Crane Demands Kelly & Gallego End Shutdown
Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) condemned Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for voting against the continuing resolution (CR) and keeping the government shut down for a 14th time.
"If you or anyone you know is impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, I want you to see something," Rep. Crane posted on X. "Today, the Senate voted for the 14th time to end the shutdown. For the 14th time, Senators Kelly and Gallego voted NO. See for yourself," accompanied by footage from a Senate meeting... READ MORE
Governor Katie Hobbs: Today, I ordered flags across Arizona to half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He dedicated decades of service to our nation. Our thoughts are with his family during this time of remembrance.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: This is the 30th lawsuit my office has filed and it's a prime example of why I am stepping in—to stop the harm to our law enforcement & frontline responders, while protecting funding for Arizona to secure the border and respond to threats. Press Release: azag.gov/press-release/
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State Representative Alexander Kolodin: Disturbing reports out of Pima Co. that poll observers are being turned away. Arizonans have had ENOUGH of the radical left running our elections in secrecy!
State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Sun up to Sundown we are knocking those doors to Get The Taylor Vote in Ballot Box by 7pm! Brimhall Aquatics Center 4949 E Southern! Stay in Line - it’s all fine! Yes that’s the moon rising… @TPAction_
State Representative Nick Kupper: The voters of VA have lost their minds.
Eli Crane Condemns Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego for Voting No on Continuing Resolution— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—
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Andy Biggs Accuses Democrats of 'Political Games' During Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Andy Biggs criticized Democrats and called on the state's two senators to help end the government shutdown, which entered its fourth week with no resolution in sight.
Court Sides with Kris Mayes in Fight Over Frozen SNAP Payments— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Attorney General Kris Mayes won a legal victory to protect Arizonans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would freeze SNAP payments during the government shutdown. Additionally, Representative Oscar de los Santos expressed frustration of the federal decision that threatened families across Arizona.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
