SE Valley Times

Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, took to social media in April 2025 to express his views on recent political actions affecting both Arizona and international concerns. The following includes Stanton's statements from separate online posts.

On April 12, Rep. Stanton criticized potential budgetary changes by Republicans, stating, "If extreme Republicans succeed in cutting Medicaid—and with it, Arizona's expansion of AHCCCS—it'll make health care more expensive for all Arizonans." He added that the changes are not intended for "efficiency," but rather as "tax giveaways to billionaires on the backs of working people."

Later that day, in another post, Stanton addressed educational funding in Arizona. He highlighted a specific situation involving Tom Horne, saying "Tom Horne is threatening to defund Kyrene’s Title I schools to score cheap political points—withholding money that Congress appropriated on a bipartisan basis. It’s a boneheaded move that’ll only hurt Arizona students." Praising Kyrene as a "top-notch school district," Stanton expressed concern over the impact this decision could have on the students.

On April 13, Rep. Stanton shifted focus to an international issue, acknowledging a Jewish holiday. He remarked, "As families in Arizona and around the world gather for Passover, we're thinking of the 59 hostages still held by Hamas. This marks the second Pesach they're kept from their families. We won’t rest until we #BringThemAllHome." This statement reflects his concern for 59 hostages reportedly held by Hamas, emphasizing the ongoing situation during Passover.

Kyrene School District, mentioned by Rep. Stanton, is recognized for its commitment to quality education, serving over 16,000 students across 26 schools in the Phoenix metropolitan area, according to Kyrene School District's official website.