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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Saturday August 03, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Gallego Backs Slate of Bipartisan Bills to Bring More Law Enforcement Funding to Arizona
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: PHOENIX Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced his support for a slate of bipartisan bills to increase law enforcement funding for Arizona communities. "Keeping Arizona families safe and secure is one of my top priorities, and that means investing in our local law enforcement," said Rep. Gallego. "We must boost recruitment, fill vacancies, and ensure law enforcement officers have the training and resources th  more

Homeland Security Committee Clears Sinema's Bipartisan Bill Making It Easier for More Arizonans to Build Successful Careers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senator's Chance to Compete Actcuts traditional bureaucratic barriers that limit opportunities for Arizonans seeking federal careers The U.S. Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Chance to Compete Act bipartisan legislation introduced with Republican Senators Bill Hagerty (Tenn.) and James Lankford (Okla.) and Democratic Sen  more

Merkley, Wyden Welcome $400 Million to Combat Historic Western Drought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: USDA's New Water Savings Commodity Program Follows Call from Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, & Montana Lawmakers in April Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of $400 million to address drought through investments at the irrigation district scale in 12 states across the American West. The Central Oregon I  more

Rep. Ciscomani Named 2024 'Hero of Main Street' by National Retail Federation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) was recognized as a 2024 "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation (NRF) last week for his work to advance public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. "The retail industry is a key driver of Arizona's economy, providing valuable goods and services, and supporting over one million jobs," said Ciscomani. "I am honored to be recogni  more