SNAKEBITE— 6.19.26— Hamadeh Rips Senate GOP on SAVE America Act— Tohono O'odham Opposes Border Wall— Epstein Reading Room, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 6.19.26— Hamadeh Rips Senate GOP on SAVE America Act— Tohono O'odham Opposes Border Wall— Epstein Reading Room, Much More...

Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
June 19, 2026

Hamadeh Rips Senate GOP on SAVE America Act

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) excoriated Senate Republicans for not passing the SAVE America Act in a recent social media post, writing that Senate Republicans... READ MORE

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Governor Katie Hobbs: When disaster strikes, Arizona answers the call. This budget invests $10 million to fight wildfires and delivers $10 million in critical relief for Gila County, Miami, and Globe to rebuild after historic flooding.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: The opioid crisis has touched every corner of our state, and breaking the cycle of addiction and incarceration requires real investment in reentry services.

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: Fact: Trump does not have the legal authority to end mail in voting. In Arizona, 80% of voters cast their ballot by mail and as long as I’m Secretary of State, I will fight to ensure they can continue voting that way.

State Senator Jake Hoffman: Bad ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals today. The Legislature has been explicitly clear regarding who holds the authority for various election responsibilities. The corrupt Maricopa County Board Of Supervisors continues to illegally steal Recorder Heap’s statutory duties.

State Representative Alma Hernandez: George Santos II? Anyone who does their due diligence will see that stories don’t add up. He didn’t know CTG & it’s shameful that he’s invoking her name to manufacture a connection to January 8. Bold coming from someone who jokes about political violence

State Representative Michele Peña: Honored to represent AZ at the White House State Leadership Conference in D.C. I joined fellow AZ leaders to discuss energy, border security, economic growth, healthcare, and strengthening the partnership bet states & the federal govt. AZ’s voice matters. #Arizona #LD23 #AZLeg

State Representative Nick Kupper: Our AZ delegation had a great meeting with many department secretaries yesterday in DC.

State Representative John Gillette: Democrats support illegals, illegals support anti American terrorists and radical islam... Nothing more need be said!

State Representative Walt Blackman: Looking for a Walt Blackman yard sign? They’re available now! If you’d like a sign for your home, business, or property, send me a message or email me at [email protected]. Let’s keep conservative leadership working for LD7. Veteran. Pro-Life. Pro-2A. Pro-Law Enforcement. #WaltBlackman #LD7 #Arizona #Republican #Veteran #Election2026

State Representative Quang Nguyen: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn’t charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence.

State Representative Pamela Carter: Honored: The Arizona State Troopers Association endorses my campaign. They value ethics, integrity, and real public safety funding. That's leadership Arizona families can count on.

Cactus Politics

Abe Hamadeh Excoriates Senate Republicans for Not Passing SAVE America Act— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Tohono O'odham Nation Says Border Wall Would Destroy Sacred Land in Lawsuit Against DHS— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) is backing a sovereign Native American nation's legal fight against the federal government over plans to build a border wall through its reservation, a project tribal leaders say...

Inside the Epstein Reading Room: A Survivor's Name Was Reportedly Unredacted 500 Times— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Two Arizona Democrats are accusing the Justice Department of mishandling the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, saying survivors have been re-traumatized by...

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Boosting Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill to boost American semiconductor manufacturing as more and more companies invest in building facilities here in...

Arizona Republican Senators Take Border, Water Concerns Directly to Trump's Cabinet— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— More than a dozen Arizona Republican state senators made a quick trip to the nation's capital this week, sitting down with members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet as part of a White House-organized gathering for...

Ruben Gallego, Cynthia Lummis Introduce Resolution Disapproving of Sam Bankman-Fried's Appeals for Pardon— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing that convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive...

Abe Hamadeh Visits Azerbaijan as Part of Normalization Process with United States— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to meet with President Ilham Aliyev and discuss the normalization of relations between...

Healthcare, Groceries, and Utility Bills: What Arizona Senate Democrats Were Fighting For This Session— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— The Arizona legislative session is over, but Senate Democrats are making sure people know...

Celebrate Freedom Week Could Soon Be Mandatory in Arizona Public Schools— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Senator Mark Finchem (R-AZ) has a question for Arizona's students: if you don't know where your civil rights come from, how will you know when...

Carine Werner's Push to Reform Arizona's Child Welfare System Reaches Governor's Desk— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Two bills designed to strengthen protections for vulnerable children in Arizona are now sitting on Governor Katie Hobbs' (D-AZ) desk, waiting for her signature after...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: [email protected]

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