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Arizona officials warn of border surge when COVID asylum limitations end
April 7, 2022
In The News

By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square

A COVID-19 policy that turned away 1.7 million people seeking asylum is being lifted, and Arizona officials on both sides of the aisle are concerned about a sudden increase in immigrants hitting the state's southern border.

Issues: Reforming our Immigration System
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Continues to Create Jobs: Valley Transit Will See $100 Million Investment This Year
April 6, 2022
Press Release

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will continue to support new jobs in Arizona with an investment of more than $176 million for the state's transit agencies this year alone, Rep. Greg Stanton said today. Nearly $100 million of those funds will support transit in the Valley.

"Investment in transit creates economic opportunity and good jobs," Stanton said. "For too long, Arizona taxpayers weren't getting their fair share—but with this investment, we're helping cities like Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa build stronger communities that can better spur economic development."

Issues: Modernizing our Infrastructure
They lost loved ones to the pandemic. They're pushing for a Covid Memorial Day.
Arizona reps say no to no-fly zone over Ukraine
March 18, 2022
In The News

Cami Parrish, The Arizona Republic

Arizona reps say no to no-fly zone over Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on members of NATO to establish a military no-fly zone over Ukraine, a request that has been met with opposition in the United States

All-Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
March 18, 2022
In The News

Jenna Romaine, The Hill

 

All-Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal


The House unanimously voted on Monday to honor the only all-female, Black unit that was deployed to Europe during World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. 

Issues: Strengthening Foreign Partnerships
Valley Mayors Praise Stanton's Efforts to Secure Nearly $10 Million for Local Projects
March 15, 2022
Press Release
Valley mayors and leaders said the $9.9 million that Rep. Stanton secured to back local projects will make a difference in their communities.
U.S. Chamber Endorses Stanton's Bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Bill
March 14, 2022
Press Release
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Rep. Stanton's bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, which would provide grants to state, local and tribal governments to use drones to visually inspect critical infrastructure.
Stanton Secures $25 Million for Drought Mitigation, Nearly $10 Million for Key Arizona Projects
March 10, 2022
Press Release
The House passed a bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations agreement to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes several key priorities championed by Rep. Stanton.
Arizona Democrats look forward to President Biden's first State of the Union
March 3, 2022
In The News

by Peter Zampa, AZFamily.com

Arizona Democrats look forward to President Biden's first State of the Union

The president will deliver his first State of the Union Address Tuesday night in front of both chambers of Congress. After a year in office, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) said the president has a lot of good things to talk about.

Arizona politicians react to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address
March 3, 2022
In The News

by Torrence Dunham, KTAR

Arizona politicians react to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address

Arizona politicians reacted to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address Tuesday night, with responses on the speech falling along party lines.