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Rep. Grijalva Announces $7.5 Million for Tohono O’odham Nation Housing Project

By Tucson Standard Report | Sep 9, 2023

On September 5, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) announced a $7.5 million federal award for the Tohono O’odham Nation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program.

Wadsack: "We will fight for a free & fair election!"

By Tucson Standard Report | Sep 5, 2023

Arizona Senator Justine Wadsack used social media to express her commitment, alongside fellow Republicans, to ensuring a "free and fair election." Her statement followed reports that Democrats had attempted to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Arizona ballot, but Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes lacks the authority to do so.

Rep. Grijalva Announces $2 Million for Pima County Health Dept. to Address Overdose Prevention

By Tucson Standard Report | Sep 1, 2023

On August 29, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) announced a $2,544,375 award from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Pima County’s Department of Health Overdose Data to Action: LOCAL – Pima CARES (Coordinated, Accessible, Responsive, Equitable and Safe) program.

Ciscomani Launches Veterans Advisory Council

By Tucson Standard Report | Sep 1, 2023

The Arizona congressman is a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Wadsack: "ESA is not to be dismantled on my watch."

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 23, 2023

Using the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, Arizona Senator Justine Wadsack voiced her endorsement of school choice within the state. Wadsack extended an invitation for a meeting with Governor Hobbs, a consistent critic of the program, to engage in discussions about school choice.

RELEASE: Rep. Grijalva Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 21, 2023

On August 16, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark legislation which continues to deliver for Arizona families.

RELEASE: Rep. Grijalva’s Statement on Georgia Indictments for 2020 Election Crimes

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 16, 2023

On August 15, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) released the following statement:

Ciscomani: 'Arizona has been ground zero for the border crisis'

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 10, 2023

Rep. Juan Ciscomani recently took to the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) to direct his attention toward the intensifying border crisis. Recently, the crisis has had a profound impact on the state of Arizona.

Rep. Grijalva’s Statement on Former Pres. Trump’s Indictment for 2020 Election Conspiracies and Crimes

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 7, 2023

On Aigust 1, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) released the following statement:

U.S. House Rep. Gosar: "Great job to the Arizona Republicans and the conservatives for fighting to make it a better bill."

By Tucson Standard Report | Aug 2, 2023

Arizona's state Republican representatives did a good job of a bad situation with both chambers in the state legislature voted this week to pass Proposition 400 to the voters, freshman Arizona Republican U.S. House Rep. Paul A. Gosar said in a social media post

Rep. Grijalva Joins Lawmakers to Legislation to Eliminate Federal Student Loan Interest

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 27, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) joined Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) in introducing legislation to lower the cost of college for current and future borrowers.

Ciscomani Presses VA on Closure of Sierra Vista Location

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 31, 2023

The Arizona congressman requested answers from the VA regarding the closure by August 3.

Rep. Grijalva Announces Nearly $1 Million for New Splash Pad

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 24, 2023

On July 20, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) announced the City of Tucson would receive $958,419 for the Joaquin Murietta Splashpad.

Ciscomani Secures $7 Million For Public Safety and Water Projects in AZ-06

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 24, 2023

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, will bring $7 million back to his district in the committee’s latest funding packages.

Ciscomani among 83 House Republicans opposing measure to reinstate pilots fired due to vaccine mandate

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 23, 2023

U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) was among 83 House Republicans to vote against an amendment reinstating airline pilots who were terminated due to COVID vaccine mandates, according to an analysis by the Grand Canyon Times.

Ciscomani Celebrates Passage of Annual Defense Package

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 22, 2023

Ciscomani: Congress has a responsibility to ensure our military has the necessary resources to keep Americans safe both at home and abroad and this bill confidently fulfills that duty.

Wilmot: ‘They’re endangering peoples lives each and every day'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 21, 2023

An Arizona sheriff with decades of experience on the border is publicly joining criticism of the Biden administration's policies.

Rep. Grijalva Reintroduces Legislation to Fix Longstanding Issues with Nogales Wastewater Pipeline

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 19, 2023

Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) introduced H.R. 4643, the Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023.

Former Phoenix mayoral candidate Hamilton on SCOTUS ruling: 'Supreme Court upholds the 1st Amendment'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 18, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, who placed second in the 2020 mayoral race in Phoenix, recently responded on Twitter to a newspaper headline saying the June 29 SCOTUS decision in favor of a wedding website designer upheld the business's right to discriminate against gay clients.

Sen. Wadsack: 'I’m so proud of Tucson Parents standing up for the safety and innocence of children from sexual groomers!'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 17, 2023

Arizona State Sen. Justine Wadsack (R-17) recently commended Tucson parents and organizations that protested a July 16 event at Bookman's in Tucson which featured drag queens reading to children. The event, held in Catalina Foothills, had been postponed and rescheduled several times because of the continued protests throughout the year.

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