Gallego's Bill to Ban Cell Phones in School
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced a bill to keep students from using cell phones during... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: For years, I’ve fought to secure new tools to help businesses expand in Arizona. Today, @EPA announced proposed approval of Rule 204, providing industry with another path to growth. I'll continue urging @EPA to move quickly to now fully approve both Rules 204 and 205.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: My office will keep fighting to protect Robson Ranch residents—and all Arizonans—and make sure any rate increases approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission are truly just and reasonable.
AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: Democracy works best when everyone participates. Early voting for Arizona's General Election starts tomorrow, so make your plan to vote today at Arizona.Vote
State Senator Jake Hoffman: 12 year @AmexBusiness customer. I have never been so pissed at a business as I am at them right now. Absolute trash experience and horrible business services. Small businesses considering AMEX should 100% choose another option. I will tell every business owner I know about my experience.
State Representative Cheryl Caswell: We have been a team for 2 yrs building our community together in So AZ. 2024 election chasing ballots to Wisconsin Supreme Court race and now Midterm 2026. Thank you @colvinlisah for creating community with me! @TPAction
State Representative Nick Kupper: I gotta say, getting a union endorsement was not on my bingo card, but it’s still very much appreciated. It’s great to be recognized for being a good legislator. Looking forward to doing it again for the next 2 years.
State Representative Teresa Martinez: @JuanCiscomani works so hard representing Southern Arizona! Thank you for all you do!!!
State Representative Quang Nguyen: Socialism is communism’s stepbrother. Give him an AK-47, and they become twins. Author: Me
Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: Great news for @maricopacounty County! Strong relationships matter and deliver results. Thank you to Chairwoman @KateMcGeeAZ and Vice Chair @DebbieLesko Lesko for using her strong relationships in Washington, D.C. to help get this across the finish line. This is what effective government looks like: working together, delivering innovation, and protecting jobs and air quality. These are the results people we deserve. .@azcommerce @GPEC @AZChamber

Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill to Keep Cell Phones Out of Schools— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—
Abe Hamadeh Condemns Runbeck for Mailing Over 3,000 Ballots Ahead of Schedule— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) condemned Runbeck Election Services in a recent social media post following a report that the company mailed over 3,000 ballots in Maricopa County ahead of...
Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly Demand Answers on Elimination of Public Notices for Data Center Construction— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) spearheaded two recent letters to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and the heads of nine data center companies demanding answers on a proposed elimination of the...
Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star Families Press Army Leadership After Deadly Iranian Drone Strike— Associated Press— WASHINGTON (AP) — On a sunny, cloudless morning on March 1, the day after President Donald Trump started the war against Iran, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan was coordinating critical Army supplies out of Port Shuaiba in Kuwait.In an instant, a drone crashed through the ceiling and...
Yassamin Ansari Introduces Bill Tightening Oil Well Closure Regulations— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) has introduced a bicameral bill to tighten regulations on...
Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly Celebrate Senate Passage of Wildfire Emissions Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) are celebrating the Senate's passage of their...
Paul Gosar Introduces Bill Restoring Congressional Approval of Federal Land Use Decisions— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) is introducing a bill to restore congressional involvement and approval for decisions on...
Adelita Grijalva Introduces Bill Expanding Tuition-Free Community College Access— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced legislation to make community and technical colleges...
Abe Hamadeh Praises War Department's Increased Combat Pay— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) praised the Department of War's recent increase in Hostile Fire Pay (HFP) and Imminent Danger Pay (IDP), effective...
Eli Crane's Veterans' Center Bill Headed to President's Desk to Become Law— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane's (R-AZ) H.R. 837, which would allow Gila County to take ownership of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to continue operating a veterans center on the property in Young, Arizona, has passed the Senate unanimously and is heading to...
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