect taxpayer dollars.

ESAs are school vouchers that help parents pay for schools they believe are most suitable for their children, and Arizona prides itself on its reputation for... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: I can't imagine how much courage it took Dolores Huerta, Ana Murgia, Debra Rojas, and others to speak out about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Cesar Chavez. They have carried this trauma and pain for decades, some since they were children. It's awful, and I stand with them and all victims of his abuse. In the last 24 hours, so many members of our community in Arizona and across the country have been absolutely devastated by this news. The fight for farmworkers rights has achieved so much and was built on the backs of thousands of men and women, not one person. Their work continues and improves the lives of Americans every day.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Americans are paying more at the pump because of Trump’s dumb war.

Representative Andy Biggs: For those in the East Valley heading out to @LukeAFB this weekend for the incredible air show, please bring plenty of water and sunscreen for the very warm temperatures we will be experiencing. Also, read up on what you can and cannot bring onto the base. Have a great time and be safe!

Representative Paul Gosar: If election integrity is “too much to ask,” what exactly are we defending? The American people aren’t interested in D.C. games—they want secure, trustworthy elections. Stand firm. Pass the SAVE Act.

Representative Eli Crane: Had the opportunity to sit down with Miss Navajo Nation 2025-26, Camille Uentillie, to discuss her priorities during her one-year term as a Goodwill Ambassador. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the good work being done to promote their language and culture.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: The Saenz family from Peoria, Arizona, stopped by before their Capitol tour to meet with Congressman Hamadeh. It was a pleasure meeting them and hearing from constituents back home!

Representative Greg Stanton: Every Tempe family deserves an affordable, safe place to call home. @MayorCoreyWoods and the City Council are doing the work locally, and I'm fighting to bring home federal dollars to back them up. This partnership isn't just talk. We're getting results.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Speaking out is never easy, especially when it is against someone who was admired for so long. I have deep respect for the courage of those who have come forward to share their stories of abuse at the hands of Cesar Chavez. The fight for farmworkers has always been bigger than just one man. We can and must continue the movement, without honoring an abuser. As the Congresswoman representing Arizona’s 3rd District, which has always been an important center for that movement, I fully support the moves already being made to change place names. No one who has suffered abuse should have to suffer in silence, and no abuser should go without accountability.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: The American people want healthcare, not warfare.

Kimberly Yee Announces Scholarship Account Reforms— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Kris Mayes Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Betting Site— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes is bringing 20 criminal charges against prediction market website Kalshi, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling operation in the Grand Canyon State.

Pigeons Derailed Brian Garcia's Fight for Paid Leave— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Brian Garcia (D-AZ) came to Wednesday's Judiciary Committee hearing with a plan to force a conversation about paid family leave. He left with nothing except a story about pigeons.

Arizona Wildcats Enter March Madness as a Title Favorite— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Members of Congress are caught up in the "March Madness" excitement as the Arizona Wildcats are viewed as the title favorite.

Dolores Huerta Breaks Silence, Arizona Strips Cesar Chavez Honors— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old civil rights icon and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, publicly accused the late César Chávez of sexual abuse on Wednesday, shattering a silence she had maintained for over six decades out of fear it would undermine the farmworker movement she devoted her life to building.

Andy Biggs, Eli Crane Decry Balanced Budget Amendment Failure— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) took to social media to express their thoughts on the failure of the former's Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget.

John Gillette Brands Mark Kelly a Liar Over SAVE America Act— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative John Gillette (R-30) has branded Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) a liar on social media over the battle to pass the SAVE America Act.

Yassamin Ansari Introduces Bicameral Bill Cracking Down on World Event Wagers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— With people make serious money on betting websites like Polymarket and Kalshi by placing wagers on world events such as wars, government actions, and terror attacks, Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) has helped introduce a bicameral bill to prevent government officials from placing and profiting from these wagers as insiders.

Arizona Responds to Disturbing Allegations Against Cesar Chavez— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A New York Times investigation has shaken the legacy of one of the most celebrated figures in Latino history, and Arizona, the state where César Chávez was born, is among the first to respond.

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Small Water Projects— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) streamlining approval for small water projects nationwide.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres