SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

Ericka Piñon
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June 24, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his...
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The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

Ericka Piñon
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June 23, 2025
Due to a budget cap that was established by voters in 1980, Arizona's public schools are currently experiencing an urgent...
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Arizona Republicans Seek to Reverse Voter-Approved Dreamer Tuition Law

Arizona Republicans Seek to Reverse Voter-Approved Dreamer Tuition Law

Ericka Piñon
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June 12, 2025
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are pushing for budget changes that could effectively throw out a voter-approved measure that lets a...
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Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

Ericka Piñon
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June 12, 2025
A larger discussion about how to guarantee that all children feel secure and protected in Arizona's educational institutions was sparked...
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Deja Foxx, 25, Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat in Special Election

Deja Foxx, 25, Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat in Special Election

Ericka Piñon
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June 5, 2025
After Representative Raúl Grijalva passed away earlier this year, Arizona's Congressional District 7 will host a special election in 2025,...
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Arizona Legislature Passes Antisemitism Education Bill, Awaits Governor's Decision

Arizona Legislature Passes Antisemitism Education Bill, Awaits Governor's Decision

Ericka Piñon
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June 4, 2025
PHOENIX — In a major legislative step that puts Arizona at the forefront of national efforts to combat campus antisemitism,...
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Arizona SNAP Recipients Could Face Cuts Under House Budget Bill

Arizona SNAP Recipients Could Face Cuts Under House Budget Bill

Ericka Piñon
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June 2, 2025
A House-passed budget package that could have a big effect on Arizona's SNAP recipients and require the state to pay...
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Sen. Gallego Tells Transgender Athletes : 'You Can't Play'

Sen. Gallego Tells Transgender Athletes : 'You Can't Play'

Ericka Piñon
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May 30, 2025
In line with certain conservatives and President Donald Trump, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has stated support for biologically-based divisions in...
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Gallego Cosponsors Bill to Fund Federally-Impacted School District Construction

Gallego Cosponsors Bill to Fund Federally-Impacted School District Construction

Grayson Bakich
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April 9, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has cosponsored legislation for funding construction in federally impacted school districts. "Federally impacted" means these school...
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Gallego, Kelly Back Bipartisan Mining Education Bill

Gallego, Kelly Back Bipartisan Mining Education Bill

Grayson Bakich
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March 28, 2025
Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) are cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to expand mining education in the United...
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Biggs Mocks Teachers' Union Chief Randi Weingarten's 'Wonderful Dance Behind the Microphone'

Biggs Mocks Teachers' Union Chief Randi Weingarten's 'Wonderful Dance Behind the Microphone'

Grayson Bakich
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March 27, 2025
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) mocked a recent speech by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten in a recent appearance...
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Gosar Reintroduces Bill to Terminate Optional Practical Training Program

Gosar Reintroduces Bill to Terminate Optional Practical Training Program

Grayson Bakich
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March 26, 2025
Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has reintroduced legislation to terminate the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program....
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Biggs Introduces Bill Protecting Faith-Based Schools from Weaponized Government

Biggs Introduces Bill Protecting Faith-Based Schools from Weaponized Government

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2025
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he is introducing legislation to protect faith-based colleges and universities...
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Way's Antisemitism in Education Bill Passes Committee

Way's Antisemitism in Education Bill Passes Committee

Grayson Bakich
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February 19, 2025
State Representative Michael Way's (R-15) "Antisemitism in Education" bill has passed the Arizona House Education Committee. It prohibits schools and...
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Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill Expanding Construction Education

Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill Expanding Construction Education

Grayson Bakich
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February 10, 2025
Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is reintroducing legislation to expand funding for education and certification in construction, saying, "Owning a home...
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Trump Promises Wins on Economy, Immigration, Foreign Policy and More During Inaugural Address

Trump Promises Wins on Economy, Immigration, Foreign Policy and More During Inaugural Address

Mateo Guillamont
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January 21, 2025
President Donald Trump heralded a ‘golden age for America’ as he promised advances in the economy, immigration, foreign policy and...
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Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Early Childhood Education Training

Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Early Childhood Education Training

Grayson Bakich
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January 14, 2025
Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Representative Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) that would streamline the process of...
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Biggs Demands Answers to Why Biden-Harris Administration Targets Christian Universities

Biggs Demands Answers to Why Biden-Harris Administration Targets Christian Universities

Grayson Bakich
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September 11, 2024
The Biden-Harris Department of Education has heavily fined several Christian universities in the United States for alleged misconduct in a...
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