Crane vs Ellison

During the House Oversight Committee's second hearing on the Minnesota welfare fraud scandal, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) torched Minnesota Attorney General (AG) Keith Ellison and Reverend Mariah Tollgaard, accusing them of downplaying or denying events.

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Governor Katie Hobbs: Today we celebrated Pinal County’s first Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply, a critical step to building homes, growing our economy, and protecting our water for generations. We're delivering the water solutions that Pinal County requested for over 10 years, and today we are proving that Arizona has what it takes to conquer our water challenges and deliver real results for our communities.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: We will not tolerate organized retail theft enterprises that steal from our businesses & communities. My office will continue working with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who profit from this kind of criminal activity.

State Representative Rachel Keshel: AZ has some CRAZY critters!!!

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: >This is Unity! Together We Win! Others just talk. AZ LD17 Senate Candidate Anthony Dunham @dunhamanthonyaz and LD19 House Candidate Cheryl Caswell @CaswellForAZ! Thank you Trail Boss Outfitters in Vail, Arizona!

State Representative Consuelo Hernandez: In honor of Women's History Month, I'm celebrating the incomparable Rose Mofford, Arizona's first female Governor. Known for her iconic style and bipartisan heart, she paved the way for many women leaders in our state. I'm honored to walk the path she cleared for us all.

State Representative Joseph Chaplik: Endorsement Alert Proud to announce that Rep. Justin Olson (LD10) is endorsing my campaign for Congress. Justin's support marks yet another well-known conservative backing us in CD1.

State Representative Nick Kupper: My friend @AaronSiriSG is absolutely correct! If you don’t have freedom then is life even worth living? That’s why my ballot measure HCR2056 is so important. For the first time ever in our nation voters will be able to choose if they want medical freedom or not.

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: “Winning isn’t luck. It’s preparation, standards, and consistency.” - Lou Holtz A legend!!

Eli Crane Torches Minnesota AG Ellison and Revered in Welfare Fraud Hearing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Andy Biggs Leads Effort in Critiquing Colorado River Plan Draft— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is leading Arizona Republicans in critiquing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, calling out its unfairness toward the Lower Basin, and by extension, Arizona.

Arizona Lawmakers Weigh Impact of Arizona's Secure Benefits Integrity Act— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A new proposal in the Arizona Legislature is drawing strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who say it would remove health and food assistance from people who need them most.

Juan Ciscomani's Critical Minerals Bill Passes House— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani's (R-AZ) Critical Mineral Consistency Act has passed the House of Representatives once again.

Warren Petersen Backs New Rules to Expose AI Deepfakes, Protect the Public— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Senate Republicans , including President Warren Petersen, are backing new legislation that would require AI tools to automatically tag content they produce, an effort to prevent deepfakes from deceiving consumers across the state.

Katherine Haley's Education Record Comes Under Scrutiny Amid Treasurer Run— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As Katherine Haley (R-AZ) campaigns for Arizona State Treasurer, a political memo circulating among Arizona insiders is raising questions about her time on the Arizona State Board of Education, specifically around English language learning and rural school funding.

RNC Says Ruben Gallego 'Lost His Mind' by Endorsing Graham Platner— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) continues to take heat over his endorsement of Graham Platner, who is running for Senator in Maine.

Warren Petersen, Kris Mayes Clash Over Sex Offender Registration Lawsuit— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Senator Warren Petersen (R-14) and Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes clashed on social media over a lawsuit filed against the state's sex offender registration laws.

U.S. Embassy Unable to Help Americans Leaving Israel Following Iran Strikes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announced Monday that it is unable to evacuate or directly assist American citizens trying to leave Israel, instead pointing residents toward a shuttle service operated by the Israeli government as a potential way out.

After Controversial Comments, Arizona Moves to Limit Kris Mayes's Reach Over State Police— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Arizona House has approved a bill that would give the state's top law enforcement agency more independence from Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ), following comments she made that sparked widespread backlash from Arizona police and elected officials.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres