Mayes on Congressional Abortion Restrictions
Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) is urging Congress to reject proposed conditions in negotiations surrounding the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that would restrict healthcare plans from covering abortion services.
The Attorney General was joined by attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
The 21-state coalition has sent a letter to congressional members arguing that... READ MORE
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Representative Abe Hamadeh: What a thrill to have @CletaMitchell stop by the office to meet with Congressman Hamadeh today. Cleta is a happy warrior. She fights for truth every day to renew faith in America's fractured electoral system with practical, common-sense solutions. We're proud to be fighting alongside her!
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Kris Mayes Urges Congress to Refuse Abortion Coverage Restrictions— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—
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Republican Lawmakers Seek to Ban Abortion Coverage in Congress Health Plans— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is urging the U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to discontinue health care plans that cover abortion procedures funded by taxpayers' those health plans.
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Kris Mayes Secures Lawsuit Against Trump's Wind Order— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) has secured a court order blocking the Trump Administration's freeze on wind energy permits.
Ruben Gallego Fights Against Surveillance Data Pricing in New Bill— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The One Fair Price Act has been introduced by Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to help ensure companies are not taking advantage of customers' personal data to discriminate against Americans by adjusting prices.
Susie Wiles Says Trump Will Play Significant 2026 Campaign Role— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— In a rare interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has openly stated that President Donald Trump will play a major role in helping Republicans win the 2026 midterm election in hopes of retaining and adding to the slim majority they hold in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Federal Judge Dumps Trump Order Blocking Wind Projects— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects. On Monday, Dec. 8, the judge stated that the order’s attempts to halt nearly all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters were “arbitrary and capricious.”
Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen the Housing Market— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced the More Homes on the Market Act to increase market supply and improve housing availability and affordability.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
