Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate ⁦Ruben Gallego⁩’s 1st TV ad of the campaign youtu.be/MijySCraKlw?si…

NEW: ⁦Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and current congressman @RepRubenGallego⁩ explains why he voted against the bill banning TikTok that passed the U.S. House this morning.

#Breaking: ⁦Governor Katie Hobbs⁩ vetoes the bipartisan “Arizona Starter Homes Act” (HB2570) that would have limited the zoning authority of most of the state’s cities and towns.

For those keeping score: Governor Katie Hobbs latest veto (HB2570) adds to her record breaking pace. Only former Gov. Janet Napolitano rejected more legislation. Both governors are Democrats and both worked with GOP controlled Legislatures.

Democratic leaders in the State House issued the following about Rep. Jevin D. Hodge after new reporting revealed the lawmaker’s 2015 sexual encounter violated university conduct policies. (Full story below the statement h/t Mary Jo Pitzl)

So basically, the ⁦Arizona Cardinals⁩ gentrified the cheap end zone seats of a publicly funded stadium to make way for “luxury casitas” that the average Jane’s and Joe’s of Arizona will never be able to afford. (Slow clap 👏)

#Breaking: Newly appointed state Jevin D. Hodge (D) has resigned following a report of a 2015 sexual encounter he had in college that broke the school’s conduct policy.

Here’s a copy of Jevin D. Hodge’s resignation letter.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill that passed through the #azlege saying "this bill does not secure our border" and "presents significant constitutional concerns and would be certain to mire the State in costly and protracted litigation.” #SB1231

.Governor Katie Hobbs' office announced she signed 20 bills and vetoed 15. Hobbs has vetoed 18 bills this session and 161 bills since taking office. Dennis Welch

Breaking: The Arizona State Supreme Court is expect to issue its ruling tomorrow on the Civil War era law that that bans nearly all abortions.

UPDATE: ⁦Governor Katie Hobbs⁩ signed 30 bills into law and vetoed 5 proposals including HB2843 which would have made it easier for ranchers to shoot border crossers on their property.

.⁦Governor Katie Hobbs⁩ (D) has signed 83 bills this year and vetoed 18. The chart below shows Hobbs is 16 vetoes away from setting a new veto record. #DividedGovernment

Happening Now: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes⁩ calls today’s Arizona Supreme Court decision “a stain on our state” and reaffirmed that she will not prosecute women and doctors

Statement from state Sen. ⁦T.J. Shope⁩ a Republican who voted for the 15 week abortion ban in 2022 said he’s disappointed with today’s AZ Supreme Court decision

The House gallery breaking out in song about 45 minutes before lawmakers head to the floor to possibly vote on repealing the Civil War era abortion ban. #AZFamily

#BREAKING: AZ House votes (32-28) to repeal the 1864 near total abortion ban after they failed in their prior two attempts. Focus now shifts to the Senate which could vote next week.

BREAKING: ⁦AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes⁩ announced a grand jury has indicted Arizona's 11 so-called fake electors - including two sitting state senators - on criminal felony charges as part of an ongoing investigation.

BREAKING: The Arizona Senate caps weeks of fierce debate at the Legislature and votes (16-14) to repeal the near total abortion ban. The bill now heads back to the House before it is transferred to Gov. Hobbs.

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