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Hobbs's Prediction Market Ban

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has issued an executive order (EO) prohibiting public officials from using nonpublic government information to profit on prediction markets and... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: There needs to be a transparent investigation into the shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. I can’t imagine the pain his family is feeling right now. Too many people have died at the hands of ICE and this Administration has shown little interest in holding anyone accountable. That needs to change.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did everything right. He was well on his way to obtaining legal status and was hard working member of his community, creating jobs for dozens of men with the same dream he had. The American dream. He was driving a crew to a homebuilding site when ICE stopped him in unmarked vehicles, then shot and killed him. There must be a full investigation. ICE’s track record shows their claims can’t be trusted.

Representative Andy Biggs: Since the start of 2026, my office has recovered over $2,100,000 through 508 cases for the people of Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District. It is my honor to assist the hardworking men and women of the East Valley with their issues with federal agencies.

Representative Eli Crane: As part of the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law last year, Republicans established Trump Accounts to help set the next generation up for financial success. This new savings program gives eligible children a head start with a one-time $1,000 federal contribution:

Representative Juan Ciscomani: ICYMI: My office just reached a major milestone by returning more than $20 MILLION to members of our #AZ06 community. If you’re having trouble with the VA, the IRS, or another federal agency, my casework team is here to help you navigate the process to access the benefits and services you deserve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my team in Tucson!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: We’re grateful to be serving the people of Congressional District Eight. The results we’ve delivered reflect the hard work of Congressman Hamadeh, our entire team, and the strong support of our community.

Representative Greg Stanton: Proud to join @UniteHere11 workers on the picket line at Sky Harbor today. These cooks, servers, bartenders, and dishwashers are fighting for a fair contract, and Arizona workers deserve nothing less.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been detained by the Israeli government for more than 18 months without charge or trial. He ran one of the few remaining hospitals in Gaza. According to his attorney and human rights organizations, he has been subjected to torture and severe medical neglect while in detention. This is unconscionable and a violation of international law. Healthcare workers should never be targeted or arbitrarily detained. The Trump Administration must use every diplomatic tool available to secure Dr. Abu Safiya's release and ensure that Israel upholds its obligations under international humanitarian law.

Katie Hobbs Signs Executive Order Banning Public Officials from Profiting On Prediction Markets— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Abe Hamadeh Welcomes Election Monitors in Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— In a recent social media post, Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) welcomed the announcement that the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division is sending election monitors to Arizona for...

Kris Mayes Steps In After Glendale Residents Left Without AC in 110-Degree Heat— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Phoenix is baking under temperatures exceeding 110 degrees, and for residents at a Glendale apartment complex without working air conditioning, it's not just...

Adelita Grijalva Demands ICE Delay Deportations After Measles Outbreak at Florence Detention Center— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Seven confirmed measles cases at an Arizona immigration detention facility have triggered a full lockdown, and among those infected is a constituent that Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva's (D-AZ) office has been actively working to...

Arizona Law Says Ballot Descriptions Must Be Neutral & Democrats Say They're Anything But— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Arizona Senate Democrats are challenging Republican lawmakers over the language approved to describe several ballot measures heading to voters, arguing that the descriptions are...

Ruben Gallego Backs Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firefighters from Toxins in Gear— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing bipartisan legislation to protect firefighters from harmful toxins found in their own equipment by...

Andy Biggs Has Overwhelming Support in Republican Gubernatorial Primary Polls— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is blowing his opponents out of the water in the Republican primary polls for the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election, and it's not even...

Quang Nguyen Calls Out Turning Point's Tyler Bowyer's Racially Charged Comment— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— What started as a disagreement over endorsements on X turned into something uglier this week, when a Turning Point USA official made a comment widely viewed as racially charged toward Representative Quang Nguyen (R-AZ), and Nguyen...

Thousands of Arizonans at Risk of Losing Housing as States Sue HUD Over Funding Cuts— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Tens of thousands of Americans, including nearly 1,800 in Arizona, could lose their housing under a new federal policy that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is fighting to...

Abe Hamadeh Says MAGA is the Only Way for Republicans Going Forward— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) recently suggested that embracing MAGA is the only way for Republicans to get elected moving forward in a recent appearance on...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

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: grayson@dnm.news

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