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Biasiucci Committed to ‘Healthier Arizona’ Despite Hobbs Veto

June 12, 2025 10:10 amJune 20, 2025 4:40 pm

MESA, AZ – Arizona State Representative Leo Biasiucci, who championed the Hobbs-vetoed House Bill HB2165 prohibiting the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy or non-food items (alcohol, vitamins, pet food, etc.), remains dedicated to improving health among Arizona children....

BREAKING: Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

May 18, 2025 2:22 pmMay 26, 2025 9:18 am

Former President Joe Biden’s personal communications team is releasing breaking news that Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. Additionally, the cancer has metastisized to his bones. The news release stated, “Last week, President Joe Biden...

Willoughby Bill Prohibits Adult Ads on Child-Rated Apps

May 2, 2025 5:00 amMay 18, 2025 2:45 pm

House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby (R-13) recalls her “double take” last year when she saw an ad included with a math flashcard app she had downloaded for one of her children. The app was rated for children four years and...

Carroll’s Anti-Fraud ‘Sober Living’ Bill Signed by Hobbs

April 23, 2025 9:57 amApril 30, 2025 8:34 am

Majority Whip Frank Carroll’s Senate bill SB 1308 was signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday, ensuring that Arizona’s Department of Health Services (DHS) has the tools needed to address the rampant fraud and abuse in the State’s...

Biasiucci’s Italy Trip Spawns Bill Banning Food Additives

April 18, 2025 9:15 amApril 24, 2025 11:45 am

What started with a box of Italian Froot Loops has resulted in a bill banning 11 ultra-processed food ingredients in Arizona school meals. Rep. Leo Biasiucci’s (R-30) House Bill HB2164 officially prohibits public schools in the Grand Canyon State from...

WEEK in REVIEW: April 6 – April 12, 2025

April 13, 2025 6:38 pmApril 21, 2025 6:29 pm

Hobbs Shunned Gress-Chaired Ad Hoc Oversight Committee Just minutes before a legislative hearing on Arizona’s $122 million shortfall in developmental disabilities funding, Governor Katie Hobbs barred her agency heads from participating, calling the ad hoc oversight committee a “political circus.”...

Kupper Joins ‘Hobbs Veto Club’ over EUA Bill

April 8, 2025 8:43 amApril 21, 2025 6:29 pm

Governor Hobbs has vetoed House Bill HB2012, a bill sponsored by Representative Nick Kupper (R-25). The bill would have prevented employers and the state from mandating the use of any medications approved through the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process. Hobbs...