Harry Mitchell (1940-2026)

Arizona officials, including Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ), and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, are paying their respects following the passing of former Representative... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: Serving up breakfast today at Chandler Traditional Academy! We've secured $9.6M to deliver 25 million free school meals across the state. Our students should spend their days thinking about learning, not where their next meal is coming from. Proud to fight for this!

State Senator T.J. Shope: I’m not a big fan of debates either but I have participated in one, each election cycle I’ve run in. It’s what we owe our voters who want to hear directly from us. That Gov @katiehobbs won’t participate in at least one is cowardice. The voters deserve to hear from us. #AZGov

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Tucsonans know Laura hasn't AND isn't doing her job. But don't worry, y'all, she spent all of her time the last few months on FB arguing the porn guy was the best choice & sending weird emails about how terrible I am & how I've done nothing for my LD!

State Representative John Gillette: Hobbs, Executive Order 2025-13 directed state agencies to accelerate solar, wind and energy-storage development on state lands, costing rate payers on the back end with her Green agenda.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: Arizona Scorpions Junior High Power Rifle at Camp Perry National Matches: Six-man team match today. Good luck, kids.

State Representative Michael Carbone: HB2055 did not claim brackish groundwater would solve everything. It created a program to evaluate projects for cost, reliability and environmental effects. Hobbs dismissed the idea as “wishful thinking” about a “silver bullet.” Arizona needs rigorous evaluation of new water sources, not ridicule and rejection.

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: Best part of my job is being out in the community! Maricopa County is blessed to have so many engaged citizens who are committed to helping improve our communities. Grateful to all of you who ask questions, stay informed, and share with your neighbors.

Arizona Officials Pay Respects to Harry Mitchell— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

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