Monday - October 28, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Friday June 28, 2024 ( 5 items )  

As Wildfire Season Begins, Gallego, Neguse Lead Bipartisan Coalition in Calling for Swift Passage of Wildland Firefighter Pay Fix
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Gathering at the Capitol this morning with visiting wildland firefighters, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a bipartisan coalition of members in calling for swift passage of the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act. "With wildfire seasons getting longer and more dangerous, wildland firefighters play an increasingly important role in keeping Arizonans s  more

Gallego Discusses Lowering Costs, Protecting Arizona Consumers During Meeting with FTC Chair
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) met with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan to discuss ways to lower costs and protect Arizona consumers. During the meeting, Rep. Gallego highlighted his work to preserve competition and lower prices on housing, grocery essentials, ticket sales, health care, and more. "Arizona is booming, but too many families continue to struggle to afford their rent or their  more

Rep. Ciscomani Provisionally Secures Over $20M for Housing, Transportation, Community Development Projects in AZ-06
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $20 million for infrastructure improvements, housing projects, and other community development efforts in Arizona's 6th District. The money was awarded this week in the House Appropriations Committee's package for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development in FY2025. "As  more

Rep. Grijalva Announces $23,518,381 for City of Douglas Commercial Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Project
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, the City of Douglas was selected to receive $23,518,381 by the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the development of a Complete Street study, which will help make streets in Douglas safer for vehicles, bikers, and pedestrians. It will also fund the design and construction of improvements to approximately 7.8-miles across approximately 10 roadways in Douglas, including pavement resurfaci  more

Sinema Talks Wins She Secured for Fort Huachuca with Deputy to the Commanding General
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema secured multiple additional wins for Fort Huachuca in the annual bipartisan defense legislation. Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with leaders from Fort Huachuca to discuss their priorities and continued support for the Fort - including recent wins the Senator secured for Fort Huachuca in the 2024 annual bipartisan defense legislation. "Fort Huachuca leads in our national defense to meet   more