Grijalva Votes Against $95 Billion Package

The House approved $73 billion for the war in Iran and $10 billion tied to voting restrictions last Wednesday, and Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) says Americans struggling to... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Trump’s illegal tariffs are causing sharp price increases across our state and making it hard for local businesses to operate. This is why my office is fighting so hard against these reckless policies.

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: This morning I had the honor of joining the @NCSLorg panel on Hot Election Topics in 2026. It has never been more critical that we, as citizens and election administrators alike, reject the notion that voting is a partisan issue in this nation.

State Senator Warren Petersen: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers endorses Warren Petersen.

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Hello reporting live from Turks and Caicos I won exactly one week ago today that’s all good day y’all

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Coming this November… Govenor Andy Biggs! Let’s Go Red Arizona! @TPAction

State Representative Walt Blackman: Let’s stay focused on supporting our troops and less on the geopolitical gamesmanship surrounding bad policies like HR 1229.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: A quick note before the night is over. After five years of not being recognized, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) corrected its database showing LT Sarah Nguyen, USN, as a Distinguished Marksman since 2021.

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: At the Local Voices, Statewide Impact: Arizona Workforce listening session held by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. We are collaborating and discussing how to support our workforce. Would love to hear your ideas. Drop your thoughts below!

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