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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic
Interior secretary outlines funding for Arizona tribal water settlements, other projects
In her first visit to Arizona as secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland touted water, drought resilience and other projects that will be funded by the recently passed infrastructure law.
Melissa Yeager, The Arizona Republic
Phoenix airport had some 3,000 unruly passengers in past year
Prescription drug costs are skyrocketing. It's time for Congress to act
by Rep. Greg Stanton
It was a long time ago, but I remember like it was yesterday: My parents were on the verge of bankruptcy as they drained their savings to pay for the health care costs of my 11-year-old sister, who was battling a life-threatening illness.
Arizona PBS
How will the bipartisan infrastructure bill affect the state of Arizona?
The bipartisan infrastructure bill awaits President Biden's signature. The bill aims to address a number of infrastructure needs, including transportation, utilities and broadband access. Earlier today we spoke to Congressman Greg Stanton about the legislation and what it means for Arizona.
The $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure passed the house last Friday.
Debra Uticia Krol, The Arizona Republic
Biden orders federal agencies to focus attention on murdered and missing Indigenous people
President Joe Biden on Monday directed four cabinet-level agencies to work with Native tribes to address the epidemic of missing or murdered Indigenous women and persons, and to improve public safety and justice for Native Americans nationwide.
Ben Giles, KJZZ
Stanton urges Amtrak to deliver passenger service between Phoenix and Tucson
At a congressional hearing, Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton pressed the president of Amtrak on the company's commitment to bringing passenger rail between Phoenix and Tucson.
Amtrak has proposed a service line connecting Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, Goodyear, Buckeye, Queen Creek, Marana and Coolidge.
Elliot Polakoff, AZFamily.com
Phoenix event raises awareness surrounding violence towards Indigenous women
Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic
'This was not 'Go bail out Hollywood'': How Arizona music venues got Congress' attention
Rep. Greg Stanton, an Arizona Democrat and former Phoenix mayor, met with representatives of local music venues at the newly reopened Nile Theater in downtown Mesa Thursday morning.
Laura Gomez, Arizona Mirror
Arizona voters overwhelmingly support a pathway to citizenship for some immigrants who meet some conditions for eligibility, according to a poll released Wednesday.