Crane's Drone Warning
Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) urged that the upcoming 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup be held in domed stadiums during a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing concerning the threat of drones as technology advances.
"I do not think most Americans have the slightest idea how warfare is evolving, especially over in the Middle East and Europe right now when it comes to drones, and that greatly concerns me... READ MORE
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Governor Katie Hobbs: Money that was already appropriated and counted on is suddenly being withheld. Schools should never be pawns in political games. Arizona’s kids and teachers deserve better. I’m calling on the administration to release these funds immediately and support Attorney General Mayes’ lawsuit to get this money to our schools.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: We are only as strong as our partnerships. My office and I are grateful for our law enforcement partners and our legislative accomplishments this session: Police can now shoot down drug drones Bitcoin ATM caps will help stop scams STRONGER fentanyl trafficking penalties
State Representative Nick Kupper: I’m proud to endorse @davidroseaz for State House! Can’t wait to work with him alongside me at the Capitol.
State Representative Teresa Martinez: Big Shout Out to @CircleKStores in Goodyear Az for protecting women! You need a code to get into the women’s bathroom (you get it from the employee) but not the men’s. I think this is designed to protect women! Thank you circle K!
Crane Urges Upcoming Events Be Held in Domed Stadiums During Drone Hearing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich
Biggs Urges Senate Passage of House Rescission Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), urging the Senate to pass the House rescissions bill as is, without removing any proposed cuts.
Arizona Invests $2 Million in Flying Vehicle Research Amid Budget Debates— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As a test site for next-generation transportation technology, Arizona has set aside $2 million of its $17.6 billion state budget to investigate the economic possibilities of flying vehicles.
First Plague Death in Nearly Two Decades Reported in Northern Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Health officials said Friday that a resident of Coconino County had died from pneumonic plague, the first such death in the region since 2007.
White House Posts 'Superman Trump' Image as Director Defends Immigrant Storyline— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Ahead of the debut of the new movie, the White House has responded unexpectedly to director James Gunn's portrayal of Superman as an "immigrant story," which has received criticism from conservatives.
Gallego Criticizes Trump's Tomato Suspension Agreement Withdrawal— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, which took effect on Monday.
Hamadeh Calls for Fed Chair Powell's Resignation— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) let his disapproval of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell be known in a recent statement calling for his resignation, saying it "does not come lightly nor without good cause."
Immigration Law Expert: 'Fear is the Goal' Behind Birthright Citizenship Order— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— One of President Trump's signature immigration ideas has suffered a major legal defeat when a federal trial court judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's executive order that would strip some children born in the US of their birthright citizenship.
Salazar to Introduce Dignity Act as Trump Admin Wrestles with Deportations— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
